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. Top
Mendocino Winery in Wine & Spirits
Magazine. More info: (800) 733-3151.
www.handleycellars.com.
SIP! Mendocino
A unique Tasting Room and Wine Shop
that is a fun place to SIP, and a discovery
center for wine lovers interested in learning about Mendocino wines. Up to 18
different local wines on the tasting and
wine-by-the-glass menu every day. The retail shop features over 100 different wines
from small producers, and a section devoted to sustainable farmed, bio-dynamic
and organically grown wines. Enjoy your
favorite wine or microbrew, and appetizers, on the garden patio. Knowledgeable
staff can help you plan your Mendocino
travels and wine excursions. 11-6pm daily.
13420 South Highway 101, Hopland.
707-744-8375. www.SIPmendocino.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
Milano Family Winery
Located in a beautiful, historic hop
kiln, MILANO FAMILY WINERY is the
oldest winery in Hopland. Award winning, handcrafted wines are made on site
by winemaker Deanna Starr. Her wines
are deep, rich, and full bodied. Limited
bottlings of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Charbono, Carignane,
Syrah, Late Harvest wines and Ports are
produced. Open daily 10 to 5. Picnic
area, gift boutique, tours by appointment.
(707) 744-1396 www.milanowinery.com
McDowell Wine & Mercantile
Don’t miss the charming tasting room
at McDOWELL WINE AND MERCANTILE on Highway 101 in downtown
Hopland, home of “America’s Best Syrah.”
Stop in to savor their renowned Syrah,
Viognier, and other Rhone varietals.
While you’re visiting this friendly wine
country tasting room and old-fashioned
general store, shop from a wide range of
unique country gift items and specialty
foods. Open daily 11-5. 707-744-8911.
www.mcdowellsyrah.com.
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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
