Big fan. LUV the Chenin Blanc. 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. read more

Free tasting? Yes please. The sommelier was friendly and knowledgeable. They have a good breadth of wines. 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. read more

This winery was a middle of the road tasting experience for me sadly. While the host and the property were great (Loved the history), the wine sadly was not. First and foremost, loved the location, lots of history. The wine list after being seated was almost every varietal you could think of, which some wineries can pull off, but many cannot. Tasting fee was very reasonable, grant it not being in some of the more prominent regions in California. Regardless, I'd say most of the wines were not really something I'd rant over. To be clear, not terrible, but really middle of the road. Price point was great for all the wines though, so no complaints there. I'd say if they worked on the quality, easily a 4+ star location on Yelp, but honestly would still recommend just for the property itself! read more

Had a great visit and wine tasting at beautiful Husch Vineyards, with Ken who was full of fun stories and conversation. They make lots of wonderful wines at great prices and there's no tasting fee. This is how wine tasting should be. read more

Husch Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Philo, California

This was the most pleasant wine tasting experience yet!! Located on a beautiful, relaxing vineyard with some of the most authentic wine in California. They had a free tasting menu and were super accommodating- we ended up leaving with 4 bottles of their Zinfandel (truly amazing). If you're in the Mendocino area, definitely make time to stop by and meet their friendly staff and warm & welcoming atmosphere!!! read more

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A few years ago a group of us did a wine tasting here and we all loved not only their wine but the juice as well. I have never forgotten that juice! Fast forward to today, currently 32 weeks pregnant and have a two year old, we decided to stop in on our way home from the coast and let our daughter have a tasting of their non alcoholic grape juice and it was the cutest experience! I didn't catch the woman's name who served us but she was so kind and friendly to us! We purchased 6 bottles of juice to bring home. I left feeling like it would be a shame if I didn't give this winery a review that it deserved after the experience we had today. The customer service was a 100/100. Felt more like family the way she treated my daughter and I. Thank you to Husch for the non alcoholic juice option and to giving us a memory I will definitely cherish! Not to mention the little building is so cute and the grounds are well maintained and beautiful! read more

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Excellent tasting experience and very good wines. I was a bit on the fence due to previous reviews commenting about the size of the tasting room and service but couldn't have had a better experience. Cozy ambience, lots of history about Anderson Valley and the winery. Top notch wines at an affordable price. read more

Husch Vineyards - Tasting room - Wineries Near Me - Philo, California

We popped in around 4pm on Labor Day and had a lovely wine tasting experience! I especially enjoyed their rose and chardonnays, and my husband really liked their Pinots and Zin. We also loved the fact that they were so kid-friendly! They have a bottled Gewurtzaminer juice available for teetotalers and children, which we really appreciated. The staff was very warm and friendly towards our 5 year old daughter, and brought her a little Husch-specific coloring book with crayons, which kept her entertained while mom and dad tasted wines - brilliant! The tasting room is cute and cozy, and their back deck was an absolutely delightful spot to taste wines on a sunny afternoon! We had a wonderful experience here, and look forward to returning! read more

Casual outdoor wine tasting with some easy-drinking Mendocino wine. Came by on a Friday afternoon to sample the local Mendocino staple, Husch Vineyards. I am typically a red wine (Pinots, Syrahs, Bordeaux blends) kind of gal, but the mid summer heat had me curious to imbibe their white tasting menu. I love that they had a Gewurztraminer (dry German white wine) and Chenin Blanc (a floral/honeyed French white wine)! These are not wines you would typically find in Northern California wine country, and I was excited to see them on the menu! Ended up purchasing a bottle of both (because why not when their prices are so affordable?)! No tasting fee. Simply select the flight you'd like to try and they bring it to the table in a to-go style container so you can do a casual, self guided tasting. Great easy drinking wines that you will find in stores along the coast! I would recommend for anyone passing through Philo and seeking a kid and dog friendly vineyard to visit read more

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Savannah was our server today and very knowledgeable and very descriptive in describing the wines. When you get to pick which ones to taste it's helpful to have someone like her pouring! read more

