I only live 20 minutes away from the winery, but I visit frequently due to its spectacular view…read more It might have the best view on the Mendocino Coast. My wife and I always bring our out-of-town guests here with a picnic lunch. I typically order a bottle of red wine to go with our lunch or snack. Make sure to walk along the bluff to check all the views and check out the beautiful garden.

Definitely worth the visit for the beautiful views. Personally, I wasn't a fan of their wine, but…read morewe did end up purchasing a bottle of their signature "It's My Fault" in the white to drink while we were there. I've had better $10 wines, but that's just my opinion. They do sell some charcuterie items in their store which we did purchase. There was packaging from the items we purchased along with plates and napkins that were handed to us. It was odd there no trash cans on site. We had to dispose of our trash in the small restroom trash they had. I'd say visit for the view, do a tasting for $15 (light on the pours though) and stay to soak it all in.

Stayed at Little River Inn last October, but just now getting to a review. All I can really say is…read morethe place was worth every cent and then some. The rooms are quaint but spacious enough. But the real appeal is the views. Just unbelievably gorgeous. It's just one of those things you must do and see in person. We stayed in one of the rooms with the long shared balcony. My initial concern was privacy but it was a non-issue. Everyone was polite and friendly. No noise issues or anything. We spent most of our room time outside enjoying the views and just soaking all of the beauty in. The Little River Inn is just down the road from Mendocino, and a short 10-15 minute drive to Fort Bragg. Perfect location for what we were doing that weekend. Staff was wonderful. The real surprise of the trip was the restaurant. I normally shy away from hotel restaurants, as I prefer to sample the local cuisine. However, we decided to give it a try our first night for Dinner. I was delicious and quite popular with the locals as well. I'll be doing a separate review for the restaurant, as I strongly recommend having at least one meal there. We ended up having two...lol. Just a great stay and a definite revisit when we get the time again. If I could give the place more stars I would.

Very nice ,relaxing stay. We were in dog friendly rm 112. Very private and not much foot traffic so…read moreit worked well with our dog. Nice porch with comfy chairs to enjoy the garden and partial ocean view. Primarily garden so choose adjacent room if you want full view. The inn has only one outdoor uncovered table if you want to eat at the restaurant. We ordered our breakfast to be delivered and it was very nicely packed and tasty. Also, loved their bloody mary kit . Very nice ! Our patio was a nice spot to enjoy our meal with our dog. Overall,a nice stay,good location but would have loved a later check out. Its 10AM and that is a bit rushed when in vacation!

We had a very pleasant tasting session 3 weeks at Navarro. The engaging gentleman with the "soul…read morepatch" poured us 14 tastings and provided us with information on each pouring. A tasting fee of $10 each was mentioned and we thought nothing of it. It was a fun, informative & informal late afternoon and we took a bottle of the lovely unfiltered pinot to the patio and enjoyed the views. Anticipating our case delivery soon . Highly recommend!

We stopped by on a gorgeous sunny day. The outside seating is wonderful with beautiful vista…read moreviews. The wide variety of wine & cheese options are so appreciated, it's a great place to fill your picnic basket or enjoy an informative tasting, $10, best deal in the Valley. Highly recommend!

I'm very thankful to Alex at Tour Mendocino for providing transportation for my wedding in Elk…read more With over a dozen Airbnbs and hotel locations, it wasn't an easy feat, but Alex handled everything professionally, promptly, and cordially. He provided me with peace of mind that my guests would get there and back safely to be able to enjoy a really fun night.

I wish I could give Alex and Tour Mendocino more stars than just 5. This was such an amazing day!!…read moreAs my mom loved on the opposite coast I couldn't go see her for her birthday. So this trip was a belated bday gift. Started off with delicious mimosas for the 20 minute ride to our first winery! The itinerary that Alex curated was top notch!! Rhoderer, Navarro Family vineyards for lunch, Goldeneye, and finally ending at Toulouse. - which had the most amazing views of the valley and the most delicious cake that he surprised my Mom with!! It was delectable!! The day was warm and sunny and the wine was pouring!! If you're looking to wine taste in the Anderson valley make sure you call Alex and Tour Mendocino. The roads are a bit curvy and after drinking all day the ease of just getting in the van and having a safe drive back made it even better!! Alex you and your company are a gem and I can't wait to Tour Mendocino with you again!!

