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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 |
| Phone | 707-366-4616 |
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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 |
| Phone | 707-895-3173 |
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| Tasting Room | Thurs-Mon 11:00 - 5:00 |
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| Production | 2,000 cases of Pinot Noir. |
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| Winemaker | Phil Baxter Jr.. |
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| Owner | Phil Baxter Sr. and Jr.. |
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| Comments | Wines worth searching out. Uniquely vinified without new oak. Tastings led by winemaker's wife, Claire Baxter. |
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| PoP coverage | Baxter Winery |
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| Domaine Anderson Winery |
| Phone | 707-895-3626 |
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| Tasting Room | Call for hours of operation. |
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| Winemaker | Darrin Low |
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| Owner | Louis Roederer Estates |
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| Comments | Organic and biodynamic farmed Dach and Walraven vineyards (50 acres). Renowned architect Howard Backen designed tasting room. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. |
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| PoP coverage | Domaine Anderson |
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| Drew Family Cellars |
| Phone | 707-877-1771 |
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| Tasting Room | Tasting room in Philo Friday-Sunday; closed December & January |
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| Production | 2,000 cases Pinot Noir, Syrah and Albarino |
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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. The wines are among the best available from Anderson Valley and Mendocino Ridge. |
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| PoP coverage | Drew Family Cellars |
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| FEL |
| Tasting Room | Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa Valley; open daily |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris |
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| Winemaker | Ryan Hodgins |
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| Comments | Superb wines since winery acquired by Cliff Lede. |
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| PoP coverage | FEL Wines |
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| Foursight Wines |
| Phone | 707-895-2889 |
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| Tasting Room | Open Friday-Monday; closed January and last 3rd weekend June |
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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 |
| Phone | 707-895-3202 |
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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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| Handley Cellars |
| Phone | 800-733-3157 |
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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 annually of multiple varietals. |
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| Winemaker | Randy Shock |
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| Owner | Lulu McClellan and Megan Handley Warren |
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| Comments | 30 acres owned, 20 acres leased. The sparkling wine is exceptional. Milla Handley has retired and turned the winery over to her two daughters, Lulu McClellan and Megan Handley Warren. |
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| PoP coverage | Handley Cellars |
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| Harmonique |
| Phone | 707-895-9300 |
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| Tasting Room | 14051 Hwy 128 in Boonville; closed in winter |
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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 whose winemaker is a veteran. The Pinot Noirs are held back a few years before release so current releases are essentially library wines. This is unprecedented in the California wine industry today (except for Kalin Cellars). |
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| PoP coverage | Harmonique |
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| Husch Vineyards |
| Phone | 707-554-8724 |
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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 |
| Phone | 707-895-3623 |
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| Tasting Room | At the winery; open Friday-Monday; 100-year-old farmhouse |
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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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| LIchen Estate |
| Phone | 707-895-7949 |
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| Tasting Room | 11-5 Thrusday-Monday or by appointment |
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| Production | Still Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and sparkling wines |
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| Comments | 7 acres of organically farmed estate vines on 203-acre Lichen Estate (planted 75% to Pinot Noir and 25% to Pinot Gris). A 3 bedroom craftsman cottage is located next to the winery and tasting room and available to rent. |
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| PoP coverage | Lichen Estate |
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| Navarro Vineyards |
| Phone | 707-895-3686 |
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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. A second project owned by the same family that own Navarro Vineyards,, Pennyroyal Farm is a sustainable farm, winery and goat dairy. All wines and cheeses are produced entirely from what the owners grow and tend. Tasting room open daily at 14930 Highway 128, Boonville. Farm tours and farm events. |
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| PoP coverage | Navarro Vineyards |
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| Roederer Estate |
| Phone | 707-895-2288 |
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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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| Saracina Vineyards |
| Phone | 707-670-0199 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 11-5, tours by appt |
