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    Domaine Anderson

    4.8 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Nice outdoor seating with wine tasting available. Mask is worn by the person pouring the wine (thanks for following Covid protocols!)
    Katherine M.

    Got to taste a total of 5 wines and a bonus 6th one. Brian was very friendly and gave us information on the wine as well as local recommendations. I was told that the tasting fee would be waived with bottle purchase so I thought by buying one bottle it would waive one fee. That was actually incorrect, which I later found out. If there are two people tasting, you need to buy two bottles to waive the fees.. seems slightly unfair. Tasting fee was only $10 so it's not bad in the end. Got a great Pinot for $55 and a Chardonnay for $29. Nice grounds overall, not busy on a Sunday when we went.

    Outdoor plant display.
    Bradley N.

    If you happen to be a first time visitor to Mendocino County's bucolic Anderson Valley, unfamiliar with the region's microclimates, history, and wine making methods, a visit to Domaine Anderson can be a real learning experience. Although the tasting room is a fairly new addition to the area, the wine making heritage dates back to eighteenth century France, when the family who own Domaine Anderson first started their rise into the ranks of the world's top producers of sparkling wine. Their nearby Roederer Estate continues this tradition in Anderson Valley using estate grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Domaine, founded in 2012, was created to craft Burgundian style still wines selected from Demeter certified biodynamic vineyard sites situated throughout Anderson Valley. Some are closer to the ocean and receive more fog influence while others are located above the valley floor at warmer locations with ideal sun exposure. While working exclusively with estate grown Anderson Valley grapes, they craft a wide range of dramatically different wine styles. In part, this is due to an impressive selection of multiple Chardonnay and Pinot clones, including French and new world variants (Rochioli, Calera, Mount Eden, etc.), and in part because they have exclusive control over their meticulously maintained vineyards and wine making facilities. The results are balanced, enjoyable, and complex wines, especially the Vineyard Designate ones that are priced higher than the more widely distributed Anderson Valley estate Chardonnay and Pinot, which are blended each year from the estate's various vineyard parcels. The current winemaker at the Domaine, Darrin L., previously worked in Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon's Willamette Valley, in addition to an apprenticeship in France, and the newer vintages (2016 - ) bear his signature style that honors both French and Californian wine making traditions. The tasting room is arguably the most elegant in the entire Anderson Valley, having originally been designed by an award winning Napa architect (Howard B.) and then retrofitted with valley specific touches, including photos from the vineyards and natural landscaping and design elements inspired by the region's rural roots. The idyllic, unpretentious aspects of life in the valley are on full display in the complimentary use picnic tables for guests beneath stately oak trees and the fragrant flower filled landscaping, from which an estate honey is also produced (and can be sampled as well in the tasting room). A $10 tasting fee is waived with a one bottle purchase, which ranges from $30 for the estate wines to $40-55 for the vineyard designates. The 2015 Walraven Vineyard Chardonnay was a favorite among the whites for its layered, nuanced flavors and expressive aromatics, while among the Pinots I found the 2014 Pinoli Vineyard to be the best for its pure cherry richness and sensuously soft mouthfeel. The estate rosé, made each year in small amounts, is not to be missed. The superb 2017 release is a very refined wine capable of being cellared for several years rather than drunk immediately - if you can afford to wait. Otherwise, order a chilled bottle to savor while in Anderson Valley, perhaps underneath the shade of an ancient oak tree, as you gaze up at the golden hills and undulating rows of vines at the estate Dach Vineyard that surrounds the tasting room. Pair it with local cheese from Pennyroyal Farm and a rustic sourdough or slice of rye bread (we had both from a weekend stop along the way at Wild Flour Bakery in Freestone), and you have all the makings of a perfect afternoon picnic. Skip Goldeneye and Long Meadow Ranch next time and stop in here instead. A highly recommended stop on your next visit, along with boutique winery standouts like Drew, Balo, Baxter, Toulouse, and Phillips Hill, or with a flight of sparkling wines at Scharffenberger. Note: Domaine Anderson has a second label, Carpe Diem, of more affordably priced wines, and there are plans to offer tastings of these wines as well inside the existing Scharffenberger tasting room, which is a short distance away in the town of Philo on CA-128.

    2017 Rose
    Jeffrey E.

    We have been here a few times but our last visit was just a great experience and left me compelled to leave a 5-Star review. We came up for the annual barrel tasting and Domaine was one of the many wineries that participated. We had the pleasure of having Brian host again and he never fails to please, this is on of the few places that we enjoy ALL of the offerings, they had great small bites to accompany the tasting and my wife reloaded on the Rose that we discovered on the last visit, and is one of her favorites. Funny side note we saw Brian at Table 128 having dinner and he was very gracious to come say hello to us as were drinking the Domaine Rose with dinner and offered us a taste of one of the wines that he brought from another local wine maker. We will make Domaine a regular stop whenever we come to the valley.

    The view from the outdoor seating area during the winter season.
    Bonnie S.

    Domaine Anderson is definitely worth a visit when wine tasting in the Anderson Valley. Their wines are organically and biodynamically made. The tasting room has an artful interior and the outside is breathtaking. They offer a great experience in getting to taste a variety of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Its location on Highway 128 in Philo is convenient and is within walking distance to several other wineries and tasting rooms including Drew Family Wines, Goldeneye, and Smith Story Wine Cellars.

    Beautifully designed tasting room
    Jennifer B.

    Everything here is beautifully considered. The design of the tasting room is a nice blend of high end and earthy. There are lots of textures throughout of wood and glass. The gorgeous long tables in the center were made from a tree that was on the property. The tasting room has only been open since April, so everything was pristine. This is the first certified biodynamic winery in Anderson Valley, which piqued my interest. The gentleman pouring the wine was knowledgeable about the biodynamic process, winemaking, and the food scene in both the Valley and all off the Bay Area. I had an enjoyable experience learning about this new winery without any pretension from the staff. The tastings here are complimentary. I tasted 3 Chardonnays and 3 Pinot Noirs, as this is all they currently offer. All of the bottles were $37.50 or more. I thought the wines were young and nothing stood out as worth the high price tags. This winery is part of the Louis Roederer family of brands that owns wineries all over the world, including Roederer Estate and Scharffenberger here in the Anderson Valley. I think this drives up the prices. Since they employ biodynamic processes they have bees on the property to pollinate the native chamomile that grows amongst the vines. They sample and sell the honey in the tasting room. There is a chestnut tree not too far from the winery which the bees also pollinate making for dark, nutty honey that is quite tasty. I picked up a bottle for $9. Overall, if you haven't stopped by this new place as you wind through the valley, do so go the beautiful aesthetic and the delicious honey.

    Beautiful grounds!
    Shelley S.

    Driving by on our way to our destination and decided to stop in! Our wine tasting associate, Brian, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned quite a bit about the grapes, the bees, & the region! This place is really gorgeous! It is definitely worth stopping by. It's open until 5:00 pm and the tasting fee is only $10 and the bottles are reasonably priced, too. Nice weather on this early summer day. Check it out!

    Wow what a great time. Loved all the wines and Brian was so sweet. I loved hearing about biodynamic farming and Brian was so happy to answer all of our questions. If you are in the area for sure come here :)

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    Hidden gem alert. This is an incredible tasting room with an amazing host. Best winery in the Anderson Valley!

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