We stopped by for a tasting and enjoyed the experience!…read more The property is very dog friendly - lots of options on where to sit and for various party sizes. Kim was our tasting manager, and he was an absolute delight to chat with. We came with our pup, who was a little cranky from the drive. So appreciate how accommodating and understanding Kim was! The wine tasting was great - every single pour was refreshing! I enjoyed all the Pinot Noirs we tasted. We also took a stroll up the hill on our last glass, which was totally worth it - a short walk for a beautiful view.

Lula was our first tasting in Anderson Valley and it blew us away. The vibe is super relaxed. You…read morecan bring food and have a picnic right by the vineyard, with rolling hills as your backdrop. Kim was such a fun conversationalist and kept the wine flowing, and every single pour was DELICIOUS. He also recommended we walk up the hill after tasting to check out the views, and it was totally worth it. The scenery was stunning and it made for the perfect little stroll. Everyone at Lula could not have been nicer. We left with bottles and already know we will be back. Such a perfect start to our trip!

My friends and I decided to stop by Goldeneye winery on the way to Mendocino and I am so glad we…read moredid. We came on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. It was just and another group. We sat in the outside back area and when I tell you we were speechless... we were SPEECHLESS! We could not believe how beautiful and green our view was. It felt like we died and were in heaven lol. That is all we kept saying to each other. Our host Taylor was so lovely. She was very friendly, excited to talk about the wines with us, and gave us recommendations for food spots to try when we were staying in Mendicino. We did a tasting and I wish the pours were a tiny bit bigger but that didn't bother me at all because the view was amazing on it's own. We're so excited to come back!

We visited on a dreary rainy day. The valley was sleepy. What a great day to enjoy tastings in the…read moresmall tasting room, with a fire and jazz playing. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and all the wines. Afterwards we took a brief walk on the grounds to see the vineyard. The vines were changing color with the season and the vibrance was majestic. We can't wait to return and pick up some more wine. Our server was very knowledgeable and spent a good amount of time with us without being intrusive. We enjoyed our conversation.

Big fan. LUV the Chenin Blanc…read more This dry style CB Pairs great with Thai food or the famous Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken ( frozen) We are happy this winery makes great wine.

Free tasting? Yes please. The sommelier was friendly and knowledgeable. They have a good breadth of…read morewines. My favs were probs the pinot noir and their dessert wines. We took a nice stroll around the vineyards afterward. Anderson Valley is def underated in terms of their wine. Would love to come back.

Farm-to-table magic on California's North Coast…read more One of our favorite stops and one we still daydream about was Pennyroyal Farm. The cheeses alone are worth the drive, especially their Laychee which happened to be studded with fresh blueberries when we visited. If you try only one thing, make it the seasonal Laychee. It's unforgettable. We also devoured their ultra creamy deviled eggs, sipped wine, and ordered a cheese board because, honestly, cheese was the only thing on our minds. Boonville sits about 115 miles north of San Francisco, tucked among vineyards, redwoods, and small-town farmland. This whole stretch feels like a little slice of heaven. Stepping onto the property, it reminded me of a European farmstead. What makes Pennyroyal so special is that everything you taste comes directly from this land: goats, sheep, gardens, vineyards, cheese, wine - all feeding into each other on the same 66-acre ecosystem. Nothing is outsourced. They're open daily, and you can grab a table overlooking the vineyards or wander over to meet the animals and the people behind your very happy stomach. If you're exploring California's North Coast, this place belongs on your list.

