Lone Buffalo Vineyards

Bison Waller Wine Club Pick-Up Month
2025-03-08 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 UTC | CA
Yes, a whole month! We know how busy everyone’s lives have become so we want to give you a whole month of special membership benefits and opportunities to come pick up your club wines. Here’s the plethora of activities we have planned for YOUR month:
All Month: Complimentary tasting or flights for you and two guests. Winemaker led Pre-release preview tasting of the new JBrand 2021 Stay in Bed Red Blend all month at the tasting bar. 25% Discount on purchase of any additional two bottles when picking up in the month of March. Plus…
3/8: BYO Picnic or Doordash Day Encouraged
3/9: Sunday Funday with Tipsy Cheese Food Truck
3/15-16: St. Patty’s Day Pre-Celebration complimentary charcuterie nibbles for wine club members only
3/22: Family Ag Day with Millertown Sheep Farm and Miners Ravine 4H (friendly goats, baby lambs, chicks & bunnies), specialty local vendors, live music with Tuna Can Juan and his trusty washboard and Cousin’s Maine Lobster Food Truck!
3/23: Sunday Funday with live music from David Albertson and JJ’s Fusion Food Truck
3/29-30: Placer Wine Trail Sip Into Spring – Complimentary Wine Club Admission at Lone Buffalo (Meet the winemaker and take a trip to Bordeaux with us and taste our newly released Sauvignon Blanc perfected with a French Kiss—“Savvy B”, a savvier Sauvignon Blanc—made using low intervention techniques of foot tread, natural yeast & aged in neutral French oak barrels. Shop special local makers pop-ups: Let Life Fly, Hallee’s Stuido Plushies, Sierra Roots Soap and Berry Creek Bakeshop. WINE SALE: 15% DISCOUNT WITH PURCHASE OF ANY 2 BOTTLES. Food Trucks: Saturday – Chunky Chicken Latin BBQ, Sunday – Pancho Villa BBQ.)
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN THE MONTH OF MARCH!
p.s. if you want a more “slow” or one on one experience be sure to come pick up on any Friday noon to 5pm with winemaker Matt Stone!

Cheesy Does It - Artisan Wine & Cheese Pairing Day
2025-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
SIP HAPPENS, CHEESE HELPS!
6/8, 12-5pm7505 Wise Rd, Auburn

–specially curated artisan cheese tasting from @dedrickscheeseofficial paired with Lone Buffalo Wines

–live music 12:30-4:30 from TUNA CAN JUAN and his trusty washboard with special guest DIRTY LAUNDRY BAND

–gourmet grilled cheese goodness from @tipsycheese916 food truck

–3 new JBrand releases: 2024 Ali B Albariño, 2021 Just Barbera and 2021 Just Stay in Bed Red

–air conditioned, cool and casual tasting room

FREE ADMISSION (wine & cheese available for separate purchase)

Make a reservation for a table! Walk-ins always welcome!

Fathers' Day Weekend @ Lone Buffalo
2025-06-14 00:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm
Join us with your dad, or if you are a dad or just cheers to dads with some great live music, food and what else…Dads!
*Complimentary Tasting or Flight for Dad & 10% Off Bottle Purchase, Live Music & Food Trucks
FOOD TRUCKS: Saturday – Noble Beast Butcher, Sunday – Fresh Fries Frenzy
LIVE MUSIC: Saturday – Outlaw Hippie, Sunday – JT & The Way Back
NEW JBRAND WINE RELEASES: Ali B Albarino, Just Barera, Just Stay in Bed Red
*proof of dadness required!

Vive La Vigne! A Bastille Day Sunday Funday Celebration
2025-07-13 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
Join us for a festive day in the vines inspired by France’s most spirited celebration — Bastille Day!
Bastille Day (July 14th) is France’s version of the Fourth of July — just like ours, it’s a celebration of freedom, unity, and national pride. And what better way to raise a glass to all our liberté than with great wine, some French inspired bites, French music, and a little joie de vivre in the Sierra Foothills?
We’ll celebrate it a day early and we’re channeling the charm of a countryside fête with a buffalo twist.
Enjoy a French-themed afternoon of:

Wine flights with French-style reds, whites and bubbles
Dreamcatcher Bottle Sabrage Demonstrations
Fun French café & club music
Bastille Day wine specials & giveaways
Special Tipsy Cheese Food Truck menu items available for purchase

Berets optional. Fun guaranteed.
ADMISSION IS FREE! Food & wine purchased separately.

