We were in Mendocino for our best friends' wedding and they decided to do a winery tour the day…read moreafter. In hindsight, we should have known waking up early after a long and fun wedding night was too ambitious! Luckily the staff at Pennyroyal Farm took care of us regardless of our tired and delayed souls! Shoutout to Bonnie and Steph!!! - PARKING - Dedicated lot with plenty of spots - no need to worry about scarce parking here. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - They have several merch items and cheeses/foods for sale in their main room. You can see tastings being done inside, but our group was stationed outside in a nice shaded area under some umbrellas. There are actually several seating arrangements outside, all covered! We started with the farm tour, seeing how the grapes are grown and then exploring the animals' living areas. The tour really put into perspective how much goes into the cultivation of their cheeses and wines, which makes you appreciate the tastings even more! The boards were beautifully presented, and the wines/juices were amazing paired with them! There wasn't one wine/juice/cheese that I didn't enjoy! - OVERALL - An amazing spot for a wine/cheese tour! The staff here are so welcoming and I had an amazing time, despite the lack of sleep we got. Truly grateful for them being so accommodating, and will highly recommend this place for anyone that plans to visit the area!

Adorable farm and tasting room with excellent cheese!…read more Their cheeses are sheep milk or a blend of sheep and goat. I love a goaty cheese, and they have several aged goat/ sheep hard cheeses. Imagine a machete that tasted of goat. Yummy! We enjoyed a free sample of 3, and bought 2 Dogs welcome in back patio only You can feed the goats 10:30 am tour visits the milking room and goat barns Other occasions like night movie with dinner

Can you say Puppies and Wine... cause that is exactly what you get! We had a great afternoon with…read moreCory and the Fox Collie puppies. The wines are from grapes around the area - Bee Hunter basically is a women who would go out "bee hunting" *cough* Cool building, delicious wine, and super kind people. Definitely enjoyed the selection of wines and left with a few bottles.

Some of the wines are astoundingly good, however, city slickers beware, this a Farm First tasting…read moreexperience in the truest sense. Aka there are puppies running around everywhere doing what puppies do, pooping/peeing whenever they want. It's a bit of a chaotic experience, which is why you travel the extra hour past Sonoma/Napa to come to Anderson Valley to try wines, for the authenticity and rawness of true winemakers, and simultaneously demanding you to drop your pretenses and lean all the way into what it takes to be in an Ag community, or if too uncomfortable, leave and grab lunch across the street at the Michelin star restaraunt where you'll probably feel "more at home."

Can not say enough good things about Foursight!…read more ° Excellent wine. ° Excellent service and explanation of their wine. ° Greeting dog, Spot, is friendly loves saying hello. Heard he does excellent lavendar field tours too. ° Was given some very delicious crackers as well. ° Huge outdoor area. - but the tasting room itself is quite small. Cozy if you want to put it that way. We bought 4 bottles and highly recommended it to others at our campsite.

I had such a wonderful time yesterday on my first visit. I had driven by this winery many times…read moreand finally stopped. So glad I did. Spot the greeter was amazing! Kristy was very knowledgeable about all of the wines and her passion was evident. I love family owned and operated places. My favorite wines were the semi-dry/semi sweet Sauvignon Blanc and I also liked their variety of Pinot Noirs - all different and tasty. The lavender field is beautiful. I learned about lavender too which was a plus. What a great place! Thanks again Kristy for taking such good care of me and to your wonderful pup Spot!

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.

Stopped by here recently to do a tasting. Their pinot noir was delicious. Small tasting room. My…read morewife and I were treated great by the server on duty. Most of the wines we tasted we liked some more than others. But their pinot noirs are definitely my personal favorites. This winery was recommended by someone who used to be or is in their wine club. She told me the wine club charges a packing fee while the shipping is complimentary. We thought of joining their wine club we but didn't want to pay for packing their wines mailed to me.

