Anderson Valley Wines Continue to Shine
Anderson Valley is once again in the spotlight. Some of the region’s top producers are earning 96–97 point scores from respected critics including Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Enthusiast, and James Suckling. These results highlight the valley’s world-class terroir, cool-climate style, and the thoughtful winemaking that defines our community.
Top Wines and Producers
Donum Estate – Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Donum Estate stood out with three 97-point wines from the 2023 vintage:
- Savoy Vineyard Chardonnay
- Savoy Vineyard Perrygulch Pinot Noir
- Pinole Pinot Noir
Domaine Anderson – Single-Vineyard Pinot Noir
Two of Domaine Anderson’s single-vineyard Pinot Noirs earned 97 points:
- Dach Vineyard Pinot Noir
- Walraven Vineyard Pinot Noir
Meyer Family Cellars’– Ferrington Vineyard Chardonnay
Meyer Family Cellars impressed with a 96-point score for its 2023 Ferrington Vineyard Chardonnay. Known for crafting wines of purity and focus, Meyer’s Chardonnay from this historic Boonville vineyard showcases the valley’s cool-climate freshness and layered complexity.
Minus Tide – Mendocino Ridge Elegance
Minus Tide impressed with Manchester Ridge Vineyard bottlings, scoring high for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. These wines showcase the unique character of higher-elevation vineyards overlooking the Mendocino Coast.
Roederer Estate – Sparkling Excellence
Roederer Estate, long considered one of California’s sparkling wine leaders, earned 96 points for its 2019 L’Ermitage Brut Rosé. This wine balances depth, precision, and elegance — a hallmark of Roederer’s method and a reflection of Anderson Valley’s ideal conditions for traditional-method sparkling wine.
Wentworth Vineyards – Rising Reputation
Wentworth Vineyards continues its upward trajectory, with three wines from the 2023 vintage scoring 96–97 points.
Top-Rated Wines from Anderson Valley (96–97 pts)
- 97 pts – Donum Estate 2023 Savoy Chardonnay
- 97 pts – Donum Estate 2023 Perrygulch Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir
- 97 pts – Donum Estate 2023 Pinole Pinot Noir
- 97 pts – Domaine Anderson 2021 Dach Pinot Noir
- 97 pts – Minus Tide 2021 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
- 97 pts – Domaine Anderson 2021 Walraven Pinot Noir
- 97 pts – Wentworth Vineyards 2023 – Wentworth Vineyard Chardonnay
- 96 pts – Meyer Family Cellars 2023 Ferrington Vineyard Chardonnay
- 96 pts – Donum Estate 2023 Hendy Knoll Pinot Noir
- 96 pts – Wentworth Vineyards 2023 Wentworth Vineyard Pinot Noir
- 96 pts – Minus Tide 2022 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay
- 96 pts – Roederer Estate 2019 L’Ermitage Brut Rosé
- 96 pts – Wentworth Vineyards 2023 Wentworth Vineyard Chardonnay
What These Scores Mean for Anderson Valley
From sparkling rosé to single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, these ratings confirm what many already know: Anderson Valley is one of California’s most exciting wine regions.
Here, cool Pacific breezes, extreme vineyard sites, and diverse soils produce wines with elegance, depth, and remarkable sense of place. And with many wineries being small, family-owned, and locally run, visitors can often meet the people behind the wines directly in the tasting room.
Plan Your Visit to Anderson Valley Wine Country
Anderson Valley is just two hours from San Francisco and offers more than just wine. Visitors can explore redwood forests, the Mendocino Coast, local farms, and restaurants that range from casual to elevated.
Come taste what the critics are celebrating — and discover the community that makes Anderson Valley unlike anywhere else.