Make-A-Wish Fundraising Sunday Funday!
2025-07-20 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
Wine, Tunes & Food for a Cause!
Join us, along with our co-hosts and wine club members, The Welle Family for a day of good wine, good music and good food to raise funds for the Trailblaze Challenge, a 26.3-mile endurance hike that benefits Make-A-Wish —an organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The Welle family has been directly impacted by this incredible mission when their young niece, a childhood cancer survivor, received a wish that brought her hope and strength during her battle. The Welles want to help pay it forward and so does Lone Buffalo. 30% of the proceeds from wine sales for the day will be shared with Make-A-Wish!
LIVE MUSIC: 3 local artists will perform 3 live music sets (Linden Wood, Aaron Burke, and Larry Sawyer)
FOOD: Tipsy Cheese Food Truck, Donut & Wine Pairings from Bad Bakers Food Truck
VENDORS: Davenport Designs, Wine Barrel Crafts & Ridge Woodworks
Admission is free – just come with an open heart and the giving spirit!

Bison Waller Wine Club Q3 - Que Syrah Syrah Sunset Happy Hour
2025-09-12 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
IT’S ALL ABOU THE WINE!
All Bison Waller Wine Club members—ALERT!
You are invited to a private party at Lone Buffalo that’s “All about the Wine”!
This is your special invitation to enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass & a special treat—a guided LIBRARY AND VERTICAL TASTING of 4 vintages of library and new wines with wine makers Phil Maddux & Matt Stone.
We are calling it Que Syrah Syrah!

We are bringing out (and offering for purchase) 3 library vintages and a NEW RELEASE of Lone Buffalo Syrah for your exclusive enjoyment!
2014 Sitting Bull Syrah (Estate Grown Syrah from our Burgard Lane Vineyard w/our special 10th Anniversary Label)
2015 Dogface Syrah (our first collab with Placer Land Trust, made from Gold Blossom Sryah up on Santini Lane from the old Ophir Wines Estate)
2018 JBrand Just Syrah (Gold Blossom & Wise Rd. Estate Blend)
along with a NEW Vintage for your wine club release of 2022 Just Syrah (a fruity bomb aged in neutral oak making it smooth and easy on the pallate)
If you are interested in WINE and learning about the growing and producing of fine wines by those who really do it– this is it!
We also have our special 2-FER SALE on 2020 Tempranillo and Crazy Horse – just two for $50!
AND Yes, of course we will provide COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & LIVE MUSIC (these rate #2 & #3) as WINE is still #1 here. LOL!
When: Friday, Sept. 12 Happy Hours 4-8 p.m.
Where: Lone Buffalo Vineyards Winery
Guests: SURE—if they’re up to this experience.
RSVP: Not required. But don’t miss out!

Vino & Vibes Summer Series - Live Music, DJ's & Night Markets
2025-10-18 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
CHECK BACK SOON FOR SUMMER/FALL 2026 SCHEDULE
Fun and Funky Music Series at the winery is back for 2025!
5-9pm, Music starts at 6pm.
Come on out for a funky, fun good vibes kind of time!

Enjoy live music or a guest DJ spinning tunes on the crush pad
Indulge in Fantastic street food for your bellies (rotating food trucks)
Sip wine and wander the vineyard
Shop local vendors and makers curated by SAC WINE & ALE

“Come on out…man….!” ✌️🍷😎
NEXT DATE IS 10/18:
DJ Troy Campbell will be spinning vintage vinyl from 6-9
Delicious eats from new food truck Dreamburger 5-9
Vendors include: 3 Rose Buds Co., Beautiful Mess Millenary, Emily Briggs Jones Art, Poppy Posh Boutique, Swoon Studio + Co. and more!
*FAMILY FRIENDLY
*NO OUTSIDE FOOR OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED, PLEASE NO PETS OR CHILDREN OFF-LEASH
*NO TICKETS & NO RSVPS
*AIR CONDITIONED SEATING IS AVAILABLE INSIDE, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

Placer Wine Trail's Holidays in the Hills @ Lone Buffalo
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Placer County Wine Trail, CA
Annual Self-Guided Placer Wine Trail Tour & Toy Drive
Sip & Shop your way around The Placer Wine Trail with wine tasting at 21 wineries, live music, food trucks and more!
HOLIDAYS IN THE HILLS “MEET THE GRISWOLDS!”
Christmas Vacation-Style on the Placer Wine Trail
December 6th & 7th
At Lone Buffalo: A Very “Griswold” Holiday at Lone Buffalo Vineyards! This year, we’re taking Holidays in the Hills to full Griswold mode — lights, laughter, and a whole lotta cheer (without blowing a fuse… we hope)! Join us for a weekend packed with festive fun, new wines, and just the right amount of holiday chaos.
We’re debuting three new releases that even Clark would put on his wish list:

2022 Tatonka Tempranillo – bold, hearty, and ready to impress your in-laws. 2022
Where the Buffalo Roam (Rhône Blend) – smooth and swagger-filled, like Clark in his holiday cardigan.
JBrand 2025 Two to Tango Albariño Grenache Nouveau – a special pre-release as fresh and lively as a brand-new sledding hill.

