I took my friend and his 101 YO mother from Illinois to visiting her wineries. She loved Cesar. He…read moretreated her with care and respect, let her sit at her own little table to serve the tasting. To top it off the wines were great.

This is a winery so they have events in which they have food and wine pick up. Sometimes there is…read morean event there that sponsors a particular charity or something for the Humane Society. The owners of this place are awesome. Yes there is wine. That you can sample. There's also barrel tasting. sit outside and enjoy the view. Bring your friends and relax.

Frey remains my favorite winery in the area. Organic…read morecertified, no sulfite added wines that taste great. Reasonably priced. Their new winery is state of the art, and the wine tasting area is kid friendly , and offers plenty of space for events. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

The tasting room is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by vineyards stretching up the…read morehillside. Several delicious wine choices are available for tasting, with discounted pricing if you join the wine club. Angela was helpful and friendly. The event space includes the large outdoor patio that extends out to their pond with views overlooking the valley. Music events are held on Freydays, and it is also available for weddings.

The winery is in an old high school on the Main Street though Hopland. It's very fun and then…read moreunique setting. They have several bocce ball courts. We were told that you can play there for free. Our server was very attentive and fun. We had several wines that were very good. I especially liked the Uber Tuscan.

Been a fan of Brutocao wines going back MANY years since stumbling upon their now closed tasting…read moreroom just off Route 128 in Philo. It was their Italian wines (Primitivo, Docetto, Quadriga, and Uber Tuscan) that first caught our attention. Absolutely delicious and immediately drinkable reds, though any could of course benefit from a little nap to round out even more. Maybe it's just me, but you really can pick up the hints of lavender in these big reds, which really speaks to the terroir of the Anderson Valley grape sourcing. We also loved their Bliss label of more cost-conscious yet equally delicious wines. Their rose really shines under this label and makes for superb hot sunny day drinking. Also, their sparkling rose and brut do NOT disappoint. Their tasting room in Hopland, while not as charming as the Philo garden and barn, is still inviting. They have a tasting available daily, with indoor as well as outdoor patio seating. You can apply tasting fees to any purchase you make. Don't miss Brutocao on your next trip along 101 to Northern California.

Their wines are some of our favorite and it's always a pleasure to stop in Yorkville and have a…read morepicnic and play some bocce and taste their wonderful wines and ports!

We love stopping by Meyer Family on our way up to the Mendocino coast! Have been stopping there for…read moreyears. Always friendly staff and great wine tasting experience. They have a play structure for kids and even a few disc golf holes. This time around we had the pleasure of meeting Pocket the resident guard rooster. He does take his job very seriously but all you have to do is present to pick him up and he usually runs away. We always purchase a few bottles of Fluffy Billows to take home. It is by far our favorite Cab at an amazing price point!

Stopped by here recently to do a tasting. Their pinot noir was delicious. Small tasting room. My…read morewife and I were treated great by the server on duty. Most of the wines we tasted we liked some more than others. But their pinot noirs are definitely my personal favorites. This winery was recommended by someone who used to be or is in their wine club. She told me the wine club charges a packing fee while the shipping is complimentary. We thought of joining their wine club we but didn't want to pay for packing their wines mailed to me.

One word... Gewurztraminer! GET IT! It's phenomenal here! For a girl who primarily drinks red wine,…read moreI must say that I am thoroughly impressed with their white wine. So much so, that I actually preferred their white wine selection over their reds. Yes, indeed! Philo Ridge Vineyards is a cozy tasting room located in downtown Booneville right off of Highway 128. They offer a variety of different wines including Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and so on. The tasting room itself is smaller than all of the other tasting rooms that I went to while wine tasting in Booneville. However, I could tell that this tasting room was extremely popular amongst the locals by how busy it was. Unfortunately, it can get a bit cramped and this is what happened when I arrived for my tasting. Nevertheless, the majority of the wines that I tasted were exceptional! Let me just say that Jill is an absolute Doll! Although she was basically swamped, she was able to assist us with a smile and poise. Her vivid descriptions and passion around the wines that she presented really shined through. I feel like it made me enjoy the wines even more. The cheese bread that they were serving didn't hurt either! I didn't get the name of the bread or even what cheese that it was made with, but it tasted yummy even while cold. Now to the best part... those wines! I tasted their 2014 Ferrington Vineyard Gewurztraminer, 2014 Nelson Vineyard Pinot Gris, 2014 Nelson Ranch Viognier, 2012 Marguerite Vineyard Pinot Noir, and their 2011 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. I'm a love of Pinot Noir and although I liked the Pinots here, I wouldn't exactly call them my favorites. As I previously mentioned, the standouts here were their lovely whites! The Pinot Gris was light and fruity with the most fragrant pear aroma. I also really enjoyed the Viognier which had a very enjoyable floral taste with delicious notes of peaches and apricots. However, the torch goes to that Gewurztraminer! YEEESSS! Gimme some more of that goodness, mmm! The tropical fruits and crispness could be tasted from start to finish. If you love wines that are light, crisp, and full of floral and tropical notes, then this wine is definitely for you! It's the perfect wine to sip on a warm summer day. All in all, I wouldn't mind coming back to Philo Ridge to do another tasting. However, I would try to go during their off-peak hours to get a more intimate experience.