One word... Gewurztraminer! GET IT! It's phenomenal here! For a girl who primarily drinks red wine,…read moreI must say that I am thoroughly impressed with their white wine. So much so, that I actually preferred their white wine selection over their reds. Yes, indeed! Philo Ridge Vineyards is a cozy tasting room located in downtown Booneville right off of Highway 128. They offer a variety of different wines including Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and so on. The tasting room itself is smaller than all of the other tasting rooms that I went to while wine tasting in Booneville. However, I could tell that this tasting room was extremely popular amongst the locals by how busy it was. Unfortunately, it can get a bit cramped and this is what happened when I arrived for my tasting. Nevertheless, the majority of the wines that I tasted were exceptional! Let me just say that Jill is an absolute Doll! Although she was basically swamped, she was able to assist us with a smile and poise. Her vivid descriptions and passion around the wines that she presented really shined through. I feel like it made me enjoy the wines even more. The cheese bread that they were serving didn't hurt either! I didn't get the name of the bread or even what cheese that it was made with, but it tasted yummy even while cold. Now to the best part... those wines! I tasted their 2014 Ferrington Vineyard Gewurztraminer, 2014 Nelson Vineyard Pinot Gris, 2014 Nelson Ranch Viognier, 2012 Marguerite Vineyard Pinot Noir, and their 2011 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. I'm a love of Pinot Noir and although I liked the Pinots here, I wouldn't exactly call them my favorites. As I previously mentioned, the standouts here were their lovely whites! The Pinot Gris was light and fruity with the most fragrant pear aroma. I also really enjoyed the Viognier which had a very enjoyable floral taste with delicious notes of peaches and apricots. However, the torch goes to that Gewurztraminer! YEEESSS! Gimme some more of that goodness, mmm! The tropical fruits and crispness could be tasted from start to finish. If you love wines that are light, crisp, and full of floral and tropical notes, then this wine is definitely for you! It's the perfect wine to sip on a warm summer day. All in all, I wouldn't mind coming back to Philo Ridge to do another tasting. However, I would try to go during their off-peak hours to get a more intimate experience.

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.

We had such a wonderful experience at the Toulouse Vineyards tasting room! The wines were…read morefantastic, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the views made the experience even more enjoyable. The highlight of our visit was the incredible hospitality. Erica and Larissa are amazing! They were so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. They took the time to answer our questions, share the stories behind the wines, and made the tasting feel personal rather than rushed. If you're looking for a relaxed, beautiful place to enjoy exceptional wine and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend stopping by Toulouse Vineyards. We can't wait to come back!

Yum. Don't miss this spot as you drive through town. Family owned vineyards pour tastings and add…read morewine knowledge with every taste. Try the rose - there is a reason it has won so many awards!

What a stunning little tasting room! Located in the small town of Booneville right along highway…read more128, Seebass Vineyards is a family owned winery and tasting room that is known for their award winning Chardonnay and Syrah. When I first heard that they were known for their Chardonnay, I slightly cringed. Chardonnay is probably my least favorite wine and in my mind, I initially thought that the wines here just weren't going to be for me... and then, there was Michelle. I have to give it up to Michelle! She was super interactive and entertaining. She totally proved me wrong by exposing me to a Chardonnay that was actually tolerable for my taste buds! As soon as she took the bottle out, I noticed that a few other people cringed right along with me at first. She mentioned that she loved pouring this for red wine drinkers who aren't into Chardonnays. She poured me their 2013 Family Chardonnay which was unusually light with a minimal amount of oak. It was probably one of the only Chardonnays that I've tried where it didn't taste super oaky. She explained that this was due to their use of steel barrels for aging. I have to say, I was really impressed. How could she get this Pinot Noir girl to actually like a Chardonnay? Not sure how she did it, but she did. Not saying that I have converted, but I am definitely way more open minded than I was before. Their 2013 Grand Reserve Syrah tasted phenomenal! It was bold and in your face which a bit of a kick in the finish. I can definitely see why their Syrah was award winning. They also make jams here and I believe that one couple actually purchased one. The tasting room is lovely! It's filled with antique furniture and vintage artwork that gives the room a very retro feel. Michelle's father was also an artist and his original pieces can also be found in their tasting room as well as on some of their wine bottles. They have a shaded outside deck that can be used for lounging outside, but it's pretty small and has limited space for only a few people. Michelle does a wonderful job in educating and entertaining her guests at the tasting bar. You can definitely tell that she is a natural at what she does. I would highly recommend wine tasting here if you are in the area and if you like Chardonnay and Syrah!