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Delicious white wines, mediocre reds, and an all-around average wine tasting experience. I absolutely love wine tasting in the Anderson Valley, but tasting at Husch was unfortunately my least favorite tasting experience. I came to Husch after visiting another winery nearby. Husch's estate and tasting room is a lot smaller than many of the other wineries nearby, but I typically enjoy a more intimate wine tasting experience anyways. When I walked in, I wasn't greeted right away. I kind of sat there for a little while until one of the sommeliers finally noticed me. They have a small tasting bar and a few barrels where people were conducting their tastings. One of the ladies brought over a tasting menu and a glass. She wasn't the friendliest of the bunch, but I've encountered much worse. Their bottle prices are extremely reasonable here. It kind of made me question why the prices were so low at first. But after tasting a few of their wines, I was really surprised with the quality of some of them. A tasting consists of 6 wines of your choice. I'm a red wine gal at heart, so I started chose mostly reds. However, I found their red wines to be underwhelming. The real winners here are their white wines. Their Gewurztraminer was incredibly smooth, light, and refreshing. And, their Chenin Blanc... oh my! It was honestly some of the best that I've ever tasted. It was crisp, fruity, and perfect to sip on a warm summer day. I bought a bottle of both to take home with me. Although the white wines were wonderful, the entire tasting experience felt rushed. If there's one thing that you should know about me in regards to wine tasting; NEVER rush me while I'm sipping on my wine. It's like the ultimate slap in the face. I hate when I cannot fully enjoy my wine because I'm being rushed. The lady who assisted me was so impersonal and kept coming back every 5 minutes to see if I was done so that she could hurry up and pour me the next wine. Such a no-no. She started to calm down as I tasted more wines, but the damage had already been done. All in all, their Chenin Blanc and Gewurztraminer are top notch here and a steal for the price. However, because of this experience, I will just resort to buying more of their bottles in store as opposed to at their winery. read more

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Oldest winery in Anderson Valley! You can enjoy your complimentary wine tasting in the converted pony barn from the late 1800's or outside among the flowers, trees & endless rows of grapes! The grounds here are out of a children's story book! It was love at first sight. It's family owned and unpretentious. Feels very different from most wineries in Napa. I love this area of the country and everything feels like it's moving in a slower manner which is so welcoming when you visit from a large city that never sleeps. The ladies who work here are down to earth and it felt like we knew them for years after chatting it up as we got tipsier and tipsier. Open 7 days a week from 10-6! read more

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Very welcoming and the wine was great. We will be back. Liked that we could taste outside

My BF and I came here for the 2019 White Wine Weekend and it was our first time in Anderson Valley. The tasting room is small but it had a cozy feeling to it. There were two associates that were working and they both did a great job attending to all the groups that were there. The 5 wines that were featured for the weekend also had an aroma exercise where they had each that was present in the wine we were tasting. It was the first time I've had something like this and I found it enjoyable. They also had cheese, almonds, and flatbread to pair. They also had a mystery wine that I almost guessed correctly from the other wine tasting list. There is no tasting fee for this winery and you get to taste a total of 6 wines. The prices here were also reasonable compared to what you usually see. Out of all the wineries I visited for the weekend my favorite experience came from here. I ended up buying the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc and the 2017 Chenin Blac. My BF also bought 2 bottles and we can't wait to come back! read more

I loved this adorable little winery! I visited last month and had a great time tasting their wines and enjoying the super cute and whimsical atmosphere. The owner was very friendly and we enjoyed hearing her story about opening the winery! I would love to visit again sometime :) read more

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Stopped by on our way to Mendocino. I first had Husch wines couple years ago and fell in love! Such a cute wine tasting room, you can try 6 wines for free of charge! Recommend to bring lunch or snacks since there's a great picnic area right outside of the tasting room. They provide the self guided map of the vineyards. I love thier white wines, my favorite is Chenin Blanc and Dry Gewurztraminer. Ended up buying one case of whites :) read more

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One of my favorite wineries in the Anderson Valley, and they have a great breadth of both white and red wines. Not going to get into a lot of high brow wine analysis here, just a great place for some interesting wines. They always have something a little different, we had a wild yeast white wine that had an interesting funky element to it and they mix in sweet and dry Gewurztraminer's into their mix. Red wines are very solid, their blends being a cut above their single varietals in my opinion. Very good value for what you pay for, you can find some very good wines for under $25, $20 bucks. read more