The farm tour was a lot of fun and great for the kids. It's roughly 45 minutes but not much walking…read moresince the stops are close by each other. Great for kids, even the younger kids won't complain about the walk and the animals are exciting for them. Following the farm tour was the wine and cheese tasting, which was excellent of course. There are many great wineries in this area and the wine was good, but the specialty is on the cheese. The cheese was amazing! They offer a limited food menu (think heavy snacks or appetizers rather than a full meal) and the food was also excellent. Plenty of space for the kids to run around. At my next visit I'm bringing an ice cooler so that we can take cheese to-go for home enjoyment. Overall this is a delightful and kid-friendly wine and cheese tasting and I look forward to my next visit.

On the drive from the Bay Area to the Mendocino coast, you have options on routes to take. But the…read moremost delicious is following the winding road through Anderson Valley wine region which is replete with wineries and eateries along the entire stretch of this Northern California appellation. And towards the northern extreme of the valley are the spectacular vineyards of Roederer Estates and the home of some of the best sparkling wines in Northern California. Situated atop a hill with a commanding view of the vineyards, valley, and surrounding mountains, Roederer has a beautifully modern tasting room and new outdoor patio with abundant seating and umbrellas for shade. On the day we visited it was 81F outside in the sun, but thanks to the natural air conditioning of a Pacific breeze from the coast, it was super comfortable on the deck. Roederer has everything from traditional tastings of various house wines (mixed vintages, estate reserve, and flights) to wines by the glass to bottles if you are in the mood. Prices vary by vintage, but begin around $18 for a glass and go up. Tastings begin at $35. Bottles begin at $40. Members of wine clubs receive an approximate 20% discount on bottles and tastings. In addition to wines, a limited but nicely curated selection of nibbles are available (think Marcona almonds, olives, prosciutto and cheeses, and duck rillettes, but if you're feeling indulgent they also offer a variety of Tzar Nikolai caviar options that can break the bank). We ordered the duck rillettes which were yummy, albeit a very small portion and not house made. Also, they did not come with crackers, which were an additional charge. This was our only gripe, because do people just eat the rillettes straight out of the jar with a knife?!? But that aside, we loved our sparkling wine selection (a bottle of Brut rosé) and the casual luxury of enjoying our bottle on the outside patio during a gorgeous summer afternoon. Service was quick, attentive, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly, but not hovering or overbearing. Perfect balance. If you want to experience the best of Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, be sure not to miss this gem of a winery.

A poorly managed, lazy business hiding behind a beautiful landscape…read more My wife and I were in Mendocino for a family trip/mini honeymoon. Friday afternoon, we decided to venture out toward Philo to explore the vineyards in the area and stop by for some wine tastings. Roederer caught our eye off Hwy 128, so our group of 4 decided to go for a quick glass to enjoy the beautiful view. Enticed by the large door and expansive patio, we walked in to order our wines around 4:25pm. A taller long haired man greeted us with "Hey, sorry we're at full capacity" was our greeting. No hello, no welcome to our estate. I let him know we just stopped by for a glass and were not there for a full tasting. Uninterested, he just repeated that they were at capacity and finished for the day. Their hours state that they close at 5, and rejecting 1 glass of wine at 30 minutes before closing seems absurd and rather lazy to me. Let the photos speak for themselves...half of the interior tables being available, along with half the exterior being available meant full capacity. There are an abundance of family run and established vineyards all throughout the Anderson valley. DO NOT waste your time coming to Roederer Estate.

If you are driving up to Mendocino or anywhere remotely close to this winery, it is a must go. The…read moreview is breathtaking and spectacular, and then wine is some of the best Pinot noir you'll ever have. Also, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. This has been a family favorite and a MUST since we discovered it.

Back again...and the venue and the ladies are lovely as always. Their customer service is always…read moretop notch making sure our glasses are never empty. The vineyard and the views from deck were very beautiful despite the cloudy, cold weather. The winds are yummy as always. My favorite this time around was the Valdigue, finishes very softly in the palette.