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