Preserving the Zinfandel Legacy of Mendocino County

ZAP September 23, 2020 | By Chris Sawyer What’s true of this whole county is also true of Mendocino County’s Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards, which are largely off the beaten path. It is particularly true with the historic high-elevation sites that are at the Ciapusci, Gianoli, Perli and Zeni ranches off Fish Rock Road, which runs along the windy, timber-laden ridge… Read the rest

Testa Vineyards

We are now offering table reservations on our patio for up to six people for one hour blocks! You can add on a wine tasting per person or you can select bottle service and purchase wine upon arrival! You are encouraged to bring your own food to enjoy with your wine our outdoor patio area! Please call with any questions,… Read the rest

McNab Ridge Winery

McNab Ridge Winery’s Tasting Room patio will remain open for Wine Tasting by appointment only.  Call (707) 744-1986 to make an appointment for your private wine tasting in our patio garden, between 11am and 6pm any day of the week. When you arrive, please knock on the window or call (707) 744-1986 for assistance and wait out front to be… Read the rest

Rivino

RIVINO is open for outdoor patio tastings, as well as curbside pickup. With the new patio expansion and the tent there’s plenty of space for people to stay far away from each other. Masks, distancing, etc. all in use. For reservations call (707) 293-4262

Campovida

Enjoy the great weather outside at a picnic table and explore our current release of six Campovida wines.  Relax with this 45 – 60 minutes experience.  This tasting is available for up to 6 guests. Open by reservation only:  Thursday-Monday:  11:00-5:00 p.m. – all outdoor touchless tastings Email:  hello@campovida.com or (707) 400-6300

Goldeneye Winery

Showcasing the versatility of our single vineyard Pinot Noirs, this tasting includes our current-release wines as well as selections from our Migration label.  Relax and take in the unforgettable scenery on our outdoor patio overlooking our vineyards, we provide social distancing quite naturally! 707-895-3202  or  reservations@goldeneyewinery.com

Pennyroyal Farms

Just want to relax with a glass of wine? Book a table with farm or vineyard views, choice of bottle, and enjoy snacks from our Farm Fare menu. Minimum 1 bottle purchase required at time of reservation. Make your reservation via TOCK, or email sales@pennyroyalfarms.com

Husch Vineyards

We have cautiously and enthusiastically reopened wine tasting at Husch. Utilizing our gorgeous grounds, we are offering (by reservation) outside wine tasting at picnic tables daily 10am-4pm. We are keeping things safe & simple with pre-selected flights and following all protocols set by Mendocino County. When time allows, we look forward to your visit. 1-800-554-8724

Graziano Family of Wines

Serving as many as thirty premium wines under four distinct labels: Saint Gregory for Pinots, Monte Volpe for central and southern Italy and the Friuli region in the northeast, Enotria, specializing in the heritage of the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, and Graziano, which produces the heritage grapes of Mendocino, many of which are from head-pruned, Old Vine vineyards. For… Read the rest

Scharffenberger Cellars

We offer two seated tasting options – our classic sparkling wines fromScharffenberger Cellars or a mixed tasting of sparkling wines and still wines from Carpe Diem. Reserve a table in our garden area and enjoy a bottle of Scharffenberger Cellars or Carpe Diem wines. Bring a picnic and enjoy a game of corn toss! Reserve via TOCK, or call (707)… Read the rest

Greenwood Ridge

Steal away on our spacious shaded patio or deck overlooking our beautiful pond and rolling vineyards. Enjoy a variety of wines, including our recently released sparkling and our small lot distilled spirits. Call 707-895-2002 or email stacie@greenwoodridge.com

Artevino / Maple Creek Winery

Start your journey through the Anderson Valley by stopping and enjoying our friendly staff and award winning Artevino wines . Call (707) 895-3001 for reservations and information

Bee Hunter Wine

Stop in and taste on our private patio in downtown Boonville! We’ll pour tastings of our flight of six wines and share our bee huntin’ story with you. Call (707) 895-3995 or email operations@beehunter wine.com for reservations

Nelson Family Vineyards

The safety of our staff and consumers is our number one priority. We provide a safe and clean environment by sanitizing all surfaces before and after each customer experience, and an abundance of hand sanitizers throughout the tasting areas for our guests; our entire hospitality staff is wearing facial coverings at all times, along with the use of gloves. We… Read the rest

Jaxon Keys

We are doing tastings outside. The times are 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. As per the County rules we only allow groups up to 6 people and we are not serving food nor can customers bring food. Flights are all are 60 minutes long, are of 5 wines and cost $10. Email tasting@jaxonkeys.com or call 707-462-6666

Handley Cellars

Come and join us for a tour of our historic property and a tasting of our hand crafted Estate Wines on our patio. Often with a soft breeze, you can marvel at the tribal artwork, wisterias, camelias, and other foliage while gazing at the vineyards and our historic Ranch House and Water Tower. reservations@handleycellars.com or call us at 800-733-3151

Barra of Mendocino

We are available for private tastings by appointment only and take reservations for minimal contact, outdoor tasting experiences in our spacious patio and gardens. We take all appropriate measures to ensure staff and guests are adhering to state and county guidelines so that you can experience a safe, enjoyable wine tasting event. Please call us at 707.485.0322 or email us… Read the rest