Yorkville has been a staple in our wine selection for years, with lovely flavor, great service etc... Unfortunately, something has occurred that we just can't figure out, shipments were sent to an address we didn't wish them to go, now to be fair we did make the first mistake of not correcting the address but we did quickly change the address to the proper address. It has been a bit of a cluster, our credit card was declined because we had a fraud issue which again was quickly resolved for Yorkville. However at this point there really should no longer be any issues, order is coming, order is not coming, order is coming, order is not coming. We ordered again on Dec. 11 2023 and we still haven't received our order, we also have called left messages, and sent emails hoping for some communication to no avail. I hope we can move forward because we truly love the wine. read more

Very nice people--Bernadette was hospitable and knowledgeable about the wine and the area. The atmosphere was very relaxing with an elevated deck looking out over the vineyards and a wonderful old oak tree providing lots of shade. The $20 flight is waived with the purchase of a bottle of wine. The wines are pretty good, with the semillon Sauvignon blanc blend being our favorite. This are is pretty hot, so the grapes are more hearty--good for Zinfandel. Nice stop on your way to the coast. read more

I've stopped by this beautiful, quaint winery a few time now, and every time it's a delight. If you've been traveling north, it's probably one of the first wineries you'll see. Going up the narrow path, there's a pretty small gravel lot, but I've always been the only one there. The person working there has always been up for a good conversation, and very willing to give a couple of tastes of what's for sale. For the wine itself, well its just mostly subjective, but my favorites have been a zinfandel, and even better was a bottle I bought as a gift because j liked it so much, I just remember it as a quite dry red, I believe it was a blend? Anyway, good place to stop. read more

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Fantastic winery! Their wine is fantastic and Greg was completely awesome. Seriously, Greg really pulled out the stops for us and I think even if the wine wasn't absolutely superb, Greg would've made up for it! Great place, highly recommend but make an appointment first for wine tasting. read more

Yorkville Cellars was founded in 1994 and grows all the major Bordeaux varietals. They offer fine wine from estate grapes made with every bit of TLC possible. They are certified organic since 1986 before certified organic became popular. This no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are used. Every day is Earth Day at Yorkville Cellars where they use sheep in the vineyard to eat the grass and weeds rather than chemicals. I believe this translates to a beautifully smooth and pure flavor in the organic wines. You know how when you visit wineries sometimes you like a couple but not all the wines. Well, here, there was one that I didn't enjoy; the rest really made a positive impact. I was pleasantly surprised at how pleasing to palate each wine I tasted turned out to be. Gary makes you feel welcome and shares interesting information about the winery, the vines, the history of the vineyard etc. You can play a "guess the varietal" game if you like! This location is off the beaten path but a worthy hidden gem. We would gladly return, and left with 8 bottles to enjoy later. read more

A Bordeaux Winery in Mendocino County! Truly extraordinary wine from white to red. We have frequently stopped to get a bottle or two on our way to stay on the Coast and have always been knocked out by every bottle we've chosen. Today we stopped for another and the weather is perfection. Their brand new deck underneath a grand oak tree, with their view, was idyllic! Stop in all you wine lovers! Greg will treat you like family and the wine is worth a trip from any surrounding county! read more

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My husband and I decided to stop at Yorkville Cellars on our way up to Mendocino New Year's Day and we're so glad we did! The tasting room is on a beautiful property in Yorkville. Gary, the gentleman who helped us with our tasting, was very informative and friendly even though we continually pestered him with questions. We ended up taking home a bottle of their Sweet Malbec as well as a bottle of their Sauvignon Blanc. Next time we're in the area we will be sure to make another visit to Yorkville Cellars! read more

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Gary is always a delight to visit at the tasting room and the reason we return. This winery has a great homey vibe, beautiful sunsets when the days are shorter, and uncommon varietals like malbec and cab franc. Highly recommend this place if you want the anti-Napa experience. :) (Their cat Slate is really sweet too!) read more

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This is a fun little stop. Their Name That Varietal game is fun, and surprisingly more difficult that you might imagine! I was told that some visitors, who are in the industry, sometimes even get them wrong. The hospitality was good, and the tasting room is up on a hill overlooking the vineyards. Very nice. read more

