Duckhorn winery is the sister winery! Great scenery from…read morethe background, well-maintained landscaping, which made the wine tasting experience even better! Goldeneye Gowan Creek Pinot Noir was my favorite out of the five! 10 sense was another great choice to bring a bottle home!

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!

Spent a perfect afternoon at Husch Vineyards & Winery in Philo. The wines were fantastic, but what…read morereally made the experience special were Maggie and Patty -- both were incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely welcome from the moment we arrived. We grabbed turkey, Swiss, and avocado sandwiches from Lemon's Market and enjoyed them in Husch's beautiful picnic area surrounded by vineyards and redwoods. The whole place has such a relaxed, authentic Anderson Valley vibe. And in a time when tasting fees seem to be everywhere, Husch's complimentary tasting is a rare and very appreciated treat these days. It made the experience feel genuinely hospitable and unpretentious. If you're looking for a laid-back winery with great hospitality, gorgeous grounds, and excellent wine, Husch is an absolute must-stop on Highway 128. We'll definitely be back

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.

Highly recommend Navarro vineyard if you are passing by Philo! Wine tasting here is casual and…read moresuper affordable. For $10 you can pick around 5 pours of your liking and enjoy the views at the patio or stay indoor. Crackers, cheese and salami are sold at the shop. I love their 2014 Chardonnay and 2013 Pinot noir. I purchased 2 bottles from them and signed up for their mailing list. Staff were friendly and busy.

Loved this place! Stumbled upon it on our way to Mendocino. The ambiance is very nature and…read morepicturesque. Food is not served here. The service was amazing! $10 tastings and the fee is waved if you buy bottles. We walked out with 9 bottles, 3 of which were actually grape juice. Make sure you try the grape juice!!!

Without a doubt the Roederer Estate is the best producer of sparkling wines in the United States…read more In my opinion, if you want a sparkling, you can't beat one of the ones they have in their lineup! My personal favorite is the Anderson Valley Brut. It has a dry, crisp sharp oak-aged taste. The taste comes from the magic of the Anderson Valley. It is a long narrow valley that funnels in the cold fog from the ocean which drops the temperature and slows the ripening of the grapes. It's hard to beat this stuff!

Fortunately for me,I was paying attention to Mina G.z reviews when her love of Roderer Champagne…read morepopped up. It just so happened that I was looking for another option for Brut Champagne in the $25 ish range. After securing and trying, it has become my go to for any day/ everyday thirst quenching. As the most interesting man in the world would probably say," I don't drink Champagne everyday,but when I do it's Roederer"! Try it! I think you're going to like it.

We were driving through town on our way to Mendocino and stopped at a place called Jumbo's Win Win…read morefor a bite. Jumbo's has awesome food and my honey had a glass of Scharffwnberfer brut. We were talking about buying a bottle as we pulled out, and the tasing room was right next door!! We stopped in and shared a tasting. Our server, Sam, was awesome. Great selection of bubbles. Of course we became members!!! We will be back!

Dog friendly 'homey' winery serving sparkly wines.. very tasty selections, each tasting different…read morefrom one another. The staff is wonderful too.

Those wines!!!! Daaaaayum!!! I mean... I can't even decide on a favorite at this point. Every wine…read morethat I tried just kept getting better and better and I soon realized that they were all just delicious. Came here during a wine tasting event and left with 3 bottles of wine. And this was only the second winery that I had been to during the event. I usually try not to purchase too heavily at the beginning of a wine event because I tend to find great wines at the last wineries that I visit. But woo wee, I struck gold here and couldn't leave without some wine. Rivino is a family owned boutique winery that's nestled in the hillside of Ukiah. This is not typically where I go wine tasting, but this wonderful wine tasting event exposed me to what I've been missing on this side of town. Their grounds are extremely charming! Their estate overlooks their beautiful ranch and vineyards and also features an entertainment space where they throw events and have live music from time to time. Winemaker Jason McConnell was there at the event pouring wines and mingling with guests and staff. He is definitely a character and has so many entertaining stories. You can tell that he really enjoys producing his wine and he is super confident about it too. But he has a right to be because wow is that wine delicious! Not only did he pour us their special event wines, but he also hooked us up with tastes of several of his personal faves. He even asked me what my favorite wines were and had me taste a few wines that he knew would satisfy my palate. What's amazing is that they have great whites AND reds. Usually I've found that one is better than the other, but they are both superb here. Oh yeah, and they're Blanc de Blanc Sparkling is also delicious! Their white wines are top notch. I was extremely impressed with their Pinot Blanc, Estate Chardonnay, and Viognier. Pinot Blanc is usually hard for me to find unless i'm in or near this area (Mendocino/Anderson Valley), so I knew I was going home with a bottle of it right after the first sip. Their estate Chardonnay is so crisp, citrusy, and tropical. I had to have it. So amazing. And their reds! To die for. Loved their estate Sedulous Red Blend and their yummy Cab Franc, but ultimately fell in love with their bright and fruity Tiger Juice red blend. So joyfully fruity and jammy. It also came home with me. Yeah, their wines are definitely fine with me. The only reason why I'm rating 4 stars instead of 5 is because a few of the staff members had attitudes and some of the exchanges between these ladies and the winemaker were kind of weird and at times... uncomfortable. Not really sure what's going on there but take what you want from that information. But even with that, it didn't ruin the fun time that I had here. The wine is superb and I can see why they have so many great accolades in the area.

We are working be club members here and stop every time we come through the area. Love it!read more

Located right off Highway 101 in Hopland, Saracina Vineyards makes a striking first impression. As…read moreyou drive in, you're greeted by beautiful vineyards, old-growth trees, and a fun surprise--they even have alpacas on-site! The building itself is thoughtfully designed. Upon walking in, you find a cozy patio overlooking a peaceful fountain, while the interior is bright, airy, and offers plenty of comfortable seating. I was greeted warmly by Jose, who was very knowledgeable and shared some great insights into the history of the estate. As for the wine, Saracina leans heavily into their white varietals, typically offering just two or three red options. It's a must-visit if you appreciate a crisp, bright tasting profile. They also make their own Olive Oil. The Meyer Lemon was my go to. The property is also a dream for photography, so I'd highly recommend making a stop here to soak in the scenery and enjoy everything this unique spot has to offer.

Wonderful winery! Beautiful views, wine and the staff amazing!!! We joined the wine club too!read more

Merry Edwards just opened a tasting room at the former Domaine Anderson winery right off from…read moreHighway 128 in Philo, California. Great variety of wines. From variety of appellation tastings. Mendo Sonoma Russian River Anderson valley Reds and whites. Great Chardonnay's and Pinot noirs. Beautiful property on 50 acres of estate vineyards Thank god they have Emily back at the tasting room she's so helpful friendly and knowledgeable. Glad they are using this space and it was renovated with new design.