Anderson Valley Wineries
The Anderson Valley is a cool climate region located only ten to fifteen miles from the Pacific Ocean and two and a half hours north of San Francisco. The narrow valley parallels the Pacific Ocean with highway 128 running its length. The three towns located within the Anderson Valley AVA: Boonville, Philo, and Navarro have a combined population of approximately 1200 people. With approximately forty wineries, Anderson Valley provides one of the best winery-to-population ratios within California. Even better, most of the wineries are conveniently located along highway 128.
Anderson Valley is recognized as one of California’s best regions for growing Pinot Noir, and Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs are commonly described as elegant with good acidity and black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum and earth flavors. Wineries located outside of Anderson Valley also make exceptional wines from Anderson Valley fruit. The most notable being Adrian Fog, Hartford Court, Littorai, Copain, Radio-Coteau, Siduri, and Williams-Selyem.
Scroll down for a comprehensive list of Anderson Valley wineries and click "map view" to access the advanced winery search. Whether you would like to visit a winery that has food available to complement its wines, hosts vineyard weddings, or produces wines from organic grapes, we make it easy to find the best Anderson Valley wine tasting and touring destinations.
Articles
- 20 Most Admired Wine Tasting Rooms and Experiences - November 15, 2016 at Vineyard and Winery Management
- The next hot pinot noir region? Vintners turn their sights on Anderson Valley - September 11, 2016 at The Press Democrat
- The Five California Vineyards You Need to Know - May 29, 2015 at The Wall Street Journal
- Whatever has become of California’s pinot blanc? - April 21, 2015 at The Sacramento Bee
- Uncorking the Perfect Long Weekend in California’s Anderson Valley - April 03, 2015 at The Wall Street Journal
- Gewürztraminer: Who is making it in the valley -- and why - April 02, 2015 at Napa Valley Register
- Mendocino Winery - Best of 2015 - March 16, 2015 at sf.cityvoter.com
- Cool climate, great wines: Why Anderson Valley pinot deserves your attention - March 11, 2015 at Chicago Tribune
- Giving thanks for Anderson Valley — a Pinot Noir sweet spot - November 22, 2014 at San Francisco Chronicle
- 2014 Vintage Report: California Wine Harvest - November 17, 2014 at Wine Spectator
- Wine: Mendocino 'queen' producing rare symphony grape - November 10, 2014 at San Jose Mercury News
- Decanter travel guide: Anderson Valley, California - September 18, 2014 at Decanter.com
- Will America's Pot Capital Choose Wine Over Weed? - August 04, 2014 at Forbes.com
- Anderson Valley: Newfound Perception of Quality - July 28, 2014 at PinotFile
- Like Cool Climate Wines? Then You will Love Anderson Valley! - May 06, 2014 at Oregon Live
- California's Coolest New Pinot Noir Appellation - March 21, 2014 at The Wall Street Journal
- America's Most Dog Friendly Wineries by Jim Finley - March 20, 2014
- 2013 Vintage Report: California - November 20, 2013 at Wine Spectator
- Anderson Valley Wineries: New Discoveries - November 05, 2013 at Backcountry Wines
- America’s Best Pinot Noirs - October 23, 2013 at Wine Enthusiast Magazine
- Winery Map of the Day – Anderson Valley's Top Pinot Noir Providers by Jim Finley - May 21, 2013
- Wine Tasting Along the Anderson Valley Wine Trail-Day 2 by Martin D. Redmond - January 25, 2013 at ENOFLYZ Wine Blog
- Wine Tasting Along the Anderson Valley Wine Trail – Day 1 by Martin D. Redmond - January 19, 2013 at ENOFLYZ Wine Blog
- A clash of styles in Anderson Valley - September 20, 2012 at San Francisco Chronicle
- Pinot Hunting in the Anderson Valley - September 14, 2012 at The New York Times
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