58 WINE & BREW
Pacific Star Winery
Off the beaten path, the adventurous keep coming back for this strikingly
beautiful experience. Jutting out into the
ocean, waves pound into fjord-like inlets –
visitors say it’s the coast’s best spot for picnics while viewing whales cruising by. Sip
the rare Charbono, with only 82 acres left
worldwide, or local’s favorite D ad’s Daily
Red. Try Its My Fault – in ‘06 geologists
found an undiscovered fault running right
through here! Tasting 11-5 daily or stop by
the downtown location at Depot Mall, 401
N. Main St., FB. 707-964-1155. 12 miles
North of Fort Bragg, at 73.58 mile mark
on Hwy. 1. www.pacificstarwinery.com
Handley Cellars
HANDLEY CELLARS is a small
family-owned vineyard and winery, now
celebrating 27 years of winemaking in
Anderson Valley. Owner/winemaker
Milla Handley produces a variety of well
balanced wines, including Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine, and
Gewürztraminer. Visit the tasting room
surrounded by the certified organic
vineyard 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. More info: (800) 733-3151.
www.handleycellars.com.
North Coast Brewing Co.
A pioneer in the craft beer movement,
opened in 1988 as a local brew pub in the
historic town of Fort Bragg, located on
California’s Mendocino Coast. Under the
leadership of brew master Mark Ruedrich,
the brewery has developed a strong reputation
for quality having won more than 70 awards
in national and international competitions.
In addition to Red Seal Ale, Old Rasputin
Russian Imperial Stout, Scrimshaw Pilsner,
and other fine North Coast brands, the
brewery has resurrected the old Acme label
with a heritage dating back to the 1860’s.
These exceptional beers are available in 45
states exported to Europe and the Pacific Rim.
455 N. Main St. Fort Bragg. 707-964-BREW
www.northcoastbrewing.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 Hwy. 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
Breggo Cellars
Breggo Cellars specializes in vineyard
designate Pinot Noir from the most renowned
vineyards of Anderson Valley – Ferrington,
Savoy, and Donnelly Creek. Our ocean view
tasting room is located in the historic village
of Mendocino at 45070B Main St. where
you may also enjoy Breggo wines by the
glass, shop for accessories and gifts, and take
in our spacious gallery featuring the works
of Northern California artists. Open daily
from 11am–5pm, 707.937.9900 or email us
at tastingroom@breggo.com. Our Winery
Tasting Room is located in Boonville at 11001
Hwy. 128. 707.895.9589 www.breggo.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
