Anderson Valley
A cool valley known for Pinot Noir, sparkling wine and Alsace-style white wines, with tasting rooms scattered along Highway 128.
The valley runs along Highway 128 from Boonville to Navarro. Its cool, fog-influenced climate suits Pinot Noir. More than ten wineries line the road, most offering direct tastings (about US$20 to 40), and there are also apple orchards and the Anderson Valley Brewing Company. The town of Boonville has its own distinctive dialect, called Boontling. It is about an hour from Mendocino, so arrange a designated driver.
Opening hours
Wineries mostly about 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Hendy Woods State Park
- Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
- Navarro River Redwoods State Park
- Bowling Ball Beach
- Greenwood State Beach (Elk)
- Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
- Point Arena Lighthouse
- Van Damme Pygmy Forest