Their wines are some of our favorite and it's always a pleasure to stop in Yorkville and have a…read morepicnic and play some bocce and taste their wonderful wines and ports!

We love stopping by Meyer Family on our way up to the Mendocino coast! Have been stopping there for…read moreyears. Always friendly staff and great wine tasting experience. They have a play structure for kids and even a few disc golf holes. This time around we had the pleasure of meeting Pocket the resident guard rooster. He does take his job very seriously but all you have to do is present to pick him up and he usually runs away. We always purchase a few bottles of Fluffy Billows to take home. It is by far our favorite Cab at an amazing price point!

Came here on a day when we were one of two parties in the whole place. Staff = pretentious or just…read morerude. Unsure which but the gal took forever to bring the next wine and acted like she did not want us there. Wine = phenomenal. Would brave the staff to get another bottle. Ambiance = gorgeous, especially the outdoor patio. Ran into a lovely couple who lived in my hometown (wife was from the same area) and ended up haveing a wonderful time talking to them. So, our experience was excellent but not due to the staff in any way.

White Pinot?! What?!…read more Maggy Hawk is a recently-opened Pinot House, part of Jackson Family Wines, and they make a White Pinot! We were a big group so just bought bottles to share. Next time I'll do a full tasting! What I tried and enjoyed: JOLIE PINOT NOIR "Expressive, silky, and refined. Jolie is an elegantly transparent Pinot Noir that opens with light-footed red fruit and rhubarb, then blooms into bright raspberry, strawberry and floral notes." - from website WHITE PINOT NOIR ANDERSON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA "A unique combination of aromatics: white peach, jasmine, Meyer lemon, rose petal, blood orange and wet stone. An entirely original and truly beautiful sensory experience." - from website The White Pinot was so unique and refreshing on a hot day! Give it a try! Maggy Hawk is located in Philo, in beautiful Anderson Valley, across the street from The Madrones (a small compound of guest rooms, a boutique, tasting rooms, and a restaurant). We had a delicious lunch at Wickson, at The Madrones, then crossed the street to meet friends at Maggy Hawk. They have bocce courts and some seating in the front, more seating and a small bar inside the cozy tasting room, and tables and a pizza oven on their back patio. I look forward to returning to do a full tasting, hopefully when they're making pizzas! Cheers and thanks for the warm hospitality!

Why are we limited to only 5 stars when this was clearly a 10 star experience? Where to begin?…read more Let's start with the people, namly Guy and his long time friend Tom. Guy provided very detailed directions to make sure we didn't get lost and double checked to make sure we were good. We arrived at "the cottage" a bit before noon and we greeted with some bubbly paired with warm donut holes. Five minutes in and I felt like we'd known these guys for years. We chat for a bit, drink for a bit, then hop in the ATV up to the top of the ridge to soak in the entire Anderson Valley. Amazing views. The tasting was heavy on the whites (Chard, Sav. Blanc., a great blend called the Dance) which made my wife very happy after the Pinot fest that is most AV tastings. Then he dropped their Pinot on us and wow! I asked about bringing a picnic and was told not to bother, they'd have a few things to nosh on. And boy did they deliver! Chorizo and gigante beans, pepper & goat cheese from Pennyroyal, and some salmon & cucumber. We headed back down, tasted another Pinot with grapes sourced from Weir that was spectacular, and then went over to the barn to see their collection of vintage cars. If they did a club, I'd be signed up. But I know that a stop at F&D will be mandatory for every trip I ever take to Mendo / Anderson Valley from here on out. Take note that they do not charge for tastings to then pressure you into buying bottles to waive the fee. Why? I think it's either because they're just really kind (they are) or they are so confident in the quality of the wine that they don't bother with the facade. Either way, don't miss visiting Fathers & Daughters the next time you're in the area...unless it's the day I'm planning to go and you steal my time!

From the owner: A high-touch, low production winery by the family of Ferrington Vineyard in California's Anderson…read moreValley.