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Local Mendocino Wine Tour Guide
Wine Country
MENDOCINO WINERIES WITH TASTING ROOMS
FULL LIST OF MENDOCINO COUNTY WINERIES
BARRA of MENDOCINO
(Redwood Valley)
From Piedmont, Italy to Mendocino County, California the legacy of fine organic grape-growing techniques continues on in each bottle of BARRA of Mendocino wine. Join Charlie Barra as he shares with you the story of BARRA of Mendocino--then and now.
Visit our website at barraofmendocino.com
BRUTOCAO CELLARS
( Hopland)
Tasting, sales and gifts are all there for you at Brutocao Schoolhouse Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
Visit our website at brutocaocellars.com
BURFORD & BROWN WINES
Peter Burford, a graduate of Roseworthy Agricultural College in Australia, has held top winemaking jobs for more than twenty years around the world. In 2001 he and Adam Brown of Alexander Valley Vineyards established Burford and Brown Wines.
Visit our website at burfordandbrown.com
CLAUDIA SPRINGS WINERY
(Philo)
Claudia Springs winery, in Mendocino County's beautiful Anderson Valley, is a family owned micro-winery. They produce small runs of premium Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah, Pinot Gris and Viognier.
Visit our website at claudiasprings.com
FIFE VINEYARDS
(Redwood Valley). The Fife Vineyards winery and vineyards sit on the southern slope of the Redwood Valley appellation. Italian immigrants planted red grapes there that have flourished to this day. Our tasting room receives visitors every day of the week from 10am to 5pm.
Visit us at fifevineyards.com
GOLDENEYE WINERY
(Philo)
Goldeneye began making premium quality, cool climate Pinot Noir from its estate winery in the Anderson Valley in 1997. Blending grapes from four estate vineyards planted to 23 clones of Pinot Noir on 11 different rootstocks, Goldeneye is dedicated to crafting wines of refinement and elegance from a rich palette of terroir-inspired fruit.
Visit our website at goldeneyewinery.com
GRAZIANO FAMILY OF WINES
(Hopland) A wide variety of award winning wines pair perfectly with favorite recipes.
Visit them online at www.grazianofamilyofwines.com
GREENWOOD RIDGE VINEYARDS
(Philo)
These grapes are grown 1400 feet above sea level on the coastal Mendocino County ridge top. This elevation avoids the fog and frost so they can grow to full maturity. Visit the tasting room to enjoy unique architecture and wines.
Visit us at greenwoodridge.com
HANDLEY CELLARS
(Philo)
This tasting room as a unique collection of international folk art and delicious wines. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May through October, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through April.
Visit our website at handleycellars.com
HARMONIQUE FLOODGATE
(Philo)
This vineyard includes fruit from 29-year old vines along with fruit from the 8-year old Klindt Vineyard They handle the grapes gently and get an elegant, complex, exciting result. Tasting from 11 - 5 Friday - Sunday.
www.harmoniquewine.com
HUSCH VINEYARDS
(Philo)
This is the oldest winery in the Anderson Valley appellation of Mendocino County. 18 different wines to are available with tasting daily 10 a.m. to 5 p,m. in the winter, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer.
Visit our website at huschvineyards.com
JERIKO ESTATE
(Hopland)
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with hand-crafted, distinguished estate wines and tours of the organic vineyards. One mile north of Hopland along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, California.
Visit our website at jerikoestate.com
LE VIN WINERY
(Mendocino)
The Le Vin Estate Winery & Vineyards Gold-medal, prize-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Merlot, plus Extra Virgin Late Harvest Estate Olive Oil. Producing about 2,000 cases of excellent wines per year. Tasting daily: 10-8.
Visit online: www.levinvineyards.com
MCDOWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS
(Hopland)
In the Mayacamas Mountains of southeastern Mendocino County, established in 1970. This vineyard has one of the longest records of continuous wine grape production in California. Open weekdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit our website at mcdowellsyrah.com
MCNAB RIDGE WINERY
(Hopland)
The tasting room is open year-round, seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Founded by John Parducci, now operated by grandson Rich Parducci, in the style made famous by John: complex, approachable, and enjoyable to drink. "...wine that gets people to ask for a second glass,"
Visit our website at mcnabridge.com
MENDOCINO WINE COMPANY and PARDUCCI WINERY
(Ukiah)
Paul Dolan,with Tom, Tim, and Tommy Thornhill Jr. created Mendocino Wine Company, which acquired Parducci Wine Cellars and is developing several new brands and wines. Tasting room is open seven days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit us at parducci.com
MILANO WINERY
(Hopland)
Located in an original, old Hop Kiln. on Hwy. 101 near the Russian River just south of Hopland in Southern Mendocino County. Selecting the finest grapes from local vineyards, producing hand crafted, limited bottlings of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Carignane, Charbono, Valdiguie, and Port.
Tasting: 10-5 daily
Visit our website at milanowinery.com
NAVARRO VINEYARDS
(Philo)
This family has been growing grapes, making wine and producing non-alcoholic grape juices in the Anderson Valley, coastal Mendocino county since 1974. You probably will not find the wine in your local store. The majority of the production is sold directly.
Visit us at navarrowine.com
NELSON FAMILY VINEYARDS
(Ukiah)
We offer a variety of fine wines that have been produced in ultra small batches with the tender love and care that can only be found at a family owned micro winery. Tasting: 11:30-4:30 winter,10-5 summer.
Visit online: www.nelsonfamilyvineyards.com
PACIFIC STAR WINERY
(Fort Bragg)
Come to our incredible tasting room by the sea and sample our award winning selection of wines while the ocean waves crash nearby!
Visit our website at pacificstarwinery.com
ROEDERER ESTATE
(Philo)
The first California sparkling wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, building on a 200-year tradition of winemaking from this family owned company. Roederer's unique style is based on two elements: complete ownership of its vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year's blend or cuvée.
Visit us at roedererestate.com
SCHARFFENBERGER CELLARS
(Philo)
Originally founded by John Scharffenberger, the company has gone through many changes. Now the name and quality of the wine have been restored under the new management of Maisons Marques & Domaines. Tasting: 11-5 daily
visit online: www.scharffenbergercellars.com
SILVERSMITH VINEYARDS
(Redwood Valley)
At the base of the Redwood Valley foothills, producing Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. This wine reflects the commitment to craftsmanship and quality begun by the Old Silversmith generations ago. Tasting room open every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit us at silversmithvineyards.com
STANDISH WINE COMPANY
(Philo)
Tasting; 10:30-4:30 daily
TIERRA
(Ukiah)
Hours vary per season.
www.artgardenwine.com
TOULOUSE VINEYARDS & WINERY
(Philo)
Growing the highest quality grapes using sustainable farming practices to produce the finest Pinot Noir combining the fun and passion of winemaking. Fruit growers Vern and Maxine Boltz have evolved into award-winning wine producers. Tasting: 11-5 daily.
Visit online: www.toulousevineyards.com
ZINA HYDE CUNNINGHAM
(Boonville)
In Mendocino County in 1865, Zina Hyde Cunningham began producing the best wines from his vineyards. This legacy lives on in one of the most beautifully designed old buildings in all of Mendocino County. Our wine tasting room is located in downtown Boonville, Tasting daily: 10-5.
Visit online: www.zinawinery.com
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