Cruv

California wine region

Mendocino County Wineries and Tasting Rooms

North of Sonoma County, fog-cooled Anderson Valley pours Pinot Noir and sparkling wine, while warmer Redwood Valley is known for Zinfandel.

55+ places in Cruv · 10+ upcoming events

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Leafy grapevines in the foreground of a Mendocino County vineyard, with a tall oak-studded hill of golden summer grass rising behind under a clear blue sky.

At a glance

Places in Cruv
55+
Upcoming events
10+
Known for
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Zinfandel
  • Gewurztraminer
Nearest city
About two hours north of San Francisco

Areas in Mendocino County

  • Anderson Valley

    A valley along about 15 miles of Highway 128, roughly 10 miles from the Pacific, centered on Philo. It's best known for Pinot Noir, alongside crisp whites and estate sparkling wine.

    20+ places in Cruv

  • Hopland and Ukiah

    Hopland is a small town right on Highway 101 with a cluster of tasting rooms, and more wineries lie around Ukiah, farther north.

    15+ places in Cruv

  • Redwood Valley and Potter Valley

    Redwood Valley, northeast of Anderson Valley, is warmer, and its wineries are known for hearty reds, especially Zinfandel.

    7 places in Cruv

Also in Mendocino County: Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino coast and Mendocino Ridge.

Know before you go

Reservations
In Anderson Valley, many tasting rooms are open by appointment only, so book ahead. Elsewhere in the county, check each winery's policy.
Tasting fees
Policies differ by winery; at some, buying wine covers the tasting fee.
Getting there
Take Highway 101 north to Hopland, about 97 miles from San Francisco. For Anderson Valley, pick up Highway 128 just northwest of Cloverdale; it winds, so allow extra time.
Best time to visit
Come in September or October for harvest, or in spring for green hills and wildflowers. Near the coast, expect summer fog and wet winters.
Getting around
Redwood Valley is about an hour by car from Anderson Valley, so give each area its own day. Plan a designated driver, a rideshare or a tour.

Anderson Valley holds an annual Pinot Noir festival, plus winemaker dinners, live music and vineyard events through the year.

Mendocino County on the map

Map of California showing Mendocino County northwest of San Francisco (California wine regions)

Nearby wine regions

  • Sonoma County

    In northern Sonoma County, pick a valley: Russian River for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Dry Creek for Zinfandel, or Alexander for Cabernet Sauvignon.

    340+ places in Cruv · 100+ upcoming events

  • Napa Valley

    California's first AVA centers on a narrow valley floor about 35 miles long and is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

    340+ places in Cruv · 100+ upcoming events