The thing that most people tend to overlook at Husch is that they make real wines of distinction in addition to a well stocked portfolio of delicious and affordable everyday sippers for which Mendocino County is so rightly famous. Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc and excellent red and white blends under $15, to be sure. But also some of the very best reserve Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon in all of California. Maybe it is because you can taste 6 wines here for free. Or because the tasting room is so unpretentious and open to the elements, virtually covered by a beautiful labyrinth of red roses lovingly maintained by the winery's foreman, Raul. No appointments needed here, ever. Or tasting fees, for that matter. Maybe they need more mood lighting and marble countertops or 90+ Parker and Wine Enthusiast scores. You could be forgiven for overlooking the fact that Husch may be responsible for the best Cabernet I've tried from Mendocino County: the 2013 Grand Oz 100% Cabernet of which a precious few 4 barrels were produced. Or a "special reserve" Chardonnay that is quintessential Californian white wine in a glass. If this is cougar juice, then by all means, count me in! Roar, baby. Roar. There is no reason not to come here the next time you visit Anderson Valley. Get a bottle of the Grand Oz Cabernet if it is not sold out yet. It is hand signed and numbered by the Oswald family and has a seal of wax. They will even present it in brown wrapping paper for you if you purchase a bottle. For around $60, it puts many Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles wineries to shame, and it will improve in complexity for a decade or more in your cellar if you have the patience to wait. Of course, you could always get a Chenin Blanc or Estate Pinot as well. Just give Husch a chance to wow you on your next visit. Chances are they will! read more

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Laid back atmosphere on a nice little deck under grape vines. Great free tasting and overall good time. The person pouring was attentive and nice to talk with. read more

Such a lovely little spot in Anderson Valley! They don't require reservations and there isn't a tasting fee. The vibe is relaxed and the tasting takes place outdoors at picnic takes, most of which have shade. They offer tasters several flights to choose from: all while, all red, a mix of red and white, and sweet. On the day were were there, the sweet flight had three offerings and the others had six. I went with sweet because I have to severely limit my alcohol intake. I was only a fan of one, the firm in bland. It was light and refreshing. The Muscat and sweet savignon bland were both a bit too sweet for me. Other hits at the table were the old vine zinfandel and the great oz. That wine changes a bit each year, but the current blend is all cabernet. Pointscto the staff, who were knowledgeable and friendly. Since Husch is On the Philo end, you might be wine out by the time you get there. That was not the case for us. It was already on my list for this visit. They are just across the road from Roederer (bubbles!) and just up the road from Navarro. Make a day of it! read more

Husch is an excellent Anderson Valley stop! Awesome white wines (featuring an incredibly refreshing Gewurztraminer), complimentary tasting, very reasonable bottle pricing, and a family-oriented tasting experience. Did I mention complimentary tasting? In Napa nowadays it feels like it's $15 to look at the wine, $20 to smell it, $50 to taste it. Absurd. Lose your pretentious clothes and change your GPS directions to Boonville. I always leave Husch with a case of their Whites. I usually grab a few Gewurztraminers. Milady usually grabs a sweet dessert wine. Unless she's been mouthy that day. Then she gets none. Anderson Valley is so refreshing. Husch wines are so refreshing. Get refreshed! Head to Husch. read more

Was already biased, because MSG had purchased a few half bottles of their wines, and I already knew I was a fan. MSG and I read the same NY Times article about Anderson, and we just bided our time to get out there. Alas! Crazy busy the Sunday day of Open House. Nice music, free goodie pairings to try... The wines here are better suited to the tastes that I prefer. Some really knock on this place, saying there is nothing special. I respectfully beg to differ, as we walked away with at least 4 bottles, ranging from a reserve Sauv Blanc to a red. It's a bit of country charm here... I liken it to stepping out in the South and enjoying the sun. The tasting room is more of a modfied shed/shack, and just not refined, like Goldeneye is. Enjoyed the time and the free tastings...very much. We would definitely come again. PS They too, like Navarro, sell bottled grape juice here. I believe it was selling for $9/bottle. read more

I can be bought. Well not exactly, but buy me alcohol and I can be swayed into being a believer. A few years back while dining in a Ukiah restaurant with my brother, we ordered a bottle of Husch Cabernet. As we sat eating our dinner and enjoying our wine and discussing the winery itself we noticed a couple sitting a few tables behind us giving us the "eye". Were we being offensive? did I smell? Finally when the evening was over our waiter came over with the check and says to us "the couple behind you has bought your wine for you". I paid and walked over to thank them. It turns out they were part of the Oswald family (not of the book depository fame...I think) owners of Husch Winery. They were both very nice and pleasant and thanked us for supporting their winery. I had already been a member of their wine club and will never forget the generosity they extended. I am a lifelong fan. read more

