Handley Cellars
HANDLEY CELLARS is a small
family-owned vineyard and winery, now
celebrating 25 years of winemaking in
Anderson Valley. Owner/winemaker Milla
Handley produces a variety of well-balanced wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztra-miner. Visit the tasting room to sample
these and other fine wines amid the
splendor of Handley’s stunning collection
of world folk art. The garden courtyard
is open for picnics; bring your lunch to
enjoy with a bottle of Handley Cellars
Chardonnay. Tours by appointment, (800)
733-3151. www.handleycellars.com.
Maple Creek Winery
Tucked in between Anderson Valley
and Alexander Valley in the Yorkville
Highlands Appellation are the bucolic
hillside vineyards of MAPLE CREEK
WINERY. The 12 acres of Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet, and
Symphony contribute to their production
of 3500 cases of award-winning wines.
ARTEVINO, the brand name of Maple
Creek, was derived from owners Tom
and Linda’s passions, “art and wine.”
Maple Creek Winery produces a wine for
every palate. So take a leisurely drive on
Highway 128 and visit the Maple Creek
Tasting Room and Art Gallery. Bring a
picnic! Open daily from 10: 30 to 5. 707-
895-3001. www.maplecreekwine.com.
Esterlina Vineyards & Winery
ESTERLINA VINEYARDS AND
WINERY is a family operated boutique
winery in Philo, located atop the rolling
hills of Anderson Valley on Holmes Ranch
Road two miles northeast of Highway
128. Esterlina produces a variety of exceptional handcrafted award winning wines in
limited quantities, primarily from grapes
grown in their family’s vineyards. Wine
enthusiasts love Esterlina wines, from
world-class Anderson Valley and Russian
River Pinot Noirs to the sought-after Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Open
daily by appt. Stop and enjoy their breath
taking view of Anderson Valley. (707)
895-2920. www.esterlinavineyards.com
Ukiah Brewing Company
The UKIAH BREWING COMPANY
in downtown Ukiah is the first certified
Organic Brewpub in the nation. It is also
a 100% organic restaurant. The brewery is
next to the dining room so you can watch
the brewer at work while dining on delicious organic meat or vegetarian dishes.
Or belly up to the historic Black Bart Bar
and choose from their selection of ales and
lagers on tap. Open daily at 11: 30 a.m. for
lunch and dinner. Outdoor beer garden.
Kids welcome. Tours upon request. From
Hwy 101 take Perkins west to State St.
ukiahbrewingco.com. 707-468-5898.
Scharffenberger Cellars
The history of SCHARFFENBERGER
CELLARS began in 1981 in the heart of
Anderson Valley. In 1998 the name was
changed to Pacific Echo and the winery
was sold in 2004. The tradition-minded
new owners restored the original brand
name. Tex Sawyer, winemaker since 1989,
continues to manage the winemaking
program, maintaining the consistency of
the quality and the original philosophy
behind the winemaking. Scharffenberger
sells both Brut MV and Extra Dry sparkling wines. They also offer Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay still wines at their tasting
room, where the art exhibit changes every
6 weeks. Open 11-5 daily at 8501 Highway 128 in Philo. mmdusa.net.
North Coast Brewing Co.
Is this the best place in America to
drink a beer? Could well be. Internationally recognized as “One of the 10 Best
Breweries in the World,” the NORTH
COAST BREWING COMPANY in Fort
Bragg has received numerous awards. Their
Red Seal Ale, Old Rasputin Imperial Stout,
Scrimshaw Pilsner, and others have garnered much critical acclaim. Stop in their
Tap Room & Grill for great beer-friendly
food. www.northcoastbrewing.com
Mendocino
Winegrower’s Alliance
John Enquist,
Executive Director
525 S. Main Street, Suite D
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468 - 9886
mwa@MendoWine.com
www.MendoWine.com