Don't pass up Yorkville when traversing Hwy 128. Their delicious (& organic!) Noble Reds set them apart from the Pinot Noir focused wine makers in Anderson Valley. The tasting room staff are warm & knowledgeable...Gary is my favorite wine guy! Stop in to enjoy their sparking Malbec, learn some Boontling & pet the vineyard cat, Slate! Cheers! read more

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When visiting the Yorkville area make sure to stop by this place. The menu includes local products of the area. Great place to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. #MoneyMikeChallenge read more

I visited for the 1st time eight years ago. Again yesterday. The tasting room and the vineyard actually look a little more forlorn than I remember. Me thinks that the winery is suffering some neglect from lack of operational cash. Or maybe the weedy vineyard and mossy tasting room are a reflection of the bio-dynamic / organic production here. The biz does reek of country earth hippie aesthetic. Not necessarily a bad thing, it's just not a polished image. The wines taste hand made. Some are authentic & good. Some are rough around the edges. Prices are fair, especially when you purchase bottles that are on-sale. Friendly staff. Humble tasting room. NO wine snobbery B.S. here. Get into the Mendocino woodsy vibe with a visit to Yorkville Cellars winery. read more

This is an update of my previous review. We're definitely returning to this terrific winery in October, they have such excellent wines, in a very pleasant setting, with great staff who make you feel comfortable, not snobby or snooty. But I wanted to thank them again for being so generous and kind in replacing a wine glass we purchased there and broke not long afterwards. You don't find this kind of kindness and generosity growing on vines. We already enjoyed the winery for the great experience but this gesture was over the top in service. Put this place on your list to visit in Anderson Valley. read more

Delicious wine. Gary is awesome. Great customer service. Definitely worth a visit (and membership). Expect a neighborhood feel and experience, that's what you will get. read more

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Great first stop wine tasting in mendocino county. The staff was super friendly and informative. Highly recommend playing "name that varietal." A creative and challenging twist to wine taste. Most importantly all of the wines were a delight to taste. read more

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Here's how to get the very best out of your next stop at Yorkville Cellars. What? You haven't already been here? Well, that can easily be rectified. The Yorkville Highlands is one of northern California's most exciting but least known wine regions, often lumped together with the nearby Anderson Valley, or with the Redwood Valley/Potter Valley AVAs close to the Mendocino County towns of Ukiah and Hopland. But all you have to do is look around these parts, and you'll spot the Yorkville Highlands difference. Rolling hills. Interesting soils. High elevations for wine-growing (up to 2000 feet). A real mix of varietals, but with a particular proclivity to Rhone and Bordeaux grapes, which of course you'll also find in better-known places like Paso Robles, Napa, and Sonoma, but here - way up here in the Highlands, these grapes turn out differently. At Yorkville Cellars, this translates into organic vineyards planted in the 1990s to all 8 major Bordeaux varietals (2 white, 6 red), tended meticulously for more than 20 years by the same husband-and-wife winemakers. And - trust me- you will want to try all 8 of 'um, if only because opportunities like that are shockingly rare. So, here's the deal: have at least one member of your party order the $12 "Guess that Varietal" tasting, which allows you to sample through the reds, like Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Carmenere. Have another member of your party order the complimentary tasting, which will usually include Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and blend of the two ("Eleanor of Aquitane"), a red Bordeaux master blend ("Richard the Lion-Hearted"), and a pour of their house red ("Hi-Rollr"), whose composition varies from vintage to vintage but often includes a fair bit of estate Malbec, Cab Franc, and Petit Verdot (as was the case with the 2014 vintage). Pass the glasses around. Sip, swirl, sniff. You'll love it! There is also a pretty rosé of Malbec for purchase, around $20 if you order 6 bottles or more. The single varietal reds are very lovely, made with some aging in mind, and very intriguing in terms of aromatics, mouthfeel, finish, and flavor. The Carmenere is justifiably popular, as is the Malbec, but I also was impressed by the Cab Franc, Merlot, and the Sémillon. The alcohol levels of the wines tend to be slightly lower than Napa or Sonoma, usually in the 13% range, and this preserves better the acidity in the wines that makes them great for food pairing. The property itself is very picturesque: a 2-story wooden tasting room surrounded by stately oaks and well-tended vineyards, a gravel driveway lined with rose bushes that leads from Highway 128, a very knowledgeable tasting room staff, a cute winery cat ("Slate") who peers at you from the back window, and a lot of surrounding forest that is left unplanted to vine, giving the area a less monocultural feel than parts of the Dry Creek, Sonoma, or Napa valleys. A chance to sample so many Bordeaux single varietals in one winery location is a special treat, whether you be new to wine tasting or an experienced veteran who can compare these wines well to South American, European continental, Australian, or Washington State offerings. I think you'll detect a noticeable Yorkville Highlands difference - and that will make you thirsty for more. read more

