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Anderson Valley, Mendocino County
Anderson Valley is a 2 hour drive north of San Francisco.
The nicest lodging in the region is in the town of Mendocino, a 45 minute picturesque, but twisting drive from
Anderson Valley. Most of the Anderson
Valley wineries are within a 20 to 30 minute driving distance from each other.
Recommended Wineries
| Balo Vineyards |
| Address | 9001 Highway 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-366-4616 |
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| Website | www.killerpinot.com |
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| Tasting Room | Call for hours |
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| Production | Very limited |
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| Winemaker | Jason Drew |
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| Owner | Tim Mullins |
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| Comments | 8-acre vineyard planted 1998. Long-time grape supplier, started own label 2009 vintage. |
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| PoP coverage | Balo Vineyards |
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| Baxter Winery |
| Address | Philo, California |
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| Phone | 707-963-1122 |
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| Website | www.baxterwinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | 1,000 cases of Pinot Noir. |
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| Winemaker | Phil Baxter Sr., Phil Baxter Jr.. |
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| Owner | Phil Baxter Sr. and Jr.. |
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| Comments | Wines worth searching out. |
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| PoP coverage | Baxter Winery |
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| Black Kite Cellars |
| Phone | 415-923-0277 |
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| Website | www.blackkitecellars.com |
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| Tasting Room | Not open to the public. |
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| Production | Less than 900 cases annually. |
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| Winemaker | Jeff Gaffner |
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| Owner | Donald and Maureen Green |
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| Comments | Kite's Rest Vineyard is on a 40-acre parcel in Anderson Valley's "Deep End" district. Vineyard manager is Paul Ardzrooni, a specialist in Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. |
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| PoP coverage | Black Kite Cellars |
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| Claudia Springs Winery |
| Address | 2160 Guntly Rd, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-3993 |
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| Website | claudiasprings.com |
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| Tasting Room | Highway 128 near mile marker 16 next to Floodgate Store. Hours seasonal. |
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| Production | 2,000 cases |
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| Winemaker | Robert Klindt |
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| Owner | Claudia and Robert Klindt |
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| Comments | Anderson Valley veteran Robert Klindt farms his own estate vineyard and crafts wine for Harmonique as well as his own label. |
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| PoP coverage | Claudia Springs Winery |
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| Drew Family Cellars |
| Address | 31351 Philo-Greenwood Rd, Elk |
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| Phone | 707-877-1771 |
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| Website | drewwines.com |
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| Tasting Room | Tours and tasting by appointment. |
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| Production | 2,000 cases Pinot Noir and Syrah |
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| Winemaker | Jason Drew |
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| Owner | Molly and Jason Drew |
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| Comments | Located in the hills above the Anderson Valley in the Mendocino Ridge appellation of Mendocino County. A very picturesque property with a young, highly talented winemaker. |
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| PoP coverage | Drew Family Cellars |
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| Elke Vineyards |
| Address | 2210 N Third Ave, Napa |
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| Phone | 707-246-7045 |
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| Website | elkevineyards.com |
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| Tasting Room | Tours and tasting by appointment |
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| Production | 1,200 cases Pinot Noir, Rose |
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| Winemaker | Tom Farella |
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| Owner | Mary and Tom Elke |
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| Comments | Farms 80 acres at Donnelly Creek Vineyard in the Anderson Valley and 18 acres in the Tulocay district of Napa Valley. Mary Elke is a long-time winegrower who supplies grapes to many notable wineries. |
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| PoP coverage | Elke Vineyards |
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| Esterlina Vineyards & Winery |
| Address | 1200 Homes Ranch Road, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-2920 |
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| Website | esterlina.com |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. |
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| Production | Russian River Valley and Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. |
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| Winemaker | Eric Sterling MD |
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| Owner | Sterling Family |
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| Comments | To visit, you must drive up a long gravel road (not meant for nice cars). The drive is worth it as the views of the Anderson Valley are spectacular and the Sterling family are very gracious hosts. Bring a picnic lunch. Esterlina farms the Cole Ranch AVA, at 253 acres, the smallest AVA in California. Owners of Everett Ridge Winery in Healdsburg. |
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| PoP coverage | Esterlina Vineyards & Winery |
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| Foursight Wines |
| Address | 14475 Highway 128, just north of Boonville |
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| Phone | 707-895-2889 |
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| Website | www.foursightwines.com |
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| Production | 1000 cases Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
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| Winemaker | Joseph Webb |
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| Owner | Bill & Nancy Charles, Joseph & Kristy Webb |
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| Comments | Charming people and tasting room, impressive Pinot Noir. |
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| PoP coverage | Foursight Wines |
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| Goldeneye Winery |
| Address | 9200 Hwy 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-3202 |
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| Website | goldeneyewinery.com |
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| Tasting Room | Beautiful hospitality center and tasting room open 11-4 daily. Picnic facilities. |
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| Production | 12,000 cases, Pinot Noir exclusively |
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| Winemaker | Zach Rasmussen |
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| Owner | Duckhorn Wine |
