Claudia Springs Winery
TOM LIDEN
Pacific Star Winery
Perched on a point that juts out into
the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by fjord-like inlets, and bordering ten miles of
beach, Pacific Star Winery is extraordinarily beautiful and off the beaten track.
That’s why people keep coming back for
picnics, weddings, or to watch whales
cruise by a stone’s throw away. Not to
mention their signature Charbono, so
rare that only 82 acres are left worldwide.
Sample handcrafted wines including Dad’s
Daily Red, honoring the winemaker’s father. Open 11-5 daily for tasting. Or visit
their tasting room at The Depot Mall, 401
N. Main St, Fort Bragg. (707) 964-1155.
www.pacifi cstarwinery.com
Mendocino Wine Co.
Tasting Room
Take the drive to the Village of
Mendocino, sample from an extensive
collection of wines, and enjoy the view
from our quaint tasting room. Our wines
are inspired by and essentially connected
to Mendocino County, the place, and
its people. Open daily 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Located just off U.S. Hwy 1, 45070 Main
Street, and Mendocino. 707.937.6190.
www.mendocinowineco.com.
As you wind through idyllic Anderson
Valley, look for CLAUDIA SPRINGS
WINERY near mile marker 16 and the
Floodgate Store. This family owned
micro-winery produces limited quantities
of premium Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Pinot
Gris and Viognier. Founded on friendship, winemaking prowess, and hard work,
Claudia Springs has won medals for every
release since 1989. We also pour Harmo-nique brand Pinot Noirs, providing a rare
opportunity to try these much sought-after wines. Tasting Room phone (707)
895-3993. Friday - Monday, 11am - 5pm.
www.claudiasprings.com
Roederer Estate
Nestled in the rolling hills of Anderson
Valley, ROEDERER ESTATE has established its reputation as one of California’s
premier sparkling wines. Combining
age-old techniques with leading-edge technology, Roederer continues the heritage
of excellence and the style of its French
forebear, Champagne Louis Roederer. The
winery is just visible from Highway 128
and is surrounded by vineyards. Inside,
visitors can taste Roederer Estate’s wines,
including the larger formats, while enjoying the serene views of the Valley. Open
11-5 daily. 707-895-2288. Find us on the
web at: www.roedererestate.com, or email
us at info@roedererestate.net
Zina Hyde Cunningham
The long rich Cunningham Family
history started in Mendocino County in
1865. Today you can still enjoy the history
by visiting one of the most beautifully designed old buildings in all of Mendocino
County, located at 14077 Highway 128,
across the street from the Boonville Hotel.
Sample some of our limited production
wines, or pair a bottle with great food
from the General Store in our lovely picnic grounds. Offering Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah,
Zinfandel, Çarignane, and our Bordeaux
Cepage blend, we have a wine to suit
everyone’s palate. Open daily from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. 707-895-ZINA (9462), www.
zinawinery.com
Anderson Valley
Brewing Company
Boonville’s Anderson Valley Brewing
Company crafts world-class ales using the
finest ingredients. A destination brewery: enjoy tastings at the Visitor Center,
browse the gift shop, relax in the beer
garden under the oaks, and play disc golf.
Tour the solar-powered brewery at 1: 30
and 4 p.m. Daily hours vary; closed Tuesdays Oct. 1 to June 1. Corner of Hwys.
253 and 128. More info at 707-895-
BEER or www.avbc.com.
