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The Top 10 Anderson Valley Tasting Rooms

You all know I love exploring all regions of wine country. Anderson Valley is one of my favorite spots to visit for the coastal wines and intimate tasting experience. Follow along below for The Top 10 Anderson Valley Tasting Rooms.

Also, be sure to check out Anderson Valley’s Top 10 Wineries You Must Visit here.

Anderson Valley Brewing Co.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company is one of my favorite brewery-tasting spots. If wine tasting isn’t your thing or you just need a break from all the wine tasting, this is where to go. Craft beers curated from the wonderful Anderson Valley! 17700 CA-253, Boonville, CA 95415.

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Baxter Winery

I have had the pleasure of experiencing Baxter Winery’s Tasting Room multiple times and always love the visit and their amazing wines They are on the lighter Burgundian side flavored by the Anderson Valley sourced grapes. Baxter Winery has a lovely quaint tasting room with modern decor, along with a friendly team and great wines. 8660 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466

Bee Hunter Wine

Bee Hunter Wine is another adorable small winery that produces exceptional wines. It’s one of my favorite hidden gem vineyards in the Anderson Valley that can be easy to miss. Be sure to check out this sustainable and biodynamic vineyard during your visit to the area. 14251 CA-128, Boonville, CA 95415

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Fathers & Daughters Cellars

Fathers and Daughters Cellars is such a charming small family-owned winery and their winemaker is Phil Baxter (whose wines I adore). I absolutely adore the Pinot Noir Wines from Fathers & Daughters. The grapes are sourced from Ferrington Vineyard (a legendary California Vineyard) owned by Kurt and Heather Schoeneman. Their daughter Sarah and her husband Guy have Fathers & Daughters so it’s truly a family-brand with stunning wines very well-priced.

The views for our Fathers & Daughters wine tasting at Ferrington Vineyards. Wow!

Views of legendary Ferrington Vineyard. The plot above is where Williams Selyem sources their Pinot Noir grapes from!

Thanks for having us, Sarah & Guy. What a special treat getting to visit Ferrington Vineyards with you both and sip on your lovely Fathers & Daughters Wines together.

Husch Vineyards

Husch Vineyards is the most charming historic tasting room in Anderson Valley. It looks almost like an old farmhouse which is so charming. Their wines are delicious and this is such a cool place to taste some great wine! 4400 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466.

Photo Courtesy of Husch Vineyards

The beyond charming Husch Vineyards Tasting room. It’s about 15 X 15 feet and adorable!

Long Meadow Ranch at the Madrones

Long Meadow Ranch is a family-owned producer and purveyor of wine and food, committed to diversified, sustainable, and organic farming methods. Their Anderson Valley Estate has 69 acres planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. With the Navarro River nearby and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, a natural marine layer blankets the vineyards and shapes the terroir. 9000 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466

Lula Cellars

Lula Cellars is another great Anderson Valley spot with a fabulous tasting room. The vineyards are so beautiful too that you are sure to have a great time inside or outside! Learn more about Lula Cellars on their website here. 2800 Guntly Road, P.O. Box 145, Philo, CA 95466

Photo Courtesy of Lula Cellars

Phillips Hill Winery

Phillips Hill Winery was one of the first wineries I visited in Anderson Valley. Winemaker Toby Hill fell in love with Pinot Noir in 1997, making his first wine in 2002. His Wines are earthy and a true reflection of each of the unique vineyards Toby is harvesting from. The tasting room has quite a bit of character from Toby’s background as an artist. It’s quite unique with a historic charming feel to it that feels very Anderson Valley. 5101 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466.

Photo Courtesy of Phillips Hill Winery

Winemaker Phillip Hill

The Witching Stick

My other favorite Chardonnay in Boonville is from The Witching Stick Tasting Room. I discovered this Chardonnay at The Bewildered Pig while I was there for dinner. I visited the tasting room and fell in love. Winemaker + Owner Van Williamson is beyond talented, super sweet, and very fun to visit. 8627 Highway 128. Philo, CA. 95415.

The Anderson Valley region is fabulous. They have cool coastal wines and the small-town charm. I love the intimate feeling and slower pace you experience when visiting as opposed to other parts of Wine Country. The below destinations aree within Boonville or Philo all within 10 minutes or so from each other. Follow along below to see my favorite Anderson Valley Wineries and the Top 10 Wineries You Must Experience.

Also if you’re wine tasting with your dog, check out The Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Anderson Valley here.

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Top 10 Anderson Valley Wineries

Brashley Vineyards

Brashley Vineyards is a family-owned winery and tasting room located in the heart of Anderson Valley in Philo, CA. I recently visited and had a truly amazing time and they have the best staff. 7000 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466

The Pizza made by Sean Chef (shown below) which is $20 and available on Mondays! and is delicious! Book your visit ahead on TOCK here.

