Anderson Valley In The News
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“Something is going on in Anderson Valley, and it’s pretty damn exciting.”
~Alder Yarrow, Vinography
Interest Growing in White Pinot Noir in Sonoma, Mendocino Counties
With a long, illustrious career as a key varietal in Champagne, pinot noir is no stranger to being stripped of its purple skin, the…
*Fish Friendly Farming – Reducing Erosion & Sediment in Our Rivers
Fish Friendly Farming (FFF) has a nice ring to it. It sounds like good sense—guidelines for how farmers, vintners, and everyone…
*2023 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival “Best of the Fest”
The Anderson Valley started out as an area known for aromatic white wines, but ever since winemakers…
How to Buy Tickets for the 2024 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival*
Tickets for the 2024 Pinot Noir Festival go on sale in early September 2023 and sell out quickly—particularly…
Recap: Pinot Noir Festival 2023*
There are many festivals and wine events targeted at pinot noir lovers, but none are quite like Anderson Valley’s Pinot Noir Festival, which…
Unlocking the Secrets of Anderson Valley Wines*
Situated in the heart of scenic Mendocino County, this bucolic valley boasts a rich winemaking history that dates to the 19th century. Known for…
A Simple Vineyard Strategy Cuts Water Usage by One-Third*
It’s been called a “no-brainer”…but very few vineyards are doing it. Kathleen Willcox reports on a move which improves water use and also quality.
Upload Wine Business: How no-till farming could provide the key to combatting extreme weather*
Most wine producers believe that tilling is necessary to aerate the ground, but taking a hands-off approach can improve soil health, strengthen root systems and fight climate change.
Gowan’s Cider: Discover its Rich Heritage and Unique Flavors*
Welcome to a world of rich heritage and unique flavors at Gowan’s Cider, where tradition meets innovation in every sip.
Best Anderson Valley Wineries, Hotels & Restaurants to Visit in 2023*
Sip, Savor, and Indulge – A Guide to Wine Tasting in Anderson Valley
Article #5 Title: Jamie Good Reviews Baxter- Anderson Valley
Jason Drew is based just outside the Anderson Valley, on the Mendocino Ridge, about a mile west from the valley. It’s a beautiful spot, and on a chilly but sunny March day it was a good place to be.
Destination Mendocino County: Wine, Food, and Surf*
About two hours north of San Francisco is an unspoiled area beckoning to be explored and discovered. Decompress, and enjoy nature’s beauty all the while experiencing world-class wines, lodging, and cuisine, plus the incomparable beauty of nature.
8 Best Summer Wines to Catch That Perfect Vibe*
Weaving along the picturesque Highway 128 in Mendocino County, is the Anderson Valley, whose wines rival that of Napa and Sonoma – California’s most famous wine growing regions.
Savoring the Legacy: Husch Vineyards and the Authentic Charm of Anderson Valley*
Northern California’s Mendocino Coast might be known for its wine, but there’s so much more to discover in this stunning region.
Anderson Valley, California (5) Roederer Estate
In 1982, Jean-Claude Rouzeau – the CEO of Champagne Roederer – was sent to look at the wild west of California, and he ended up in the Anderson Valley.
Article #4 Title: Jamie Goode Reviews Maggy Hawk- Anderson Valley
In 1982, Jean-Claude Rouzeau – the CEO of Champagne Roederer – was sent to look at the wild west of California, and he ended up in the Anderson Valley.
Article #3 Title: Jamie Goode Reviews Littorai- Anderson Valley
The most celebrated Pinots from the Anderson Valley are probably Ted Lemon’s Littorai bottlings. The Anderson Valley makes around half of Littorai’s production, with the rest coming from various sites in Sonoma.
Article #2 Title: Jamie Goode’s a big tasting with lots of producers*
A boutique winery started by Wells Guthrie, I first came across them as part of the In Pursuit of Balance movement.
Article #1 Title:- Jamie Good Reviews Drew- Anderson Valley
Jason Drew is based just outside the Anderson Valley, on the Mendocino Ridge, about a mile west from the valley. It’s a beautiful spot, and on a chilly but sunny March day it was a good place to be.
Anderson Valley Is the Secret Wine Country Destination You Need to Visit This Summer*
Spend three perfect days tasting wine, eating great food and taking in the beautiful landscape of this rural region.
The Best Wineries to Visit in Anderson Valley*
I consider myself lucky to have discovered California’s Anderson Valley early in my wine journey. To me, the region is less a hidden gem and more a hard-to-find gem, neatly tucked away in the folds and crevices of the Pacific coastal landscape.
