PRICE REDUCED: Turnkey Boutique Winery & Fortress-Like Safe Haven Estate in Central California Wine Country
$835,000 | Sierra Peaks Winery | Squaw Valley-Miramonte AVA | Fresno County, CA
Nestled at 3,000 ft in the Sierra foothills, just 35 min from Kings Canyon–Sequoia National Parks & 30 miles from Fresno International Airport, this 10-acre turnkey micro-winery, fortified wine cave, and custom-built ranch home is ideal for those seeking a rare blend of lifestyle vineyard ownership, self-reliance, and future-proof safe haven living.
The property includes an underground concrete wine cave engineered to such an extreme that it can double as a potential survival shelter or high-security vault. Reinforced with 18,000 lbs of rebar and 90 yards of poured-in-place concrete, it can support a two-story structure or two full-sized trucks on the roof slab—ideal for buyers concerned with future resilience.
Estate-Grown Award-Winning Wines
Sierra Peaks Winery produces estate bottled wines in the Squaw Valley–Miramonte AVA. All grapes are grown, processed, and bottled on-site.
• Carménère (First in CA): 2017 Estate Bottled – Silver (88 pts), California State Fair
• Aglianico: 2018 Estate Bottled – Silver (88 pts), California State Fair
• Mourvèdre: 2019 Estate Bottled – Bronze (86 pts)
• Vermentino: Rare varietal in CA
THE RESIDENCE
• 2,377 sq ft single-story ranch-style home
• 3 beds, 2.5 baths | Spa-like primary suite | Single-level
• Owned solar system
• Back patio observation deck with panoramic views of the National Parks and Coast Range
• Slate floors, open-concept layout, oversized showers and tub
• Strategic location: Secluded yet 15 minutes to Hwy 180 and under an hour to major urban centers
THE WINE CAVE – Built for Wine, Engineered for Survival
More than just a cellar—this is an underground, temperature-stable, humidity-controlled, fortified concrete in-ground facility:
• 675 sf wine cave with industrial-grade construction
• Ideal for wine aging, secure storage, bunker use, or luxury retreat conversion
• 540 sf tasting patio above cave, engineered for second-story build-out
THE VINEYARD – Organically Grown, Thoughtfully Planned
• CDFA-registered organic vineyard featuring:
• Carménère, Aglianico, Mourvèdre, Vermentino
• Productive estate harvest: 2,200+ lbs annually
• Sierra Sandy Loam soil + decomposed granite
• Ideal for expanding varietals or adding permaculture, orchard crops, or medicinal plants
ENERGY & WATER
• 28-panel high production solar system (8.2 kW, ground-mounted)
• 3,000-gallon water storage tank
• Efficient well + irrigation
• 500-gallon propane tank
• Off-grid possibilities
WINERY EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
• Stainless tanks, crushers, destemmers, bladder press
• Pumps, bottler, filters
• Full lab testing gear
• Portable ADA tasting deck setup
• Branded merchandise, inventory, and wine club
Multi-Use Opportunity: Safe Haven, Hobby Farm, or Income-Producing Winery
While fully operational as a bonded and licensed winery, this property also appeals to:
• Off-grid lifestyle seekers
• Safe haven buyers
• Boutique hoteliers seeking eco-retreat development
• Hobby farmers or sustainable-living enthusiasts
LICENSES & TRANSFERS
• TTB Bonded Winery
• California ABC License
• CDFA Organic Certification
• County Conditional Use Permits
• Trademark & Branding
• Online store & Huitaca Brand
RECREATION & REGION
• Kings River – 20 minutes
• Pine Flat Lake – 22 miles
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks – 35 minutes
• Nearby hiking, cycling, fishing, birding, hunting
Key Benefits for Safe Haven Buyers
• Wine cave acts as secure underground shelter
• Build a second story or multi-use facility on cave roof
• Own water, and food production capacity
• Expandable land uses: agri-tourism, sustainable housing, event space
• Quiet, rural location with modern access and resources
NDA may be required for sensitive documents.
Full sales packet available upon request
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