Every time I'm on the valley I love. Okng jere and seeing Emily. She makes me feel like I'm At home. She always has such wonderful Attention to detail and gives great recommendations and explains the wines in a plain and elegant manner. The grounds are lovely and she hosts great events read more

Domaine Anderson - Great vintage - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Philo, California

Part of the Louis Roederer family, Domaine Anderson crafts single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with emphasis on biodynamic and organic farming. Their wines are reminiscent of Burgundy but definitely has California written in them as well. Their tasting room is spacious and airy. And Brian is a gracious host. Definitely worth a visit in the Valley. read more

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Absolutely stunning with delicious wines to boot! I attended Domaine Anderson's open house during the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival and am truly blown away. Their estate is fabulous! They've got a classic old barn yard setup that's surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and views of the valley. There's a small picnic area sandwiched in between their buildings with cute red umbrella shades, and a super chic indoor tasting room. That decor is truly something else! Walking into the tasting room felt like I was walking into a beautifully set dining room. The table looks like a glossy Redwood tree that's been cut in half. The lighting is spectacular! The walls are filled with colorful paintings and the tasting room exudes a playful modernness. Even their restroom is state of the art. When we walked in, we were greeted with a splash of their Rosé of Pinot Noir which tasted very delightful. They were definitely pouring up the goods in their tasting room! Both their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are exquisite! It makes sense as this is what they are known for. Their Pinot Noirs (especially their estate Pinot) Really stole the show for me. During the event, they had a live band playing on the patio. They were pairing their wines with a delicious coleslaw and quinoa salad along with some fingerlickin' good bbq ribs! The atmosphere is so wonderful here. The tasting room was busy but everyone was friendly and all were having a great time. It had been raining for part for the day, but the sun come out to peek at us just as we sat outside to enjoy the live music and the view. Domaine Anderson is definitely a stunner! If tasting in the Anderson Valley, a stop at Domaine Anderson mustn't be missed. read more

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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. read more

Domaine Anderson - Nice outdoor seating with wine tasting available. Mask is worn by the person pouring the wine (thanks for following Covid protocols!) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Philo, California

The first stop on our Anderson Valley weekend, our host Brian took excellent care of us throughout our seated tasting. The spread of Chardonnay was seriously impressive with the 2015 Estate garnering much praise for its juicy acidity and tart citrus notes. Our first venture into Montrachet clones was a great experience learning about its unique characteristics compared to more commonly used clones across California chards. Among the handful of Pinot Noir, we appreciated the variation in tannin structure and presentation of red fruit on the palate. Definitely more New World in style and very much worth trying for fans of this. In terms of ambiance, we loved the seating arrangement in the tasting room that provided ample space to spread out our notes and snacks to pair with the wines. On drier, sunnier days, the outdoor patio seating would be a fantastic spot to sip. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Domaine Anderson - 2017 Rose - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Philo, California

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. read more

Domaine Anderson - The view from the outdoor seating area during the winter season. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Philo, California

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Great tasting. Loved the Pinot's! Especially the walraven (the estate and rose of Pinot were standouts to me as well). Similarly Brian was a very informative and helpful in recommendations and explanations during our tasting! Highly recommend read more

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. read more

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Domaine Anderson had good wines, though at high prices for tasting and per bottle. The tasting experience was nice, and our pourer was quite friendly. It was a good experience, but not our favorite in Anderson Valley. read more

Visited this winery with bunch of friends. Brian was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tasting session. What I really liked was he was not snobby about the wines. But he gave us really good info on each wine. We had a lovely picnic outside. Worth a visit and will go again for sure. Thanks read more

Do you want to know anything about wine, grapes, terrior, or who owns which vineyards in the Anderson Valley? OR have a fabulous wine tasting experience? Vistit Domaine Anderson and ask for Brian Snelling. The wines are perfect and the ambiance amazing. You won't be disappointed. read more

Wine is absolutely excellent. Some very unique Chardonnay expressions and top-notch Pinot. Ambience is great, tasting room and surrounding are are beautiful. Brian was an amazing host, very knowledgeable. Visit them! read more

Lots of good wines here. No big surprises, their list is mostly Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, but they're well done, and a pretty good value for what you pay for. Nice views of the surrounding Anderson Valley countryside. Great place to stop and enjoy some good wines! read more

