MEET THE HERD
The strength & resilience of the mighty buffalo in the face of encroaching civilization symbolizes hope and renewal for humanity and harmony among all. Lone Buffalo Vineyards symbolizes this same hope and renewal with our contribution to the re-emergence of the wine-making tradition in Placer County.
Premium, Hand-Crafted Boutique Wines
Lone Buffalo Vineyards produces food-friendly, premium wines with the down-to-earth attitude and prices of the Sierra Foothills. As a tribute to the mighty bison for which our winery is named, all our wines have a clever spin on the “buffalo” name. Everything we make is hand-crafted in small lots and sells out each year.
SYMBOLOGY
SYM·BOL·ISM: USE OF A SYMBOL OR OBJECT TO COMMUNICATE IDEAS OR A DEEPER, MORE SIGNIFICANT MEANING
Native Americans expressed ideas and emotions through symbols, sometimes using them in artwork, and sometimes painting them on themselves like tattoos. At Lone Buffalo, we present a new nod to Native American culture by incorporating symbolism into our own artwork, with a new label design that further sho wcases the individual personality of each of our wines and their place in the Lone Buffalo Brand Story.
OUR WINES
2023 BISON BLANC VIOGNIER
$34/BOTTLE – LOW INVENTORY/ONLY A FEW CASES LEFT!
Instense, complex, & classic Viognier at its brightest! The Rhone-style white
wine with characteristic stone fruit flavors, rich and complex.. Enjoy with chicken and fish.
BIG MOUNTAIN= Abundance.
2021 DREAMCATCHER SPARKLING ROSÉ
$49/BOTTLE
A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes make this sparkling rosé, produced in the méthode champenoise tradition, a light & easy Brut style sparkling wine with a hint of strawberry & raspberry. “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars.” – Dom Pérignon
DREAMCATCHER = Native Americans believe that the night air is filled with dreams, both good and bad. Dreamcatchers were traditionally used as talismans to protect sleeping people, usually children, from nightmares.
2024 BUFFALO ROSE – SYRAH ROSÉ
$34/BOTTLE – NEW RELEASE!!!
New this year – made from our estate-grown Syrah grapes. Enjoy the refreshing essence of pomegranate & fresh raspberries with hibiscus flowers on the nose from our estate grown grapes. Perfect for brunch and lunch – pairs well with lighter faire like salads and picnics. Drink chilled & try to keep your glass filled.
CACTUS FLOWER = Courtship. A desert rose by another name would smell as sweet! SOLD OUT! (2022 Coming Soon!)
2021 WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM – RHONE BLEND $38/BOTTLE – NEW RELEASE!!!
Proprietary name for our most popular & medal-winning traditional Rhone-style red blend, produced this year from Syrah, Grenache and Petite Syrah grapes grown right here in Placer County. Concentrated but lively fruit, silky tannins, depth with a hint of spice, elegant and easy to drink! Extremely Food Friendly!
LODGE = PERMANENT HOME. The buffalo once roamed, but Wise Road is now his true home.
2021 THUNDER BEAST ZINFANDEL
$38/BOTTLE – SOLD OUT!!!
Classic Foothill Zin, entirely estate grown this year, with lush raspberry aroma and flavor but with a subtle peppery finish. As big, bold and briary as the mighty buffalo. Excellent with everything from heavy cheesy pasta sauces to charbroiled steaks. Pair with out-door grilled steaks or chops.
THUNDERBIRD = MESSENGER OF THE GODS.
The thunderous sound of a buffalo herd brings a message of good fortune from the Gods above!
2020 MEDICINE MAN MALBEC
$38/BOTTLE – SOLD OUT!!!
The original Bordeaux varietal now celebrated in Argentina is also grown around the world. Here in the Sierra Foothills this inky violet wine with dark, plump fruit character offers robust tannins with a smoky finish and hints of pomegranate, berries & cocoa.
MEDICINE MAN’S EYE = WISE, WATCHFUL. A Medicine Man’s wise and watchful eye keeps you happy & healthy!