Find adventure beyond the vines and wineries of California’s Mendocino Coast*
Northern California’s Mendocino Coast might be known for its wine, but there’s so much more to discover in this stunning region.
How foot treading on grapes has hopped across the Pond*
In most regions of the world, industrialisation has dethroned the once-mighty foot in wine production.
10 American Wine Regions That Deserve More Recognition*
When you go to pick up an American Pinot Noir, chances are you’re looking for a region known for high-quality bottles…Well, Anderson Valley deserves to be ranked among the rest of this category’s major players.
Motor on Mendocino*
If you’re like me, taking a road trip always involves a tangent- in this case, into Anderson Valley. Driving through the AVA- a twisty, turny, hilly operation- there are loads of stops for Pinot Noir.
Explore Some of My Favorite Wineries in Anderson Valley*
Tucked away in the coastal region of Mendocino County, just 110 miles northwest of San Francisco, lies Anderson Valley…
An Idyllic Getaway on the Mendocino Coast*
Mendocino is always enchanting no matter how much you have traveled. Mendocino is also blessed by its proximity to the Anderson Valley, just inland…
An Anderson Valley Adventure*
…This divine wine region, just inland from the Mendocino coast, has long been a gem. Its wines, both mostly small production and some…
Pinot Noir Fest online wine auction and tasting to benefit skatepark project and local fire department*
…Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Fest online wine auction and tasting to benefit skatepark project and local fire department
Michael J. Martin Managed Missions to Mars. Now, He’s Pouring Wine In Mendocino
Michael J. Martin…one of only two people on planet Earth to manage three missions to Mars for NASA…started pouring wines at Husch.
Hit the North*
Premium California winegrowers are planting grapes further north, pushed on by global warming and the search for affordable…
Dan Berger On Wine: Beaune in the USA*
Several invisible contradictions are at the heart of the long-emerging wine region of Anderson Valley, where recently the greatness of…
Anderson Valley: Spring with a northern neighbor*
There’s so much to love about the Anderson Valley year-round, but spring is an especially delightful time of year…
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival: May 19-21, Philo, CA*
Normally I’d begin this kind of posting with a reminder about the slightly obscure, off-the-radar nature of Anderson Valley, but at…
If You Love Pinot Noir, Buy Tickets to the Anderson Valley Pinot Fest*
The secret is out: Some of California’s very best Pinot Noir grows in the lush, cool-climate Anderson Valley…
Top Anderson Valley Wineries- The best tasting rooms to visit*
Like the early days of Napa Valley’s wine boom, tasting rooms are casual and unassuming. There are no crowds, no tour buses and…
The secret force behind an acclaimed California vineyard? An all-female crew*
On a chilly, stormy day at Wendling Vineyard, Romelia Fernandez ladles hot posole from an enormous cauldron into colorful…
Gorgeous white wines were this region’s claim to fame. What happened?*
Deborah Cahn and Ted Bennett moved to Anderson Valley in 1973 with a mission. They were going to make Gewurztraminer.
Locals want to keep it secret — but at what cost?*
Johnny Schmitt, owner of the historic Boonville Hotel, has spent the past 38 years expecting Anderson Valley to go mainstream.
It’s one of California’s best wine shops. It’s also in the middle of nowhere*
There are two main reasons that people pull over at Disco Ranch on their way through the rural, quarter-mile stretch of downtown Boonville
Exploring California’s Anderson Valley Wine Region*
Price and quality are highly correlated… One of the best examples of an American wine region that consistently delivers world-class wines…
Anderson Valley remains a haven for remarkable white wines*
Pinot noir now dominates the area, but some wineries still make the varieties that put the region on the map.
Get Your Tickets For The 16th Annual Anderson Valley White Wine Weekend Now*
It’s one of the best, yet still under-the-radar wine events in California…I love the structure and setup of this festival, which doesn’t have guests waiting in line at tents to taste.
Misconception That Riesling Doesn’t Sell*
In a Northern California wine region known mostly for its Pinot Noir and sparkling wines, another variety–Riesling–took the spotlight during a seminar and wine tasting on Feb. 22.
Frattey & Frattey Shams of Anderson Valley*
On a leisurely drive from Napa Valley to the hills of Anderson Valley along scenic highway 128, views of old oak trees, vineyards, and…
A Sparkling Wine Tasting Tour of Mendocino County
Among the earliest varieties picked were the grapes destined for sparkling wines. In Mendocino County…
The World’s Most Underrated Wine Regions
Jason Wilson set out to try the world’s nearly 1,400 types of wine grapes you haven’t heard of—a quest that took him to these regions…
Raise a toast to Anderson Valley’s inaugural Harvest Festival in Mendocino*
.This October 21st to 23rd, Anderson Valley extends their welcome to one and all at the Harvest Tidrick.
