A New Chapter Begins
We're excited to announce that Frank Buncom IV and Alia Nikooforsat are now taking stewardship of Meade Hill Winery, continuing a legacy of craftsmanship and connection to the land in Smartsville, California.
Honoring Our Roots
We want to express our deepest gratitude to Mike Lacefield, his daughter Kelly, and their entire family for building Meade Hill Winery from the ground up. Their vision, dedication, and love for winemaking created something truly special here in the Sierra Foothills.
We are honored to carry forward their legacy while bringing our own passion for regenerative agriculture and innovative craft beverages to this beautiful 15-acre property.
📍 Find Us
8659 Smartsville Rd
Smartsville, California
Easy Highway Access!
What's Coming
🍷 ABC Transfer in Progress
We're working diligently on the Alcoholic Beverage Control transfer and expect to begin selling our wines and meads in the coming months.
🍄 Wine & Mushroom Integration
Meade Hill will share space with MushLoon, our medicinal mushroom business, creating unique synergies between fermentation and fungi cultivation.
📬 Wine Club Coming Soon
Join our upcoming wine club that will feature exclusive releases paired with our premium medicinal mushroom products for a truly unique experience.
Our Journey
This new chapter builds upon our experience at S&S Friendly Ranch, where we developed our passion for regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
Meade Hill represents a new node in our network of regenerative food systems, where Frank's growing landcare practice and Alia's bubbly love will create something truly special. Together with our MushLoon partnership (Frank and Jake), we're pioneering the integration of wine, mead, and medicinal mushroom cultivation.
Our Vision
🌱 Regenerative Practices
- • No-till vineyard management with cover crops
- • Integrated livestock for natural pest management
- • Waste upcycling: grape pomace → mushroom substrate → compost
- • Pollinator-friendly plantings enhancing biodiversity
🍾 Craft Beverages
- • Estate wines from our vineyard
- • Premium mead continuing traditional recipes
- • Innovative wine spritzers for health-conscious drinkers
- • Future grape brandy through contract distillation
Stay Connected
Follow our journey as we blend tradition with innovation, creating a unique destination for wine lovers, sustainability enthusiasts, and anyone seeking authentic experiences in California's beautiful Sierra Foothills.