The Undiscovered Anderson Valley Wineries

Surrounded by 2500-foot high mountains, AndersonValley. It has spectacular views, making it a perfect
Valley opens up its beauty to the coast towards itsspot for a family picnic. Because this winery gets its
eastern end, allowing the summertime fog to touchfruits from five different vineyards, it makes a wide
its surroundings. Let's explore and have a taste ofvariety of delicious wines. Aside from the local
what a visit to Anderson Valley wineries is like!specialties, chardonnay, pinot noir, and Riesling,
Navarro VineyardsEsterlina also offers big, chewy cabernets and
Tucked in a small valley beneath the rolling hills is thezinfandels. The hilltop location of this winery makes it
Navarro Vineyards, famous for the Alsatian varieties,a perfect place to visit if you want a combination of
especially its big-nosed gewürztraminer. You canwine tasting activities and scenic drive.
only take advantage of these wines here and atHusch Vineyards
some indie restaurants and shops. If you are aCreeping roses can be seen at the four corners of
non-drinker, worry not because this one of the bestthis 100-year old redwood wine tasting room. Among
Anderson Valley wineries offer you a wide selectionall the Anderson Valley wineries, Husch Vineyards has
of deliciously prepared unfermented grape juices.the oldest and healthiest pinot noir vines, almost 40
Lazy Creek Vineyardsyears old. This winery makes both Burgundy and
The smallest among all the wineries in the area, theCalifornia- style pinots. It also offers two styles
Lazy Creek Vineyards serves gorgeous wines thatchardonnay. All its wines are grown and bottled at
are exceptionally paired with delectable dishes. Mostthe estate and most of them are of single varieties.
wines here are unfiltered and organic, lending itsHandley Cellars
tasters the specific fullness to satisfy their mouth'sDo not forget to check out the cool collection of
desire. Among all Anderson Valley wineries, this is theEastern and African artifacts at this winery. The
only winery that grows pinot blanc, and its popularHandley Cellars makes really good estate-grown
gewürztraminer vines belong to the oldestchardonnay and gewürztraminer. You can also
species in the U.S. Its funky little wine tasting room isfind worthwhile pinot gris, pinot noir, and pinot rose.
also the winery's barrel room so expect it to be chillyThe wines here are definitely worth tasting;
inside.however, it is really the artwork here that captures
Esterlina Vineyardsany visitors' imagination.
Esterlina Vineyards lies high above the Anderson