Anderson Valley Harvest Tidrick*
Courtney DeGraff and Joslyn Thoresen from the Anderson Valley Harvest Tidrick Celebration are our guests on California Wine Country today.
40 Years of Roederer Estate
The California sparkling wine producer remains one of the best and most consistent on the West Coast
Discover All That California’s Sparkling Wine Has to Offer On This New Tour
California’s best bubbles are crisp, dry, delicious, and highly underrated.
Top Wine Travel: Outstanding Value and Pinot Noir in California’s Anderson Valley
IF YOU WANT to travel back to a time when it was easy and cheap to taste good California wine, I have some advice: Go to Anderson Valley.
Where to Find Exceptional California Pinot Noir
The answer: at the end of a hair-raising drive in a remote region called Anderson Valley, where the conditions are ideal for producing world-class Pinot.
Where to Find Champagne-Quality Sparkling Wine in California
When Champagne Louis Roederer set up shop in California’s Anderson Valley four decades ago, it was a bold move. It’s paid off with delicious wines and a bit of a sparkling boomlet in the valley.
Introducing Anderson Valley, California’s Hidden Hillside Beauty of Pinot Noir*
Tucked between the rugged ridges and redwood trees of Mendocino County, Anderson Valley has a well-deserved reputation for wine quality thanks to pioneering wineries like…
New Tasting Rooms, an Inn Amid Redwoods: Where to Sip and Stay in Anderson Valley
Jennifer Waits and Brian Mast attended their first Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival more than 20 years ago…
Poised for Greatness: Tasting The Evolution of Anderson Valley*
Mendocino’s Anderson Valley might have eked out a bit more mindshare in the brains of wine lovers…
Make a Wine Weekend of it during Anderson Valley’s Pinot Month*
Full of wine, redwoods, and fresh coastal air, Anderson Valley’s Pinot Noir Festival is historically one of the best weekends…
Misconception That Riesling Doesn’t Sell: Advocates at Anderson Valley Festival Say Riesling Wins Young Drinkers*
Riesling took the spotlight during a seminar and wine tasting on Feb. 22…
Slow Down and Stay A While*
The Anderson Valley, has, over the past decade become a destination in and of itself…
Anderson Valley – Not To Be Overlooked
How could one resist a wine district with its own dialect..
40 Under 40 Tastemaker 2019 Sarah Cahn Bennett, 39
Sarah Cahn Bennet, owner of Pennyroyal Farm & General Manager of Navarro Vineyards…
California Pinot Noir’s Top Terroirs
A guide to the regions producing the state’s top bottlings of this in-demand red…
Bear Eating Pinot Noir Grapes at Navarro Vineyards Caught on Video
A Mendocino County vineyard has gotten the help of an unusual taste-tester…
The Next Best Weekend Wine Tour: Mendocino
Anderson Valley is producing some of California’s cutting-edge Pinot Noirs…
14 of the Anderson Valley’s Most Delicious Wines
Whether you’re sampling in the tasting rooms along the Anderson Valley’s Highway 128, or finding bottles online…
This Laid-Back Wine Region Is All About Pinot, Redwoods, and Apples
Rich reds, bright whites, and delicious plates: a hidden wine enclave…
Top Five Pinot Noir Vineyards in California’s Anderson Valley
The 15-mile-long valley sits just 10 miles from the cool, blustery Pacific Coast…
5 Reasons to Visit the Anderson Valley Now
In recent years the Anderson Valley has become a full-fledged destination in its own right…
The Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Festival Full of Delights*
I was here for the ultimate palate refresher in the form of the Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Festival…
Coastal Conquest
California Pinot Noir is exploding in popularity and quality, with diverse sites and winemaking approaches…
The Ultimate Anderson Valley Winery Bucket List
Anderson Valley wineries are the destinations themselves, offering world-class wines and awe-inspiring vistas…
Anderson Valley’s Top Tasting Rooms for Aromatic White Wines*
A stealth revolution has been taking place in Anderson Valley on the aromatic white-wine side…
Uncorking the Perfect Long Weekend in California’s Anderson Valley
The wineries, restaurants and unspoiled landscapes of the pocket-size valley are a sip away from San Francisco…
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