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2023 Mendo Wine Competition Results
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The 44th annual wine competition held at the Mendocino County Fair has awarded five different wineries with the prestigious “Best of Show” winners title. The fair, which took place in Hopland, saw 195 wines from 36 wineries submitting entries to the competition.
Among these, Boonville’s Pennyroyal Farm stood out, winning two of the Best of… Read the rest
From Forgotten Gardens to Organic Wines: The Campovida Story
In the oak-covered foothills of Hopland, in eastern Mendocino County, you'll find a unique property called Campovida. This farm and winery isn't just a place; it's a testament to vision, resilience, and community.
Paul Dolan: A Visionary’s Legacy in Mendocino County’s Wine Landscape
The wine industry of Mendocino County, and indeed the broader Northern California region, has lost one of its most influential figures. Paul Egan Dolan III, a trailblazer in sustainable winemaking, passed away on June 26, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shape the region’s viticulture for generations to come.
Born in Oakland, California, in 1950, Dolan’s roots… Read the rest
Mendo Wineries included on Zin Trail Story
Wine writer Matt Vilano profiles several Mendocino County wineries in his exploration of great zinfandel. Matt makes eight stops, including wineries and museums. Join Matt on the Zinfandel trail.
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
Memories of Milla
The Mendocino County wine industry mourns the loss of a true leader, an inspiration, a maverick, a colorful character, and a dear friend. Milla Handley blazed the trail for winemakers in Anderson Valley, and left behind a legacy of innovation and quality, friendship and fun.
Gathered here are some wonderful “Memories of Milla” to celebrate the ever-playful and lovable…MILLA!
Cheers… Read the rest
Spring Into Mendocino Rosé
There might be no better time to “drink pink” than springtime in Mendocino County! Our wineries are just releasing their fresh 2019 vintage rose’ wines from great Mendocino County grapes. Don’t delay…these delicate beauties won’t last long as supply is limited and now is the time to celebrate springtime with Mendocino rose’!
Grey Water Recycling in America’s Greenest Wine Region
Water is a precious and finite natural resource, less than 3% of all water on Earth is fresh water. In this video, Mendocino Wine Co. owner Tim Thornhill demonstrates his commercial-scale gray water recycling system that conserves and recycles this precious resource. At the Mendocino Wine Co. they believe everyone has the opportunity to leave the world better than they… Read the rest
Zac Robinson Awarded Winegrower of the Year Award
The Zeni Award is a perpetual trophy given to the winegrower of the year representing outstanding stewardship of the land, community service, and producing the highest quality wine grape in Mendocino County.
Zac Robinson of Husch Vineyards was awarded the Zeni Winegrower of the Year Award at the MWI 2019 Harvest Party. Glenn McGourty, UCCE Farm Advisor for Mendocino County,… Read the rest
Mendocino Wines Rock Whole Foods Market
Were we interested and could MWI help facilitate the program? Needless to say… this is totally in line with MWI’s mission “to promote the quality and image of Mendocino County grapes and wine with three target audiences:
Decision makers who buy grapes
press and trade groups who write about, sell, or recommend wine, and
consumers who buy wine.”
And, a… Read the rest
Making Sense of Mendocino
Mendocino is a county with two faces. One face, the softer side, is well known. This is the coastal half that contains Anderson Valley, where delicate Pinot Noir and exceptional sparkling wines are enjoying increasing, and deserving, renown. The other face of Mendocino resides further east, in the cache of old vines that sprawl across the Redwood Valley appellation and… Read the rest
2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition Awards
41st Annual Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition Awards
Congratulations to all the award winners!
After tasting a record number of entries the judges have made their pronouncements:
Best of Show Red: 2017 Foursight Clone 05 Pinot Noir
Best of Show White: 2018 Navarro Vineyards Edelzwicker
Best of Show Sparkling: NV McFadden Sparkling Cuvee Brut Rose
Best of Show Rose’: 2018… Read the rest