2020 CRAZY HORSE
$38/BOTTLE
A newer proprietary red blend in the Lone Buffalo program – three wines from three disparate regions brought together to make “one crazy blend.” Tempranillo (Spain), Malbec (Bordeaux) and Syrah (Rhone) make for a bold, fruit forward, rustic and spicy wine fit for a warrior and his tribe.
HORSE = JOURNEY. Take a wine-inspired journey through three of the world’s greatest wine regions when you enjoy a glass of Lone Buffalo’s 2016 Crazy Horse!
2019 NOBLE BEAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$45/BOTTLE
They say that the Sierra Foothills are not “Cab Country”, but this wine says otherwise. Grown at the 2800’ elevation in El Dorado County, it is lighter and less tannic than many Napa Cabs, but nevertheless exhibits classic Cabernet black cherry fruit and complexity in an easily approachable and enjoyable red wine. Beautifully aged to smooth and delicious perfection!
2020 NOBLE BEAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$40/BOTTLE – NEW RELEASE!!!
New vintage of our classic foothills Cab – a little lighter and fruity. Drink now or ready to age.
EAGLE FEATHERS = CHIEF. This Foothills Cab is indeed a Chief of the Lone Buffalo herd!
2020 TATONKA TEMPRANILLO
$38/BOTTLE
Well balanced and beautifully textured earthy wine full of plush dark berries and sweet vanilla with an interesting herbal edge. The primary red wine grape of Spain & as mighty as its name, the Lakota Sioux word for the bison. Try with a range of foods like lamb, pork & beef.
BUFFALO HORNS = SUCCESS. Tempranillo shows promise for great success as a unique Foothills varietal!
2019 BISON HEART PETITE SIRAH
$38/BOTTLE – SOLD OUT!!!
The name is a curiosity as nothing is petite about this wine. Then again, nothing is petite about the buffalo either! Often the “heart” of many Zinfandels, blended in to add color and depth, meet the heart all on it’s own – a blockbuster, blackish, peppery, spicy and rustic wine fit for both Cowboys and Kings.
BUTTERFLY = EVERLASTING LIFE. May your heart be full of joy and life everlasting!
PAWNEE TAWNY – RED DESSERT WINE
$28/BOTTLE
Seven years of oak barrel age gives our “Pawnee Tawny” a rich red-brown color and a buttery, nutty caramel flavor along with hints of dark dried fruits, butterscotch and honey. Made from traditional Portuguese varietals, it exhibits the softness associated with extended wood aging.
CROSSED ARROWS = FRIENDSHIP. Bring out the dessert wine at dinner parties and friends will always feel special!
JBRAND BY LONE BUFFALO
Part of our jbrand series—unique, small lot curations in collaboration with our daughter, Jocelyn to showcase and integrate her own style and expression into our wines.
CURRENT RELEASES:
2023 Savvy B Sauvignon Blanc – JBrand Natural Wine
$32.00 Retail – NEW RELEASE!!!
A “savvier” Sauvignon Blanc made from Sierra Foothills grapes perfected with a delightful French Kiss. Low intervention techniques of foot tread, gently basket pressed, natural yeast fermentation & aged in neutral French oak barrels. Light & de-light-ful!
Coming Soon – 2021 Stay in Bed Red and a new Nouveau style Red!
EVENTS
FOOD OPTIONS
March 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - February 5, 2026 @ 5:00 pmPlacer Wine Trail Sip Into Spring
March 29 @ 12:00 pm - March 30 @ 5:00 pm
FOLLOW THE HERD
AWARDS
CA STATE FAIR COMMERCIAL WINE COMPETITION
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMPETITION
ORANGE COUNTY COMMERCIAL WINE COMPETITION
WHERE TO BUY
LBV wines are available at the winery and fine wine shops and restaurants in Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Loomis, Newcastle, Auburn and North Tahoe. We Ship! To order directly from the winery, just call (530) 823-1159 or email us.