Food trucks both days to keep you fueled.
Live chainsaw bear carving demos and sales — yes, you read that right. Watch local artisan, Brookins DeLano turn logs into amazing bear art (because what’s more “Griswold Christmas” than power tools and festive spirit?).
30% off select red wines for the holidays. Add in twinkle lights, Buffalo-themed decorations, and more holiday charm than Clark’s front lawn, and you’ve got a weekend worth celebrating!

Wine Club Q4 Pick Up Weekend
2026-01-24 12:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
WINE CLUB PICK-UP WEEKEND| 1/ 24–25

Saturday, January 24
Pick up your wines and enjoy good eats from JJ’s Fusion Food Truck, serving up bold, flavorful favorites to pair with your selections.

Sunday, January 25
Join us for a Wine Club–Only Library Tasting, featuring special wines from our cellar. We’ll also be serving savory soups and hearty bread, perfect for cozy winter sipping and pairing.

✨ NEW RELEASES AVAILABLE NOW ✨
While you’re here, don’t miss our newest releases:
2025 Two To Tango: Nouveau style, fresh & juicy co-fermented Albariño and Grenache worthy of this first celebration wine of the 2025 Harvest Season!
2025 Savvy B: just like the Ali B but savvier! hahahaha. Come in and find out!
2022 Where the Buffalo Roam: the classic Rhone Warrior returns just in time for the Holidays!
We look forward to celebrating the season and the start of a new year with you. Thank you again for being such an important part of Lone Buffalo Vineyards—we can’t wait to see you soon.
Cheers,
The Lone Buffalo Vineyards Team
ALL MONTH:
Complimentary tasting or flights for you and two guests.
25% Discount on purchase of any additional two bottles when picking up in the month of September.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
p.s. if you want a more “slow” or one on one experience be sure to come pick up on any Friday noon to 5pm with winemaker Matt Stone!

Valentine's Weekend @Lone Buffalo
2026-02-14 12:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 UTC | CA
SANGRIA & STREET TACOS WEEKEND : Valentine’s at Lone Buffalo

Join us for a Valentine’s Weekend fiesta at Lone Buffalo—featuring wine, tacos, and a brand-new collab pour you’ll want to sip all season long!
We’re teaming up with Farmstand Lemonade to debut:

Lone Buffalo Malbec Sangria (bold, fruity, and perfect with tacos)

Zero-Proof Mocktail Spritzer (fresh, bubbly, and alcohol-free)

Start your visit with a complimentary welcome shot of our Medicine Man Malbec Sangria, then head over to the Farmstand Lemonade pop-up bar to order the Sangria or a fun Mocktail Spritzer by the glass. You’ll also be able to meet the maker, learn her story, and purchase the mixer to take home.
Plus, Authentic Street Taco will be on-site serving street tacos all weekend—making this the ultimate pairing of wine + flavor + weekend vibes.
We’ll also be pouring our regular lineup with tastings, flights, wines by the glass, and bottles available. And for the perfect take-home combo, enjoy a special discount on Malbec bottles when bundled with Farmstand Lemonade mixer.
Sip, snack, and celebrate—Valentine’s Weekend, Lone Buffalo style.
*This is not a ticketed event. Wine Tasting and Flights are $15/person. Sangria & Mocktails are $8-15/glass. Food is purchased directly from the truck. Seating is first come, first served.