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| Comments | Along with Roederer, one of the largest landowners in Anderson Valley (150 acres). Home to annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival. |
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| PoP coverage | Goldeneye Winery |
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| Greenwood Ridge |
| Address | 5501 Highway 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-2002 |
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| Website | www.greenwoodridge.com |
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| Tasting Room | 10-5 daily |
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| Winemaker | Allan Green |
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| Owner | Allan Green |
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| Comments | Iconic winery dating to 1980 with a valley landmark tasting room. Pinot Noir from Mendocino Ridge consistently fine and well-priced. |
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| PoP coverage | Greenwood Ridge Vineyards |
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| Handley Cellars |
| Address | 3151 Hwy 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 800-733-3157 |
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| Website | handleycellars.com |
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| Tasting Room | Attractive tasting room with interesting art open 10-6 May-Oct, 10-5 Nov-April. Picnic facilities. |
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| Production | 18,000 cases of multiple varietals. |
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| Winemaker | Milla Handley |
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| Owner | Milla Handley |
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| Comments | 30 acres owned, 20 acres leased. The sparkling wine is exceptional. |
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| PoP coverage | Handley Cellars |
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| Harmonique |
| Address | PO Box 160, Albion |
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| Phone | 415-520-1616 |
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| Website | harmoniquewine.com |
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| Tasting Room | 1810 Highway 128 at Floodgate Market, Highway marker 16 in Philo. Friday through Monday 11-5. |
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| Production | Small lots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay |
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| Winemaker | Robert Klindt |
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| Owner | Moira and Bruce Conzelman |
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| Comments | Excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a winery that plans to expand production in future. |
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| PoP coverage | Harmonique |
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| Husch Vineyards |
| Address | 4400 Hwy 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-554-8724 |
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| Website | huschvineyards.com |
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| Tasting Room | Small, quaint open daily. |
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| Production | 40,000 cases |
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| Winemaker | Brad Holstine |
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| Owner | VPs Amanda and Zack Robinson |
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| Comments | 23 acres owned, 180 acres leased. |
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| PoP coverage | Husch Vineyards |
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| Lazy Creek Vineyards |
| Address | 4741 Hwy 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-3623 |
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| Website | lazycreekvineyards.com |
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| Tasting Room | By apointment. |
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| Production | 3,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewürztraminer |
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| Winemaker | Christy Griffith |
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| Owner | Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery |
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| Comments | 92-acre historic ranch planted to 36 acres of Pinot including an 8-acre block that is one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in California. Sustainably farmed since its beginning 40 years ago. |
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| PoP coverage | Lazy Creek Vineyards |
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| Londer Vineyards |
| Address | 4830 Monte Boyd Rd, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-9016 |
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| Website | londervineyards.com |
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| Tasting Room | 14051 Highway 128, Boonville, open Thursday - Monday 11-5. |
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| Production | 5,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer |
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| Winemaker | Rick Davis |
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| Owner | Shirlee and Larry Londer, MD and several partners |
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| Comments | 16 acres owned. Lovely country property and winery owned by very welcoming people. |
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| PoP coverage | Londer Vineyards |
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| Lula Cellars |
| Address | 9000 Highway 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-3737 |
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| Website | www.lulacellars.com |
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| Tasting Room | 11-5 daily (summer), 11-5 Fri-Mon (winter) |
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| Production | Jeff Hansen |
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| Winemaker | Jeff Hansen |
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| Comments | Less than 500 cases of stellar Pinot Noir. |
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| PoP coverage | Lula Cellars |
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| Navarro Vineyards |
| Address | 5601 Hwy 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-3686 |
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| Website | navarrowine.com |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily. |
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| Production | 40,000 cases of multiple white varietals and Pinot Noir. |
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| Winemaker | Jim Klein |
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| Owner | Deborah Cahn and Edward Bennett |
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| Comments | A pioneer in the Anderson Valley. 90 acres owned. |
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| PoP coverage | Navarro Vineyards |
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| Roederer Estate |
| Address | 4501 Highway 128, Philo. |
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| Phone | 707-895-2288 |
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| Website | roedererestate.net |
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| Tasting Room | Modern redwood barn open daily 11-5. |
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| Production | 92,000 cases |
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| Winemaker | Amaud Weyrich |
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| Owner | Champagne Louis Roederer |
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| Comments | 460 acres owned, 120 acres leased. One of California's preeminent sparkling wine producers. Still Pinot Noir is produced and sold in tasting room. |
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| PoP coverage | Roederer Estate |
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Recommended Lodging
| Albion River Inn |
| Address | 3790 N Hwy 1, Albion (Mendocino Coast) |