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| Winemaker | Alex MacGregor/David Ramey |
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| Owner | John Fetzer |
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| Comments | One of newest and most modern tasting rooms in Mendocino County. Saracina is John Fetzer's second winery (he sold Fetzer Vineyards). Formerly the Sundial Ranch, Saracina Ranch comprises 300 acres of vineyards. Saracina has the only wine cave in Mendocino and it is worth a tour. |
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| PoP coverage | Saracina Vineyards |
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Recommended Lodging
| Albion River Inn |
| Phone | 707-937-0289 (Restaurant - 707-937-1919) |
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| Comments | Excellent restaurant. Very nice accommodations on coast with impressive views of ocean. Highly recommended. 45 minute drive to Anderson Valley. Restaurant features local seafood. The wine list is among the largest and best in the area with 350 selections. Corkage is $15. |
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| Anderson Valley Inn |
| Phone | 707-895-3325 |
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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 |
| Phone | 707-895-2461 |
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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 |
| Phone | 707-845-2210 (Restaurant 707-895-2210) |
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| Owner | John Schmitt |
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| Comments | 8 rooms, 1 bungalow. Nothing luxurious, but a more than adequate country inn. Restaurant on bottom floor is Table 128, manned by chef-owner John Schmitt who grew up cooking in his family's restaurant, the earlier iteration of The French Laundry. The four-course menu changes daily and is served family style. The wine list is small at 50 bottles, but has many unique wines that are well-priced. Corkage is $20. |
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| Greenwood Pier Inn |
| Phone | 800-807-3423 |
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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 |
| Phone | 707-895-3600 |
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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 |
| Phone | 800-609-0492 |
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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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| The Harbor House Inn |
| Phone | 800-720-7474 |
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| Comments | Lodging and fine seaside dining 30 minutes south of the town of Mendocino. |
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| The Madrones |
| Phone | 707-895-2955 |
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| Comments | The nicest lodging available in the Anderson Valley, located near Philo, adjacent Goldeneye's tasting room and vineyard. Owner Jim Roberts is a capable and friendly host who personally designed and tastefully decorated nine Mediterranean-themed rooms. Four winery tasting rooms are in the property's courtyard: Bink, Drew, Knez and Signal Ridge. An intimate restaurant, Stone and Embers, is highly recommended. Chef Patrick Meany has an impressive culinary resume and it shows in his wood fired oven dishes and a daily changing menu. Check the restaurants website for lunch and dinner hours (no dinner during the winter). |
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| The Other Place |
| Phone | 707-894-5322 |
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| Comments | A 550 acre ranch with several cottages. |
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| The Other Place |
| Phone | 707-895-3979 |
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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) |
| Comments | 500 bottle wine list covers U.S. Pinot Noir. Corkage is $20. |
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| Aquarelle Cafe & Wine Bar |
| Phone | 707-895-2767 |
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| Comments | Former luxury ship chef Christina Jones came home, offering an eclectic menu and local wines. |
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| Boonville Hotel 128 (see lodging) |
| Comments | The most ambitious menu in the Anderson Valley. Restaurant named 128. It serves upscale family-style prix-fixe dinners with local ingredients. Check for daily availability. |
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| Cafe Beaujolais |
| Phone | 707-937-5614 |
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| Comments | A Mendocino tradition located inside an 1893 Victorian farmhouse. The new owners are committed to the quality level set by founding chef Margaret Fox. Local producers and organic ingredients. Wine list has 300 selections, pricing is moderate, and corkage is $20. |
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| Laurens |
| Phone | 707-895-3969 |
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| Comments | Simple but good café food |
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| Libby's |
| 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 |
| Comments | Deli sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, tea, desserts. |
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| Patrona |
| Phone | 707-462-9181 |
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| Owner | Craig Strattman and Bridget Harrington |
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| Comments | Lunch and dinner is very good at this restaurant in the inland town of Ukiah. The owners and chefs were once winery chefs so the restaurant is very wine-friendly. Focus on fresh, local ingredients. The wine list has about 100 offerings, most of which are from Mendocino County. Corkage is $10 and free for Mendocino County wines. |
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| Redwood Drive-In |
| 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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| Stone and Embers |
| Phone | 707-895-3471 |
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| Comments | See The Madrones under lodging. |
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Picnic Supplies
| Anderson Valley Market |
| Comments | Grocery store with deli sandwiches in meat department. |
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| Lemon's Market and Deli |
| Comments | Grocery story with deli sandwich service in meat department. |
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| Navarro Store |
| Comments | Deli, beer, wine and soda, week-end BBQ in summer. |
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