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Mendocino County

Anderson Valley and beyond

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Mendocino County in our guide has 62 venues in Philo, Hopland, Redwood Valley and Ukiah. Philo is the only city with a restaurant. Jumbos Win Win in Philo serves organic American burgers a la carte, with Anderson Valley wines and organic local beef from 3M Cattle Co. Hopland, Redwood Valley and Ukiah have wineries only. Roederer Estate and Scharffenberger Cellars, both in Anderson Valley, make méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine, and both hold a Falstaff Winery listing. Anderson Valley growing conditions are fog-driven. Roederer Estate uses estate-grown grapes. Its 2019 L'Ermitage Brut was the first U.S. sparkling wine to receive a score of 100 from Wine Enthusiast. Goldeneye Winery in Philo makes Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Toulouse Vineyards in Philo makes Pinot Noir, with valley views from the tasting terrace. Lazy Creek Vineyards in Philo makes estate Pinot Noir and grows historic Gewürztraminer vines. Bonterra Vineyards in Hopland holds a Falstaff Winery listing. In Redwood Valley, Powicana Farm & Winery dry-farms biodynamic Petite Sirah, and Barra of Mendocino makes certified organic wines from estate vineyards.

Sparkling wine, Pinot Noir and a burger restaurant

Philo is the county's clearest cluster for Anderson Valley wine. The list here leans on sparkling wine, Pinot Noir and a single restaurant tied to local farming.

  • Roederer Estate

    Roederer Estate in Anderson Valley makes sparkling wine by the méthode traditionnelle, using estate-grown grapes. Its 2019 L'Ermitage Brut was the first U.S. sparkling wine to receive a score of 100 from Wine Enthusiast. It holds a Falstaff Winery listing for 2026.

  • Goldeneye Winery

    Goldeneye Winery in Philo is known for Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs, with vineyard and Redwood tree views from the patio. The site has cool Pacific-influenced air. It holds a Falstaff Winery listing for 2026.

  • Lazy Creek Vineyards

    Lazy Creek Vineyards is a winery in Philo. It has been among Anderson Valley's first wineries since the 1970s. It makes estate Pinot Noir and grows historic Gewürztraminer vines in a redwood forest.

  • Jumbos Win Win

    Jumbos Win Win in Philo serves organic American burgers made with local beef from 3M Cattle Co. Its wine list includes Anderson Valley wines, alongside a beer program. The restaurant occupies a historic saloon building run by a family.

Redwood Valley estates and farms

Redwood Valley carries a strong run of estate wineries and organic farming.

  • Powicana Farm & Winery

    Powicana Farm & Winery is a family-run biodynamic farm in Redwood Valley. It makes Petite Sirah from vines dry-farmed on a ridge above the lake. Rabbits and cats are on the farm.

  • Barra of Mendocino

    Barra of Mendocino is a family-owned winery in Redwood Valley, producing certified organic wines from estate vineyards. The tasting room has 40-foot ceilings and gardens. The winery operates on inland growing terrain with cooler nights and volcanic soils.

  • Girasole Vineyards

    Girasole Vineyards is a family-owned estate in Redwood Valley. Vineyards on the estate date to the 1950s. The family has Italian immigrant heritage. Wines from the estate are certified organic and vegan-friendly.

Organic vineyards, Pinot family wines and spirits

Bonterra Vineyards in Hopland is an organically farmed, Climate Neutral certified winery on estate vineyards in Mendocino County. Saint Gregory Winery in Redwood Valley makes Burgundian-style Pinot family wines with long barrel fermentation and saignée, and Rapscallion Spirits in Redwood Valley makes handcrafted small-batch spirits, including The Preacher's Cut whiskey and grape-based moonshine.

  • Bonterra Vineyards

    Bonterra Vineyards in Hopland is the world's first organically farmed, Climate Neutral certified winery. Regenerative organic viticulture is used on its estate vineyards in Mendocino County. It holds a Falstaff Winery listing for 2026.

  • Saint Gregory Winery

    Saint Gregory Winery in Redwood Valley specializes in Burgundian-style Pinot family wines. The wines use traditional methods, including long barrel fermentation and saignée. Fruit for the wines comes from cooler Mendocino valleys.

  • Rapscallion Spirits

    Rapscallion Spirits is a craft spirits maker in Redwood Valley. It makes handcrafted small-batch spirits. The range includes The Preacher's Cut whiskey and grape-based moonshine. Local ingredients go into both of those spirits.

Countywide tasting stops

Scharffenberger Cellars is in Anderson Valley, Toulouse Vineyards is in Philo, and Neese Vineyards is in Redwood Valley. Scharffenberger pours méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine, Toulouse is known for award-winning Pinot Noirs with valley views from the tasting terrace, and Neese is a four-generation family winery with certified organic farming and Zinfandel judged best in California in 2002.

  • Scharffenberger Cellars

    Scharffenberger Cellars in Anderson Valley makes méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine among old-growth redwoods, with an English-style garden. Anderson Valley growing conditions are fog-driven. It holds a Falstaff Winery listing for 2026.

  • Toulouse Vineyards

    Toulouse Vineyards is a small family-owned winery in Philo. Award-winning Pinot Noirs are the wines the winery is known for. The tasting terrace at the Philo winery has valley views.

  • Neese Vineyards

    Neese Vineyards is a four-generation family winery in Redwood Valley, with grapes grown in the valley. The farming is certified organic, and the Zinfandel was judged best in California in 2002.

Planning FAQ

Which part of Mendocino County has the strongest wine scene?

Philo has the strongest wine scene in our guide. It holds 21 EPC venues, and it is where the county's clearest cluster of Anderson Valley producers sits, including sparkling wine and Pinot Noir estates.

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Mendocino County in our guide?

There are no Michelin-starred restaurants across Philo, Hopland, Redwood Valley and Ukiah in our guide. Jumbos Win Win in Philo is the restaurant included in the county selection, serving organic American burgers a la carte.

Where do I find sparkling wine and Pinot Noir stops?

Philo is the place for sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. Roederer Estate and Scharffenberger Cellars focus on méthode traditionnelle, while Goldeneye Winery, Lazy Creek Vineyards and Toulouse Vineyards centre Pinot Noir.

Which venues hold Wine Spectator or other wine awards on this page?

Roederer Estate, Goldeneye Winery, Scharffenberger Cellars and Bonterra Vineyards hold Falstaff Winery listings for 2026. Roederer Estate's 2019 L'Ermitage Brut was the first U.S. sparkling wine to receive a score of 100 from Wine Enthusiast.

By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

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Esterlina Vineyards winery in Philo

Philo, United States

Esterlina Vineyards

Esterlina Vineyards in Philo, Anderson Valley, California produces terroir-driven, small-lot wines from estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Signature pours include the Esterlina Estate Pinot Noir, Esterlina Estate Chardonnay and the rare Cole Ranch single-vineyard Pinot Noir. Family-owned since 1998, the Sterling family blends 13 estate acres, French-oak aging and meticulous cellar work to deliver wines praised nationally and poured at the White House. Tastings are complimentary by appointment, with intimate flights that reveal cool-climate acidity, cherry and mineral-driven precision, stony texture and warm toasty oak. The experience pairs boutique craftsmanship with Mendocino’s fog-swept hillside vistas for experienced visitors seeking allocated releases and authentic provenance.

Philo, United States