This place is amazing! Brian was an incredible host for our tasting. The wine was delicious, and Brian was super knowledgeable about the wines, land, and biodynamic growing processes. So cool how they have different topographies and how it affects the wines. Biodynamic wines nourish the land and are delicious, and they know what they're doing here. We loved the Pinot and the Rose. Thanks so much Brian and Domaine Anderson! read more

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! read more

Domaine Anderson - Beautiful grounds! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Philo, California

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 :) read more

Domaine Anderson - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Philo, California

the winery itself was okay - both outdoor and indoor seating are limited and not too picturesque (at least not for the region). the wine itself was also ok, drinkable, but nothing to write home about. it was good to try, but we'll probably head to other wineries next time read more

Domaine Anderson - a glass of wine in a vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Philo, California

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One of the first best tasting rooms in the Anderson Valley featuring some incredible Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs! Brian, our host, was both welcoming and knowledgeable and made our visit that much more enjoyable. read more

Had a fantastic experience tasting at this winery. Brian our host really knows his stuff and everything and everywhere to go in the Anderson Valley. So nice to find someone so knowledgeable about the local wines. They have great outdoor space and so we had our picnic lunch while we were there and it was perfect! Thank you Brian for a great afternoon!!! Liz Elkins read more

Just visited Domaine Anderson for the first time and loved it. All the wines we tried were great and really good value, especially the Chardonnays and Pinots. The olive oil and honey were also delicious. Brian was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time. We'll be back again soon! read more

Came here en route to a camping trip on the coast and could not have had a better experience. Brian was so kind and talked us through an amazing tasting, explained biodynamic wine, and gave us great recs for local activities. The space is beautiful, the wine is delicious, and we've already decided this is a must stop en route back home. Highly recommend and hope you get to speak with Brian when you come through! read more

My Wife & I went here while on a mini Vacation. We loved it! They have a BEAUTIFUL tasting room & very cool art on display. The wines were very good. Especially the Pinot! Also they make a honey there that is really exceptional. If you are ever in the area I highly recommend checking them out. We were helped by Brian & he was really nice & very knowledgeable about every wine he poured. He also recomended some great places to eat nearby. read more

Check in with Brian, he is knowledgeable and fun! Great winery, took home a Pinoli bottle of pinot. Brian made our visit special and we also got to take hole a refreshing rose. Good visit, and across from Goldeneye. read more

We have been visiting the Valley for years and just went to Domaine Anderson for the first time, on this trip. Brian was in the tasting room and he is super friendly and knowledgeable of the wine and the Valley. We had a great tasting experience and are looking forward to returning! read more

Great location for a relaxed and informative wine tasting with local host, Brian. A wonderful selection of wines and delicious honey too. Well worth a visit if you're nearby. read more

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

If you like Pinot you must go here it is absolutely amazing. Also, the Chardonnay is outstanding and I am not a big Chardonnay fan. Brian runs the tasting and really does a great job. This is a winery not to be missed read more

A previously undiscovered gem -- wonderful wine, stunning setting, gorgeous and comfortable tasting room and outdoor seating. And Brian is a master at creating a great tasting experience and visit. Would visit again in a heartbeat! read more

First stop for tasting $10 supposedly 5 pours, only had 4 bottles open Nice facility We didn't buy

Beautiful setting and excellent wines.Very cool tasting room. We stopped in here thinking we would be tasting bubbles but that was our mistake.We tasted some excellent ESTATE wines. Our favorite was the Chardonnay and the 2013 Pinot Noir. Brian walked us thru the tasting and he was very knowledgeable about the wines and the history of the area. Plus he likes birds and farmer's markets! We purchased an extra bottle of Chardonnay to enjoy our picnic lunch with on the patio. It was fabulous. Stop in here. You will be happy. read more

We really enjoyed our visit to Domaine Anderson wine tasting room. The wine was scrumptious and the décor was classy and elegant. Thank you for the pleasant experience. read more

Gorgeous winery, beautiful tasting room, superb picnic basket with an abundance of fabulous treats to pair with their peerless wines-- an absolutely perfect wine-tasting experience! Our pourer Brian presented superior 93- and 94-point pinot noir wines, along with other excellent varieties, and we even got the opportunity to meet this winery's winemaker, Darrin Low! The winery itself is pristine and beautiful, and well worth the visit. Make sure to include this on your wine tour in the Anderson Valley! read more