Had a great time tasting during my first trip to Mendocino. Gary was extremely patient and accommodated me and my large family as a walk in. High quality wine on beautiful grounds. read more

This is the place if you like the wines of Bordeaux, individually and collectively. And when I mean Bordeaux, I mean the varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. They actually had two of the white Bordeaux grapes, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion (which is rare to find in California). They even have a late-harvest Semillion. The wines that made my tongue all happy and excited was the Malbec and their Sweet Malbec. Be sure to ask about their deals. Staff is professional, friendly, knowledgeable. So if you are out in Yorkville, do not pass this place by. Cheers. read more

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Great selection of organic wines and terrific knowledge demonstrated by Ben. Enjoyed hearing about Anderson Valley and it's history. The wines were fantastic as well. Highly recommend stopping here to take in the views and the wines. read more

Just plain and simple: LOVE IT! I got a membership on the spot. The wines were great and the help we got was awesome! Looking forward to my shipping in march and to our next visit, probably also around that time. Love that they are so responsible and so open about everything! read more

My very last tasting after a full day. I was picky and choosey at that point. I only tried a few wines, so I can't say much about their wine profile. They do make all the Bordeaux blends and I mean all of them: including ladies and gentlemen... CARMENERE!!! With only 50 acres is California, Yorkville Cellars has 2 of them. Its pretty much gone in France and now Its all about Chile. Its an incredible wine with such vibrancy and juicy feel. Very similar to a Merlot for its bright fruit. Also lots of floral notes. I am defiantly a fan of the grape and now Yorkville Cellars. read more

Great experience at this winery on my drive back to SF! The person there was super knowledgeable about wines and incredibly hospitable. Definitely recommend! read more

This is what Napa wine tasting was like in the 1980s, and Sonoma in the 1990s - homey old building with chopped wood stacked out back, a few picnic tables, no pressure, no brochures, no room full of curios to buy. No charge for tasting and you can have as much or as little as you like. The guy behind the counter is a wealth of lowkey wine info but not in any promotional way, probably just because he's in the business. I didn't ask but probably an owner. The wine quality varied. It's in the narrow throat of a small mountain pass, a cabin-like main building at the edge of a few dozen acres of vines. read more

Truly excellent Bordeaux-varietal wines, grown organically! You can enjoy their free tasting, pay $12 for their reserve tasting, or (what we did) try both! We ended up taking home their Malbec/Petit Verdot (grown on the same vines) blend, as well as their Merlot. read more

Yorkville Cellars Winery is the most wonderful Winery in Anderson Valley. But we only like coming here when Gary is at the table serving us. He has the most wonderful personality and has expertise in wine that we just love. read more

perfect sauvignon blanc with rich flavor and reflect the yorkville terrior 2004 petit verdot and 2009 malbec are my favorites read more

If you want to find unique wines stop by! We enjoyed fabulous 100% Carmenere and Petit Verdot! They grow all 5 Bordeaux varietals & have very unique blends. We enjoyed the wine and the experience. read more

We loved our visit to Yorkville! We were the first ones in on a Thursday morning in April, and Gary took excellent care of us. I learned about Yorkville Cellars from my favorite market, Good Earth in Fairfax. Good Earth carries their wines because Yorkville is committed to organic growing practices, which is important to me. I was impressed by what I saw in the vineyards and learned from Gary. My boyfriend and I loved their Rosé of Malbec (pleasantly dry) as well as a sparkling Rosé of Malbec--both deliciously different. Actually, that was one of our favorite parts of our visit: so many unusual wines (both grapes and winemaking choices). Yorkville is a place where you get excellent Bordeaux varietals, prepared both traditionally and with a twist. Definitely stop by if you're in the area or taking 128 out to the coast! read more