Sunset Songs & Cupid After Dark @ Lone Buffalo
2026-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | CA
Saturday Night Only: Dirty Laundry Band – Live Valentine’s Performance
Live at Lone Buffalo Vineyards | 6–9 PM
$10 Cover at the Door
Keep the Valentine’s Weekend celebration going Saturday night with a live concert from Dirty Laundry Band at Lone Buffalo Vineyards! Enjoy an evening of great music, great wine, and all the fun from our daytime Valentine’s Weekend offerings—now with a nighttime twist.
What to Expect
🎶 Live music from Dirty Laundry Band (6–9 PM)
🍷 Wine available by the flight, glass or bottle
🍹 Our featured Medicine Man Malbec Sangria (by the glass)
✨ Our zero-proof Mocktail Spritzer (by the glass)
Good eats available from Authentic Street Taco Truck.
Note: The Farmstand Lemonade pop-up bar will not be on-site Saturday night, but we’ll still be serving both the sangria and mocktail by the glass.
Bring your Valentine, your friends, or your whole crew—this is a Saturday night party you won’t want to miss!
$10 cover charge at the door. Seating is first-come, first served. Bundle up – music is outside with firepits, heaters and blankets for under the stars.

Live Music from Outlaw Hippie This Saturday 3/7
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | CA
Join us at Lone Buffalo this Saturday, March 7th for an afternoon of great wine, live music, and delicious food! 🎶🌮
Outlaw Hippie will be playing live from 1–4 PM, bringing their signature blend of feel-good tunes to the tasting room. While you enjoy the music, grab something tasty from Maiz Mexican, our new food truck on site from 12–5 PM serving up fresh, flavorful Mexican favorites.
Come relax, sip your favorite Lone Buffalo wines, and make an afternoon of it with friends. See you here!

Placer Wine Trail Sip Into Spring
2026-03-28 12:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 UTC | Placer County Wine Trail, CA
Celebrate bud break in Placer County for two glorious days along the Placer Wine Trail – Auburn, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Loomis, Newcastle, Rocklin & Roseville.
Sip wine among the vines, chat with the winemaker or graze on some snacks alongside our sheep! We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new vintage of Buffalo Rose Grenache Rosé — a refreshing springtime pour you won’t want to miss! Meet the Winemaker on Saturday too. Extra delights: • JJ’s Fusion Eats food truck — Saturday fun with bold, flavorful eats. • Cousin’s Maines Lobster on Sunday — fresh seafood goodness to pair with your wine. Bring your friends, sip local wines, enjoy great food, and celebrate the season with us!
WINE SALE: 15% DISCOUNT WITH PURCHASE OF ANY 2 BOTTLES.

Raising Sheep & Goats Workshop
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
Basics of Raising Sheep & Goats Workshop
April 25, 2026 9am-12pm
@ Lone Buffalo Vineyards

With Elisa Noble of Millertown Sheep Farm
Topics will include:
 Animal health and management
 Nutrition – feeds and feeding
 How many sheep/goats can my property support?
 Protection from predators
 Shelters, pastures, and other facilities
 Breeding and lambing basics
 Rotational grazing and electric fencing basics
 Hands-on opportunity to handle sheep and goats
$40 registration
$20 registration for students, elementary through college, and 4-H and FFA students, and for Farm Bureau members
BUY TICKETS HERE
Bring camp chair and water!

Family Ag Day @ Lone Buffalo
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
RESCEDULED DUE TO RAIN! NEW DATE IS 4/25

Experience the Magic of Family Ag Day at Lone Buffalo!
Gather your loved ones and head to the winery for Family Ag Day, a fun-filled celebration of farming, food, and fine wine! Enjoy a day in the vineyard with animals from Millertown Sheep Farm and Miner’s Ravine 4-H Club.
🍇 Family-Friendly Fun – Meet local farmers and 4-H helpers, and learn about the journey from grape to glass and how we use local sheep to graze and fertilize the vineyards.
🚜 Farm Animals– meet some friendly goats, sheep, bunnies, chicks and baby lambs while you sip on estate-grown wines.
🍷 Wine & Good Eats – Indulge in wine tastings, delicious food truck faire from ZAZU Crêpes, and artisan goods from local vendors.
🎶 Live Music – Relax with a glass of wine while enjoying live performances from Tuna Can Juan and his trusty washboard
Admission is free. Food & wine purchased separately.
Animals Provided by: Millertown Sheep Farm & Miner’s Ravine 4H Animals
Food Provided by: Zazu Sweet & Savory Crepes
Specialty Vendors: 1124 Farms – Goat Milk Soap & Lotion, Halee’s Studio – Handmade Plushies, Hathaway Hills Orchard, Safari the Traveler – Hand Woven Baskets, Autumn Day Alpacas and more!