My friend and I went to 5 wineries in the Anderson Valley yesterday. This was BY FAR the worst. Why? 1. The 2 employees in the tasting room. The room was quite crowded, but my friend and I were able to find some space by one of the wine barrels. A couple by the bar left, but it was still jammed packed. Lady that had served us: "Hey, there is some space here. Would you like come over here?" "No thanks, we have a nice spot right here." "Well it would be much easier for me to serve you if you came over" Eh ok... So we went over and she didn't serve us, but passed us on to the other dude. He was quite snobbish and made the assumption that we were just there for the free tasting. Which leads me to #2. 2. The wines really weren't that good. Very disappointing in fact because my dad had hyped them up, and I have enjoyed Husch before. So we didn't buy any wine there because frankly there were no wines there worth buying. After the way we were treated however, I don't plan to ever go back there again thanks to the the ultra douchebag behavior of the staff. And while i sincerely doubt anyone from Husch reads reviews on here, I'll say this just in case they do: you can thank your staff for losing a potential long-term customer. I come up here often due to family ties. I realize I don't have the full blown Marina yuppie look going on, but I do appreciate a good wine. But after being stereotyped (FYI, don't wear a t-shirt and flip flops if you go here) by people who lost their sense of style a couple decades ago (if they ever had it to begin with), I will not plan to buy your wine again. Yeah, I bear grudges. 2 stars because it is a cute cottage and the grounds are very nice as well. read more

Very dissapointed. I have often enjoyed stopping here and enjoyed your wine. But today I was extremely frustrated and dissapointed. We all have to deal with Covid regulations but if your hours say you are open until 5:00, be open until 5:00. Closing a tasting room to people that want to spend money at your establishment is careless. If you struggled through Covid restrictions we are here to help and support you, but we can't do that if you close or early.... read more

Husch Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Philo, California

Gorgeous vineyards flank the small cottage-like tasting room at this Anderson Valley vineyard. Said to be the oldest in the appellation, Husch does a great Sauvignon Blanc. Recommended wines for purchase: 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, their 25th vintage of this wine! read more

Great range of wines here! Highly recommend stopping by for a quick wine tasting. They also have special wines sold only here!

One of the many wineries within the Anderson Valley. Good signage, decent parking, small room, and decent patio outdoor area. Room was fully decorated with the awards from various trade events. Staff was quick, friendly, and well articulated. Staff answered questions and described wine offerings. Notes and points were on point. Plenty of choices to enlighten and freshen ones palette from sweets, drys, leathers. Nothing to complain about. We enjoyed many offerings. We ended up with a Chenin Blanc and a red. Overall impressed and would come back. read more

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Husch Vineyards is a small, family owned and operated winery. It is said to be the oldest winery in the Anderson Valley appellation, located in Mendocino County. Need to watch for it as sign not large and it is hidden it is on the left side of the road. With 6 free tastings what more can you ask for. The Anderson Valley is one of California's most scenic areas. The drive through the hills is delightful if you do not get car sick. In the center of the valley is Boonville which once had its own language. Once noted for apples the valley is now becoming a must stop for wine lovers. Husch states they produce 18 different wines. While this is no doubt true I found their Chardonnay , Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer ( this goes with spicy Asian foods in my opinion) where the wines I enjoyed. I have a two buck chuck palate so take this into consideration. The hostesses in the tasting room were friendly and not pushy. Unlike Roederer they did not look down on the non winos but let you determine what you liked and did not discuss exotic flavors that only those with vivid imaginations can taste. The tasting room is in and old looking wooden barn. Little tight when crowded but the grounds are nice. read more

On our regular vacations to Mendo, we always drive Highway 128 and stop at Husch, Navarro and the Philo Apple Farm. I don't think our car would just drive past! We were introduced to Husch when we lived in Fort Bragg in the 80s. We have preferred wines, as do most people, and fortunately Husch is available outside the area. The tasting room is fun and VERY picturesque. On one of our trips last year we even had a little "entertainment". A bottle of wine had broken and all of it spilled on the carpet behind the counter. We watched one of the staff cleaning it up with lots and lots of paper towels. I'm sure the wine aroma lasted quite a while. read more

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Love this place! It seriously looks like snow whites cottage both inside and out. Really good Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer (try their late harvest and dry). They keep them cold so grab a bottle and take it to the river! read more