UPDATE: I visited on New Years and very glad that I did! Gary who helped us was very down to earth and personable. Very much enjoyed the wine selection and cozy tasting room feel. There's an amazing view of the vineyard from the wrap-around porch and nice snacks to munch on too! Will definitely go back! 5 stars just for customer service over the phone. I haven't visited yet, but plan to possibly stop there tomorrow, New Years Eve. When I called to ask about their NYE hours, the gentleman said they would probably close around 2 or 3, but then offered to stay open longer if I didn't think I could make it by then. You don't find service like that anymore! I'm going to try my darndest to stop in just to support this business and their friendly service :) read more

Absolutely LOVED their wines! Even the Rose, which I'm normally not a fan of. ... The trading room is set on the second floor, so the views of the vineyards are AMAZING! :-) read more

This was our first stop on the way into Anderson Valley. What a great way to start the experience. Gary was completely hospitable even though it was mid-afternoon on a Sunday and my daughter got three out of the five "guess the variatals". We had such a fun time and now I have to fit another bottle of (delicious) wine to bring home. If you his was an indication of how the rest of this visit is going to be we are going to have a wonderful time. read more

Stopped by on the way to Ft Bragg and was happily surprised by the tasting I received. I bought a few bottles and enjoyed the 2010 Malbec at the beach. Very knowledgeable, friendly and quiet tasting. Look forward to more from Yorkville Cellars. read more

One of the first wineries you'll run into on your Mendocino tour if you're coming from the south. They had several wines for tasting in this tiny room. Thumbs up for their 01 Richard the Lion-Heart - a blend of their reds. No fee for tasting. read more

My love! Quite worth the drive, this certified organic vineyard has a 100% perfect tasting menu. Go for their signature blends, Richard Lionheart and Anne of Aquitaine. But, savor every sip on the way. read more

We were headed up to the Mendocino coast on Highway 128 when we found this low-key tasting room between Cloverdale and Boonville. It's got a great Mendocino vibe, with friendly staff and none of the tour buses you find in Napa. It's rare you find somewhere where you actually enjoy every wine available for tasting (and at no charge). They are all organic and grown within view of the tasting room. We sat out on the deck and had a picnic admiring the beautiful view. read more

This is my newest wine club. They are organic (and biodynamic?) and super chill. The winemakers have fun introducing you to wine in general, and are on a mission to get Americans to imbibe adequately. The Richard the Lionheart (all blends have fun names) is chewy and deep dark fruits with tobacco and dark blackberries. I got two bottles, we drank one immediately, and I'm going to see how long I can age the other. Whites are not quite as exciting for me, but my friend who also was there really like the Eleanor. (A Sauv Blanc based blend) read more

Fabulous little gem. Small tasting room with awesome tucked-away feel. Great wines, great conversation with proprietor, who clearly enjoys what he does. Nice patio for relaxing with tastes or lunch, but word to the wise: bring enough snacks to share with Slate the winery cat. He is a tiny little charmer with truly sophisticated taste: he is particularly fond of expensive cheese and pate, and he won't let you try to slip him the cheap stuff while you keep the good for yourself!! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

We were staying around boonville, so this was a fair drive compared to the other wineries in the area, but it was worth it. Beautiful vineyards and the guy who poured for us was a really nice and funny guy. They wines here were very unique. They have a white wine that was aged in the skin of the white grape which gave the wine an interesting taste. They also had a sweet merlot that was so tasty. Much lighter than a port but still sweet and something you arent used to finding. All in all it was a great little spot with a nice pourer and worth the drive to try some interesting wines. read more

I live near to this vineyard and I have just spent a sleepless night listening to the roar of tractors and spraying machines. Why do they have to spray at night? Are they trying to hide the fact that they claim to be organic but are spraying their grapes? I do not care what their wine tastes like but I think the local residents deserve a good nights sleep. The owners, of course, do live locally! read more