The fabulous Chef Sean who makes the Pizzas on Monday and is also an Estate Host.

Domaine Anderson

One of the newest wineries on this list is Domaine Anderson. They’re producing some of my most favorite Anderson Valley Pinot Noir wines that are beautiful, expressive of each unique vineyard, and beyond lovely. In addition, the new tasting room is beautiful. Be sure to tell them the JSF sent you if you plan a visit. 9201 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466.

Touring the vineyard with winemaker Darrin of Domaine Anderson and Arnaud of their sister winery, Roederer Estate.

Handley Cellars Winery

Handley Cellars Winery hasthebest tasting room views (shown below on a foggy afternoon) with delicious wines and Pinot Noir wines that I’m obsessed with. I opened one of the wines I purchased during my visit and enjoyed it so much I may have finished the bottle in one night. They are that good. Super feminine, with medium body, texture, and extremely smooth. It totally deserves a spot on my list of top Anderson Valley Wineries. 3151 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466.

Tasting an oldie but a goodie, this Estate Chardonnay is the best. I buy this in bulk as it’s great for every day or for a gift or a party wine. Everyone loves this Chardonnay!

The Estate Pinot Noir is another go-to wine for me because it’s so flavorful, balanced, with great spice from the cool Anderson Valley climate and really well priced. Indeed, I buy bottles of this every visit to Handley Cellars!

Although I think of Handley Cellars as a still wine house their Sparkling Brut Wines are phenomenal. Give them a few years (if you can wait) as I’ve had a very very old bottle at a winemaker dinner and it was superb!

The incredible line up of Handley Pinot Noir. I love their full body, dark fruit flavor, and amazing spices.

Views of the beautiful Anderson Valley on this trip to visit Anderson Valley Wineries as well as the stunning NEW Lexus UX200 I had on my most recent trip to Mendocino. Every time I head up the coast and pass Booneville I stop and see my friends at Handley Cellars!

Golden Eye Winery

For a great Food & Wine Tasting visit G olden Eye Winery.I experienced the Estate Tasting which I highly recommend. It includes amazing Wines, including Pinot Noir & Chardonnays (two of my favorites), paired with delicious cheese. In sum, pretty hard not to love that! Read more about The Golden Eye Estate Tasting here. 9200 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466.

Long Meadow Ranch

Navarro Winery

Navarro Winery showcases the best vineyard views and the largest assortment of wine varietals! I visited Navarro on Sunday after a long weekend of rain and the vineyard views were incredible. In addition, they also have an extensive wine list and I tasted about 10-12 wines- all of which I found impressive for different reasons (varietal, style, technique…). Certainly, to experience a variety of great wines and unique varietals with gorgeous views, I recommend visiting the Navarro Winery. 5601 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466.

Penny Royal Farm

If you’re visiting Anderson Valley and want something to do besides, just wine taste, I suggest seeing Penny Royal Farms. They have some amazing wines here, but also have some yummy eats and animals to hang out with. 14930 CA-128, Boonville, CA 95415

Roederer Estate

Roederer Estate has the Best bubbles among the Anderson Valley Wineries! Read more about this incredible Winery and my tour with their Winemaker Arnaud here. 4501 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466

Me and Roederer Estate Winemaker Arnaud. We met years ago, he was the first winery I ever visited in Anderson Valley and we’ve been friends ever since. I adore his wines and also he’s a wonderful man super involved in the region as well.

Scharffenberger

A well-known house from Anderson Valley California is Scharffenberger. They were family-owned for years and most recently acquired by the Roederer Estate (and Louis Roederer) family. I’m a huge fan of Roederer Estate Wines so naturally, I adore the wines from their sister property, Scharffenberger. 8501 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466

Photo Courtesy of Scharffenberger

Toulouse Vineyards & Winery

Toulouse Vineyards & Winery is one of the newer additions to this list as I have only visited once (since many friends recommended it) and after the visit, I understand why. People love the wines because they are of high quality and well-made at great prices. Moreover, the tasting room is quite minimal and bare but people clearly come here (time and time again) for their tasty wines and the laid-back setting of the tasting room vibe! 8001 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466.

Wentworth Vineyards at the Madrones

The coastal estate covers 80 acres, with 25 acres under vine, offering site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as an Estate Grown Anderson Valley Pinot Noir blend. Their dedication to quality has earned serious recognition — Wine Enthusiast awarded their 2023 Wentworth Vineyard Pinot Noir a perfect 100-point rating and Cellar Selection status, a rare accolade representing a new high for small family-owned Pinot Noir producers in the Anderson Valley. 9000 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466