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57,600
ACRES
90
VINEYARDS
27
AVG VINEYARD SIZE
2,457
ACRES UNDER VINE
30
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Learn more about the history of Anderson Valley as a wine region.
Sommelier Corrina Stauss joins early AV vintner and one of the appellations founder Allan Green, along with local wine writer Thom Elkjer, and Advanced Sommelier Evan Hufford to discuss the evolution of the Valley as the premier wine growing region we know today.
LATEST Press Releases
Six Great Reasons to be in Anderson Valley for White Wine Weekend in February
November 3, 2023/by Courtney DeGraffHarvest Festivities Have Only Just Begun in Anderson Valley
October 12, 2023/by Courtney DeGraffSummer & Fall 2023 Events & Updates from Anderson Valley
Anderson Valley is the place to be this summer and throughout the year. We are the wine route to the sea and we deliver incredible quality. We are the wine route to the sea and we deliver incredible quality and the chance to immerse yourself not only in Pinot Noir but superior Chardonnay and the aromatic wines of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Blanc.
August 2, 2023/by Anderson ValleyAnderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival is SOLD OUT but Grand Tasting Tickets Available Until Day of Event & Open House Sundays Announced
The 24th Annual Anderson Valley PinotFest on the 40th Anniversary of the recognition of the region’s AVA status has sold out all events but, for the first time, will keep tickets to the signature Grand Tasting open up until the day of the event and at the door. READ MORE>>
June 3, 2023/by Anderson Valley2023 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Month
No need to wait until the Anderson Valley’s renowned - and almost sold out - weekend of Pinot Noir festivities May 19-21. 2023, with an impressive auction opening today online of unique wine lots, intimate dinners and opportunities found nowhere else. READ MORE>>
June 3, 2023/by Anderson Valley40 Years of History – and sparkling wine to celebrate – at the 24th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
Highlights of the three-day event include a reunion and rare opportunity to hear from the region’s early founders. “It is truly an honor to be a part of this year's Technical Conference that brings together the founders of the Valley, who were risk takers and explorers, and bravely came to Anderson Valley and made the Valley a destination for winegrowers, winemakers and consumers,” says Darrin Low, winemaker at Domaine Anderson READ MORE>>
April 25, 2023/by Anderson Valley16th Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Celebration Begins With the Relaunch of the 4th Annual Pruning Contest
Tickets are now on sale for Anderson Valley’s 16th Annual Winter White Wine Festival taking place February 18th-19th. Celebrating the rich history of Alsatian wines in Anderson Valley, the White Wine Festival honors that history and highlights the many varieties still grown in the valley.
The weekend kicks off Friday, February 17th, with an industry pruning contest at Roederer Estate.
January 9, 2023/by Anderson ValleyThe weekend kicks off Friday, February 17th, with an industry pruning contest at Roederer Estate.
24th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival Celebrates Sparkling Heritage
Hosting the Grand Tasting at a sparkling wine house, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association looks to highlight Pinot Noir’s significance and history in the Valley in making both extraordinary still and sparkling wine. The Grand Tasting will feature approximately 50 producers pouring Pinot Noir, ranging in style from sparkling to still to rosé.
December 12, 2022/by Anderson Valley16th Annual Winter White Wine Celebration in Anderson Valley
First planted in the 1960s to Alsatian grapes like Gewürztraminer by Husch & Edmeades, Anderson Valley has since welcomed other notable whites like Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, and Chardonnay. These diverse whites share the spotlight in this festival highlighting the unique viticulture provided by Anderson Valley’s cool temperatures and terroir.
December 12, 2022/by Anderson ValleyPig Roast & Celebration in Boonville Kicks Off AV Wineries “Tidrick” Weekend
This year, the AVWA is proud to add a new event, the Harvest Tidrick Festival on the weekend of October 21-23. Kicking off the weekend will be a Boucherie Pig Roast dinner on Friday night.
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September 15, 2022/by Anderson ValleyREAD MORE>>
Anderson Valley Wineries Introduce a New Harvest Celebration Event Weekend
The inaugural harvest celebration weekend kicks off Friday night with a pig roast under the stars at the redwood grove of the county fairgrounds in Boonville. In the tradition of a French “Boucherie'' festival, renowned chef Scott Baird will prepare a feast celebrating the deep agricultural roots and abundance of this picturesque valley.
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3rd Annual May is Anderson Valley Pinot Month
The third annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Month kicks off May 1, celebrating the region’s signature grape with a series of events hosted by local wineries, restaurants and the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association.
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April 27, 2022/by Anderson ValleyREAD MORE >
23rd Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival Celebrates Heritage of Sparkling Wines
February 1, 2022
Now in its 23rd year, the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival will celebrate the region’s signature grape on May 20-22, 2022. The festival takes place throughout Anderson Valley.
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April 14, 2022/by Anderson ValleyNow in its 23rd year, the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival will celebrate the region’s signature grape on May 20-22, 2022. The festival takes place throughout Anderson Valley.
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Winter White Wine Festival Returns to Anderson Valley for Fifteenth Year
November 22, 2021
Philo, Calif. – Tickets go on sale today for the 2022 Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Weekend, to be held February 19-20 – the 15th year this cool-climate region has celebrated its Alsatian and sparkling roots. Read More >
January 13, 2022/by Anderson ValleyPhilo, Calif. – Tickets go on sale today for the 2022 Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Weekend, to be held February 19-20 – the 15th year this cool-climate region has celebrated its Alsatian and sparkling roots. Read More >
2nd Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Month Announced
Friday - Apr 9, 2021
Boonville, CA - Pivot, pivot, Pinot! May marks the second year the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association (AVWA) will take the whole month to celebrate the region’s signature grape variety.
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April 9, 2021/by adminBoonville, CA - Pivot, pivot, Pinot! May marks the second year the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association (AVWA) will take the whole month to celebrate the region’s signature grape variety.
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Anderson Valley is Just a Click Away
Apr 13, 2020
Boonville, CA - Amid COVID, the wineries of Anderson Valley have had difficulties of attracting visitors to their open cellar doors and tasting rooms.
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April 13, 2020/by adminBoonville, CA - Amid COVID, the wineries of Anderson Valley have had difficulties of attracting visitors to their open cellar doors and tasting rooms.
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AV Winter White Wine Festival Elaborates on Former Alsace Varietals Festival
Nov 20, 2019
Boonville, CA - After a brief hiatus last year, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association is excited to continue the tradition of hosting a festival to showcase the region’s best white wines.
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November 20, 2019/by adminBoonville, CA - After a brief hiatus last year, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association is excited to continue the tradition of hosting a festival to showcase the region’s best white wines.
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Changes Announced at Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association
Oct 10, 2019
Boonville, CA — The Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association (AVWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney DeGraff as new Executive Director.
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October 10, 2019/by adminBoonville, CA — The Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association (AVWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney DeGraff as new Executive Director.
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