Hat's Off to Mom! Mother's Day Weekend @ Lone Buffalo
2026-05-09 12:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
Hats Off to Mom: Mother’s Day Weekend at Lone Buffalo Vineyards
Celebrate Mom in style this Mother’s Day weekend at Lone Buffalo Vineyards! Join us for a festive, hat-filled celebration featuring wine, live music, delicious food, and memorable experiences designed to make her feel extra special.
Event Details
Dates: May 9–10Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: Lone Buffalo Vineyards, Auburn, CA
Raise a Glass to Mom
Treat Mom to a relaxing day in wine country with:

Wine tastings, flights, and wines by the glass or bottle
Live music throughout the day (Saturday: Zach Olmos, Sunday: Kerri Lynn Scott)
Seasonal mimosas and sangrias and refreshing mocktails for non-alcoholic options

Food & Experiences

Tipsy Cheese Gourmet Food Truck serving up crave-worthy bites
Specialty Hat Vendors: Saturday – Beautiful Mess Millenary, Sunday – Peachy Hat Bar
Interactive Hat Bar (Sunday only) courtesy of Peachy Hat Bar—create your own stylish keepsake
A festive Hat Photo Spot to capture the day
Prizes & wine specials throughout the weekend

Make It a Stylish Day
Wear your favorite hat and join the fun—this is a celebration of flair, fun, and fabulous moms.
Reservations
Saturday: Walk-ins Welcome
Sunday: Reservations Recommended
Two seating options available:

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday – walk ins welcome. Sunday reservations strongly encouraged. Call or text 530.990.2505 to reserve your spot.

Plan Your Visit
Bring Mom, gather your friends, and enjoy a beautiful spring weekend at the winery. Whether you’re sipping wine, designing a custom hat, or relaxing to live music, it’s the perfect way to celebrate.
Special Hours both Saturday & Sunday: 11am-5pm
WALK INS WELCOME SATURDAY.
TABLE RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR SUNDAY
Table Reservations text or call Jocelyn (530) 990-2505 or email lonebuffalovineyards@gmail.com.

Father's Day Weekend at Lone Buffalo: Sangria & Street Tacos
2026-06-20 12:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
Father’s Day Weekend at Lone Buffalo: Sangria & Street Tacos
June 20–21, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend at Lone Buffalo Vineyards with two afternoons of delicious food, refreshing sangria, live music, and family-friendly fun.
We’re serving up our seasonal favorites, including our regular lineup of wines and the new summer refresher, Crazy Horse Berry Blast Sangria, alongside authentic street tacos from a local food truck available both days.
Saturday, June 20
Join us as we celebrate Buffalo Phil’s Birthday with great wine, great food, and live music from Outlaw Hippie (1:00–4:00 PM).
Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day
Treat Dad to a relaxing afternoon in wine country. Dads receive a complimentary wine tasting (proof of dadhood required – photos ok, but actual offspring preferred), making it the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day with family and friends.
Event Highlights

Authentic Street Taco Food Truck both days
Crazy Horse Berry Blast Sangria
Buffalo Phil’s Birthday Celebration on Saturday
Live music by Outlaw Hippie on Saturday, 1:00–4:00 PM
Complimentary tasting for dads on Father’s Day
Mocktail Sangria now available too!

Come sip, savor, and celebrate—Lone Buffalo style.

Placer Farm & Barn Tour - Lone Buffalo Vineyards & Millertown Sheep Farm
2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Lone Buffalo Vineyards, 7505 Wise Rd, AUBURN, CA, 95603, United States
FREE, SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF FARMS & RANCHES THROUGHOUT PLACER COUNTY!
Experience the charm of the PlacerGROWN Farm & Barn Tour at Lone Buffalo Vineyards and Millertown Sheep Farm!
Savor wine tastings al fresco among the vines or indoors with sweeping vineyard views, and take advantage of exclusive wine specials just for tour guests. Wander the property to meet friendly farm animals, explore vibrant gardens, and discover educational booths from the Master Gardeners and Fire Safe Council. Shop a wide variety of local goods—from handcrafted goat milk lotions and soaps to fresh flowers, pumpkins, and Millertown’s lamb, yarn, and wool products. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the countryside or treat yourself to delicious bites from the on-site food truck, Dream Burger with a special lamb-menu item for the day. It’s the perfect day to sip, stroll, and celebrate local agriculture!
Last Year’s Local Booths/Vendors: Millertown Sheep Farm, 1124 Farms, Pilz Produce, Nicholson van Altena Glass, Hathaway Hills Orchard, Hallee’s Studio and more!
Food: TBD featuring special Millertown Lamb Menu items
F&B Tour Items for Sale: Lone Buffalo wines, Millertown’s lamb, yarn, and wool products, pumpkins, flowers, goat milk lotions and soaps, glass blown fall decor and more!
