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!

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!!!

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!

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.

Fathers + Daughters Cellars offers an incredible, unique, and unforgettable wine tasting experience…read morein the beautiful Anderson Valley that you don't want to miss! Their "Taste of the Day" takes you on an ATV ride through their family vineyards up a hill to a picnic table that overlooks Anderson Valley, orchards, and grazing sheep. The view is absolutely breathtaking! Sarah and Guy host most of the tastings themselves. They are a multi-generational winery that have been growing grapes for a long time. It's so great to know that you are supporting a family instead of a wine corporation and they are truly the nicest and most kind-hearted people. This is truly an incredible experience! We sipped a variety of quality wines, had some light snacks, and soaked in the incredible views! We purchased many of our favorites to enjoy at a latter date. Highly recommend to all when visiting Anderson Valley! Tips: *They only offer one tasting a day so my recommendation would be to reach out to them through their website well in advance and plan any other tastings you may go to that day around this one. *The tastings are not offered year round so go onto their website to see if they are open during the month you are visiting Anderson Valley. *If you are going in the summer months, make sure to wear sunscreen.

Fathers + Daughters Cellars offers the most unique and intimate tasting experience in Anderson…read moreValley. Their "Taste at the Top" takes you on an ATV ride through their family vineyards to the top of a hill overlooking Boonville and the valley. There you visit with the winery owners while tasting their exquisite wine and hearing stories about the history of the valley and their family vineyard. This is the insider experience in the valley! I love taking guests there!

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a beautiful family run winery. Stop by in the afternoon and choose a seat over looking the…read morepond and rows of vines. Met the family dog and settle in for a wine tasting family style. Most intriguing are the white and black wines. Locals at the next table were enthusiastic about the black and I agree. Van Lifers lucky to be with Harvest Host can enjoy the tasting and sleep in your van...down by the vineyard. A lovely spot.

Testa, Testa! YOU my dear, are in a league of your own. One of the best wine tasting experiences…read morethat I've had! Testa was recommended to me by one of the wonderful servers at Patrona in Ukiah. She told me that I had to come here for a tasting before I left the area, and I did. And damn, am I happy that I did! This was my favorite tasting experience while out in the Ukiah area. What I loved about the tasting room here is that it's quaint, intimate, and super relaxing. No big crowds that you have to push through to make your way to the tasting room. It's quiet, peaceful, and the views are just astounding. And it's doesn't hurt that their estate is so damn adorable! The entire setup is truly darling! There's a beautiful covered deck with the most comfortable sofas! It reveals the most majestic views of their pond, garden, and vineyards. They have several shaded picnic tables and a rocking chair. You can walk around the premises and get lost in all of the beauty that surrounds it. I was literally falling asleep on the couch while I sat out on the deck and tasted. Yep, that's how comfortable I was! Their wines are very tasty as well! They make a variety of whites and reds and have won many awards for their delicious creations. They have their award-winning wines and ribbons posted on the wall of their indoor tasting area. A tasting consists of 5 of their wines. I'm not sure what the cost is for a tasting, but the tasting fee is waived with the purchase of a bottle and their prices are really reasonable. I really enjoyed their "Black" red blend the most and ended up purchasing a bottle to take home. A fun fact about this wine: it was created by their own members at a winemaker's party that they had at the winery. I couldn't believe that the members actually put together such a good blend, but it's amazing! You can fish in the pond for free if you're member! Another interesting fact is that they only use 10% of the wine that they produce. The other 90% is outsourced to other wineries! Now, that's how you KNOW that it's good! Saving the best for last of course. The main reason why I enjoyed tasting here so much was because of JENN!!! That lady is friggin' AMAZE BALLS, mmkay? So much personality and knowledge packed inside of that little body of hers! I honestly felt like I was hanging out with an old friend from high school. Her passion for wine is so undeniable. People like her are so rare to find these days. She is perfect at what she does and Testa is so lucky to have her there. I hope she stays at Testa for many years to come because I want her to be there when I come back again. Whew! I did it again! I done wrote up another novel, y'all! I can't help but to gloat about the places that I love. Well... if you're actually still reading this, then pleeeeeaase make your way out to Testa! I promise you won't regret it!

I was on a Girls Road Trip with high school friends. Our trip took us from Mendocino County north…read moreto Ferndale, Trinidad and back down through the Redwood National Forest. We were staying in Garberville and wanted to taste some Humbolt County wines. We call Briceland Vineyards to see if we could taste that same day. Andrew the winemaker was working on a project but was kind enough to accomodate us at 4pm (just 2 hours after our call). We arrived a bit late and he was there to greet us with a smile. He invited us to taste on is patio in front of the winery. He brought out two cases so we could try a variety of wines to include: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, PET Nat Sparkling, Rose of Pinot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a bonus wine of Arneis. Its rare that you sit down with a winemaker for over and hour and learn about winemaking. He really educated our group. His wife brought out a beautiful charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, nuts and fruit. I am a wine member at many wineries in other California regions and have never experienced such GOOD winetasting. On top of that every wine we tasted we liked which is also very rare. The Sauvignon Blanc was light and grassy. The two Chardonnays were unlike the heavy oak and butter types that are too big. His red wines were smooth and not too high in alcohol. We left with several cases of wine. I will definitely visit Andrew again when we visit Humboldt County. I highly recommend a visit to Briceland Winery in the heart of Redwood Country.

I went here on a road trip to the redwoods and my family and myself enjoyed the time we spent…read moresipping on delicious wines and the cheese boards Andrew's wife put together for us was amazing! Andrew was very knowledgeable of the wines and was a great host! We had an RV so we decided to park right down the hill but the walk up was not bad at all. The outside area for wine tasting was very quiet and relaxing and peaceful. We had one child who was 11 and he found a cat to play with and played with the chalk that was provided for kids. We loved the wine so much we got a box of wines !