* Current Winery, tasting room, pizza restaurant overlooking the Thermalito Afterbay / lake with direct highway access
* Property is 11.12 acres, located in a USDA eligible lending area, and zoned RR-5 allowing for two homes, two ADUs, and accessory buildings w/ subdiv.
* Lots of room for potential growth and/or alternative uses

Business Name: LIVE VINE Vineyard & Winery
Location: 743 Luds Way, Oroville, CA 95965
Established: 2017

Winery Overview
Discover the rarest of winery gems in Butte County. LIVE VINE Vineyard & Winery is a fully operational, family-operated boutique winery offering a serene "ground-to-bottle" experience. In addition to on site winery operations, the tasting room has become known as one of the best pizza restaurants in the county. Positioned in a tranquil country setting, it is the only winery in Oroville featuring stunning lakeside views of the Thermalito Afterbay. The newly completed (2024) tasting room is strategically located right off highways 162 and 99 providing easy access.

Vineyard & Production Highlights
Meticulous Viticulture: All vines are hand-trimmed and cared for with artisanal precision.
Diverse Varietals: The property grows Viognier, Barbera, Mourvedre, and Chenin Blanc, utilizes additional Syrah, Grenache, and Zinfandel grapes grown locally, and purchases other varietal grapes from a vineyard in Lodi.
Small-Batch Excellence: Current production is approximately 300 cases of grape wine annually, ensuring exclusivity and high demand from a dedicated wine club.
Innovation: Beyond traditional grapes, the sale includes the SmithHouse label, encompassing a popular line of hard ciders, meads, and agave seltzers.

Tasting Room, Restaurant & Guest Experience
Prime Location: Strategically located right off Highways 162 and 99, providing easy access for travelers and locals alike.
Modern Amenities: A newly completed tasting room features a handcrafted 28-foot wrap-around redwood bar, indoor air-conditioned seating, and a spacious outdoor patio.
Culinary Appeal: Fully equipped to serve a popular menu of freshly made-to-order pizzas, salads, and artisan snack boards, which have become a local destination favorite.

Event & Business Potential
Versatile Venue: The picturesque outdoor space is an ideal setting for weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
Community Hub: The property currently hosts successful recurring events like Trivia Nights, fostering strong local engagement and repeat business.

Property Highlights
The restaurant / winery sits on a generous 11.12-acre lot with RR-5 (Rural Residential - 5-acre minimum) zoning in Butte County. This designation is designed to balance residential life with "small farmsteads" and rural activities, offering significant flexibility for future development beyond its current use as a boutique winery. Property is located in a USDA eligible lending area.

Residential Expansion & "Small Farmstead" Potential
Primary & Secondary Dwellings: You are permitted to have one single-family home and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), also known as a "second unit".
Accessory Structures: The zoning allows for extensive outbuildings including barns, workshops, greenhouses, and storage buildings to support a private estate or hobby farm.
Subdivision Opportunity: Since the parcel is 11.12 acres and the zoning is RR-5, there is potential for a land division into two separate ~5.5-acre parcels, subject to county approval and Butte County's development standards.

Expanded Agricultural & Animal Uses
Crop Cultivation: While currently a vineyard, it is believed the land can be used for any crop cultivation, orchards, or nurseries.
Livestock & Equestrian: Private stables and animal grazing are permitted uses. For parcels of this size, you can typically keep up to one "animal unit" per acre (e.g., horses or cattle) without a special permit. (buyer to verify)
On-Site Sales: You are permitted to conduct on-site agricultural product sales, allowing for a farm stand to complement the existing winery tasting room.

Commercial & Institutional Flexibility
Winery Scaling: Under a Small Winery Facility permit, you can produce or bottle up to 7,500 cases per year (up from the current ~300). The winery has a state and federal 02 winegrower license as well as a federal distilling license.
Restaurant Scaling: Additions to the current limited menu and the addition of a CA Craft distillers license would expand the offerings in the tasting room to appeal to a wider group of tastes
Conditional Uses: With a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), the RR zone may allow for non-residential uses such as personal services, public/quasi-public facilities, or expanded animal services.
Special Events: The property is already a popular venue for gatherings and community nights; further expansion of special event facilities is a recognized use in Butte County's rural zones.

Owner is licensed RE Broker. Buyer to conduct own investigations. Potential uses believed to be accurate but should be verified by buyer.
Sales price includes business, FFE, real property. Current Inventory: negotiable

Pictures and more details available here: https://743-luds-way.specialpurpose.brevitas.com/