The sleepy little community of Vina lies just off Highway 99E south of Chico and west of Corning. Its main industry is walnuts and almonds with some fruit orchards. Rowles road is the main street through this little community and my deliveries have taken me down this road many times. The old Vina Tractor store looks like its been closed for years but no doubt was a thriving business at one time. Perhaps the highlight of Vina is the New Clairvaux Vineyard which is the first Cistercian winery in Northern America. Pictured is the main entrance to the vineyard and The Abbey of New Clairvaux. (For a larger view just click on the pictures).