Husch is great! Especially if you love Anderson Valley wines, you will like the wide range of white wines here. The reserve Chardonnay is exceptional and the Gewurztraminer and Chenin Blanc are great values. Tastings are free for up to 6 wines and numerous outdoor tasting areas invite you to linger. Definitely a place to bookmark for your next visit! And if you like elegant red wine, save room for the reserve Cabernet as well. If you are visiting during good weather, there are lovely picnic and tasting areas just outside the cozy, wood-paneled tasting room. These are shaded by grape vines and other flowering, canopy-creating plants, making for an intimate, cozy experience that is also full of fresh air and sunshine with views of the surrounding estate vineyards. While the tasting room is only a short uphill drive from Highway 128 (with its steady flow at times of logging trucks and wine-related traffic), it feels much further, and plenty of trees on the property create a feeling of seclusion and natural beauty. Husch offers a red and white blend of wine for around $10 that they only sell at the tasting room and other locations in Mendocino County. While I prefer their higher-end offerings, if you are planning a large event or simply want everyday wines that are well priced for the quality, these are great case purchases to consider, or have shipped home before you leave Anderson Valley. Husch is among the earliest wineries in the valley and they have lots of vineyards to choose from, both in Anderson Valley and nearer to Ukiah, where the warmer weather allows for different grape varietals to thrive. Navarro also makes similar styles to wine to Husch, and both are award-winning wineries with rich histories in Mendocino, but they aren't identical. I think I like Husch Cabernets better, and their Zinfandel is excellent as well. Navarro makes a great Riesling and has many Pinot Noir wines to choose from, and a good Grenache as well. Be sure to taste wines at both if time permits on your next visit! read more

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I am reluctant to write a negative review for this winery. Prior to visiting I had a very positive impression of the winery-- I had tried many of their white wines and enjoyed every single one. When I visited the tasting room with my husband, we were both taken aback at the cold and unwelcoming service. I was already intent on buying a bottle when I walked in (maybe I should have declared this to them at the very beginning and would have received better service? Who knows). We were greeted very impersonally by the sommelier who shoved a menu on the counter to us. The sommelier made no effort to connect with us, ask us questions about wines that interested us, or even what brought us to the winery. The tasting felt very rushed. It felt as though we had already been profiled as visitors who would not buy anything (and thus undeserving of decent service). The whole encounter was gruff, terse and unpleasant and made me wonder what the point of operating a tasting room is if the staff is unable or unwilling to provide a pleasant and welcoming environment. We bought two bottles despite all this. I don't expect obsequious behavior or cloyingly sweet service. Neutral and polite is fine but the winery did not meet this expectation. Overall, I would say my impression of the winery is worse having visited and makes me less likely to purchase their wines in the future. read more

Something (reds/whites/sweets) for everyone in a beautiful setting. Can't beat a complimentary tasting!

Really cute setting. We were able to walk in without any reservations (oops!) and the staff was accommodating. The little tasting they give you in the carrier is really cute and smart for Covid restrictions - I chose the red flight. Love that their tastings are complimentary. Nice place! read more

We visited Husch on a Saturday afternoon. We had an appointment and tasted wine in the shade of a grape trellis at a picnic table. Next time I'll bring a picnic lunch. We bought wine and juice, watched the sheep graze then hiked in the vineyards before moving on. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly, the wine was rich and delicious and the location was quaint and idyllic. We especially appreciated the COVID safe presentation of all the tastes brought to us at one time allowing us to sip and enjoy at our own pace without feeling any pressure. We look forward to returning. read more

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Funky, dark & small tasting room covered with news clippings and information, up-ended wine barrel tables and amazing dessert wine. I can't remember any of the other wines I had but fell in love with the sweet white wine and brought some home. I shall return! The End. read more

I love the quaintness of the Husch tasting room, which makes it worth the stop by itself. They have a lot of wines to taste, though we sadly did not leave with any we liked particularly. We didn't find them very interesting or complex. However, the woman who talked about the wines was informative, kind, and non-pushy. The cottage was a bit full at the time we arrived, but the three people working there did a pretty good job attending to us once we got to the main counter. read more

Breathtaking, intimate winery. Quite a contrast to the one across the street that looks like a castle .... this is a visit into simplicity and beauty. Liked the sauv blanc and reserve Chardonnay best; two of the higher end pinots pretty good but wasn't keen on the finish. Great picnic area .... we spent 2 hours here tasting and relaxing. Very much enjoyed it. read more

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Beautiful yet quaint grounds. Nice pinots. A deliciously sweet late harvest Gewztraminer that I almost brought home with me... A sweet muscat and Gewztraminer [non-alcoholic] juice that I did bring home with me... This was a great stop - especially on your way East on 128. Just pull right over to the right. The people here were very friendly and could talk about wines all day. The list of 13 wines is free to taste but they liberally limit you to 6 so that you don't get too toasty to navigate the ridiculously winding highway on your way either east or west. If you're tasting with a friend you can easily sample all 13 by sharing sips of each's 6 and maybe push for a 7th. ;) read more

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