Horrible experience. My Credit card information was misused. I was charged twice. They were…read moreunwilling to help. no refund. Very dishonest people. Beware if you deal with this company.

Stopped in on a road trip from Orange County California to Big White British Columbia, because I…read moresaw a sign that said wine sale. Shannon greeted us in the wine cellar where there were stacks of wine cases being cleared out because of a label change from Milano family Vineyards to Highway 101 Vineyards. Anyway, Shannon was extremely cordial. Explained all the different types of wine and treated us like Family. Wonderful ambience and the wine is great. Hope to go back again someday Hopville is a cute little town as well. The area is great. Lots of great history there as far as the wine making families goes. Highly recommend that you visit there if you can.

Thomas T Thomas Vineyards is an hidden gem with exceptional wine in Anderson Valley. The tasting…read moreroom sits on a hilltop and you will sip incredible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The tasting room has art from around the world and even art that Thomas himself has created. Thomas fell in love with wine on a wine tasting trip to the Burgundy wine region in France many years ago and followed his dream of owning a vineyard and making wine. He is deeply passionate about wine and dedicated to making exceptional wine and it is evident in all the wines we tasted. The 2017 Reserve was selected wine of the year at the 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition and the 2018 Reserve was selected as the John Parducci Award Recepient/Best in Class Red Wine at the 2021 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition. This vineyard makes small production and extremely high quality wines. If you are staying in Anderson Valley or on the Mendocino coast, it is well worth the trip in to visit this place. We love Anderson Valley and fell in love with the wine here, his story of following his passion, and his devotion to making exceptional wine! The views from this place that sits on a hilltop are just an added bonus! We can't wait to go back next time we are in Anderson Valley!

Service and Ambience were unsurpassed. Owner very knowledgeable, All of the wines we tasted were…read moreamazing. The property was beautiful.

Came here on a day when we were one of two parties in the whole place. Staff = pretentious or just…read morerude. Unsure which but the gal took forever to bring the next wine and acted like she did not want us there. Wine = phenomenal. Would brave the staff to get another bottle. Ambiance = gorgeous, especially the outdoor patio. Ran into a lovely couple who lived in my hometown (wife was from the same area) and ended up haveing a wonderful time talking to them. So, our experience was excellent but not due to the staff in any way.

White Pinot?! What?!…read more Maggy Hawk is a recently-opened Pinot House, part of Jackson Family Wines, and they make a White Pinot! We were a big group so just bought bottles to share. Next time I'll do a full tasting! What I tried and enjoyed: JOLIE PINOT NOIR "Expressive, silky, and refined. Jolie is an elegantly transparent Pinot Noir that opens with light-footed red fruit and rhubarb, then blooms into bright raspberry, strawberry and floral notes." - from website WHITE PINOT NOIR ANDERSON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA "A unique combination of aromatics: white peach, jasmine, Meyer lemon, rose petal, blood orange and wet stone. An entirely original and truly beautiful sensory experience." - from website The White Pinot was so unique and refreshing on a hot day! Give it a try! Maggy Hawk is located in Philo, in beautiful Anderson Valley, across the street from The Madrones (a small compound of guest rooms, a boutique, tasting rooms, and a restaurant). We had a delicious lunch at Wickson, at The Madrones, then crossed the street to meet friends at Maggy Hawk. They have bocce courts and some seating in the front, more seating and a small bar inside the cozy tasting room, and tables and a pizza oven on their back patio. I look forward to returning to do a full tasting, hopefully when they're making pizzas! Cheers and thanks for the warm hospitality!