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| Phone | 707-937-0289 |
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| Website | albionriverinn.com |
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| Comments | Excellent restaurant. Very nice accommodations on coast with views of ocean. Highly recommended. 45 minute drive to Anderson Valley. |
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| Anderson Valley Inn |
| Address | 8480 Highway 128, Philo, California. |
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| Phone | 707-895-3325 |
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| Website | www.avinn.com |
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| Comments | Budget choice in a well-located lodging in the midst of the Anderson Valley. |
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| Apple Farm |
| Address | 18501 Philo-Greenwood Rd, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-2461 |
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| Website | philoapplefarm.com |
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| Comments | 3 cottages, cooking classes. Former original owners of the French Laundry Restaurant. Also have a rental on the Mendocino Coast available called The Elk Cottage. Owners are John Schmitt's parents (see Boonville Hotel). Store with many varieties of apples and apple cider. |
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| Boonville Hotel |
| Address | 14050 Hwy 128, Boonville, California |
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| Phone | 707-845-2210 |
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| Website | boonvillehotel.com |
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| Comments | 8 rooms, 1 bungalow. Nothing luxurious, but adequate. Chef/owner John Schmitt has had the hotel up for sale for a few years. |
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| Greenwood Pier Inn |
| Address | 5928 S Hwy 1, Elk (Mendocino Coast) |
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| Phone | 800-807-3423 |
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| Website | greenwoodpierinn.com |
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| Comments | Very quirky accommodations perched on cliffs overlooking breathtaking views of ocean. 45 minutes to Anderson Valley. |
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| Highland Ranch |
| Address | 18501 VAn Zandt's Resort Road, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-3600 |
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| Website | highlandranch.com |
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| Comments | 100 year old farmhouse with 8 guest cottages, restaurant, pool, pet and family friendly. Horseback riding, swimming, tennis, and fishing. |
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| MacCallum House Inn |
| Address | 45020 Albion St., Mendocino |
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| Phone | 800-609-0492 |
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| Website | maccallumhouse.com |
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| Comments | If you stay for three nights, one day is spent on a luxury wine tour of Anderson Valley transported in the Inn's stretch SUV limousine or Lincoln Town Car. VIP tastings and discounted pricing on wine purchases, along with a gourmet picnic lunch. |
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| Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant |
| Address | 647 N. Main St, Ft Bragg |
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| Phone | 800-491-8142 |
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| Website | www.rendezvousinn.com |
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| Comments | A craftsman style B&B with 6 rooms. Top-rated in the Zagat Guide for food in North Coast. Chef Kim Badenhop is French trained and his food is exquisite. Highly recommended. 45 min drive from Anderson Valley. |
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| The Harbor House Inn |
| Address | 5600 S Hwy 1, Elk (Mendocino Coast) |
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| Phone | 800-720-7474 |
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| Website | theharborhouseinn.com |
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| Comments | Lodging and fine seaside dining 30 minutes south of the town of Mendocino. |
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| The Other Place |
| Address | PO Box 49, Yorkville |
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| Phone | 707-894-5322 |
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| Website | sheepdung.com |
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| Comments | A 550 acre ranch with several cottages. |
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| The Other Place |
| Address | The Other Ranch Road, Boonville |
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| Phone | 707-895-3979 |
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| Website | sheepdung.com |
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| Comments | Four contemporary private cottages in secluded settings ranging from a ridge top to creekside locations; several have views. |
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Recommended Restaurants
| Albion River Inn (see lodging) |
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| Comments | 500 bottle wine list covers U.S. Pinot Noir. Corkage is $20. |
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| Boonville Hotel (see lodging) |
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| Comments | The most ambitious menu in the Anderson Valley. Eclectic small wine list. Corkage is $15. |
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| Café Beaujolais |
| Address | 961 Ukiah St, Mendocino |
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| Phone | 707-937-5614 |
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| Website | cafebeaujolais.com |
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| Comments | A Mendocino tradition |
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| Laurens |
| Address | 14211 Hwy 128, Boonville |
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| Phone | 707-895-3969 |
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| Comments | Simple but good café food |
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| Libby's |
| Address | 8651 Hwy 128, Philo |
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| Phone | 707-895-2646 |
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| Comments | Great basic Mexican food well-executed adored by the locals. Dinner ends at 8:00 PM. Corkage is $5. |
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| Mosswood Market Cafe |
| Address | Downtown Boonville on Highweay 128. |
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| Comments | Deli sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, tea, desserts. |
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| Redwood Drive-In |
| Address | Downtown Boonville. |
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| Comments | Every small town has a diner serving basic food three meals a day. Although the name implies a drive-in, this is a walk-in restaurant. A map of Anderson Valley in Bonntling is painted on the Cafe's outside wall. |
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| Rendevous Inn & Restaurant (see lodging) |
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Picnic Supplies
| Anderson Valley Market |
| Address | Downtown Boonville |
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| Comments | Grocery store with deli sandwiches in meat department. |
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| Floodgate Store and Deli |
| Address | 8 miles west of Philo on Highway 128. |
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| Lemon's Market and Deli |
| Address | Downtown Philo |
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| Comments | Grocery story with deli sandwich service in meat department. |
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| Navarro Store |
| Address | On the Navarro Curve, Highway 128. |
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| Comments | Deli, beer, wine and soda, week-end BBQ in summer. |
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