Vacations Of The Rich & Famous: Mendocino Wineries

By Philip Vonwrede


Mendocino Wineries is the biggest wine region in the whole state of California. Along with it, it also gets to experience two kinds of climatic zones in which their wine grapes farming has blossomed through it. Situated in between the Mendocino range, this region is seen to be a business center for winemakers as well as wine aficionados. Most of the grapes used for wine production are organic and come from different parts of California. In fact, no less than 25% of the wineries support organic wine grapes. Because of their attention and continued support of organic farming, Mendocino wineries have caught the attention of media people.

Toulouse Vineyard spearhead the movement of ensuring that the best kind of grapes are grown and developed into the finest quality of wine with the use of environmental-friendly practices and techniques. Their ultimate goal is to provide the most excellent blend of Pinot Noir by fortified by the passion and dedication of winemaking. As Maxine and Vern Boltz, the owners, have stated, their experience in managing the vineyard was filled with delightful stimulation as they began from just fruit growers and ended up a part of Mendocino Wineries. They make sure to only release the most polished and perfect wine to their customers which is perfect for their small scale production.

For Pinot Noirs, try Goldeneye Winery. Goldeneye Winery has been forever determined to take the top spot as Pinot Noir wine producers. It can be found along the migration route of the Goldeneye duck and Anderson Valley and has been renowned by wine critics as well as wine lovers all over the world. Some of their wines arte the 2011 Goldeneye Anderson valley Vin Gris, the 2010 Goldeneye Anderson valley Pinot Noir and others.

The most quaint winery I've ever experienced is Husch Vineyards Winery. The family owned Husch Vineyards Winery is rather small but one of the oldest Mendocino Wineries, located in Anderson valley appellation, 2 hours drive from San Francisco in Northern California. Under the direction of Husch family, third generation, the winery now produces 22 unique, different wines and 6 of them enjoy a national wide distribution. Their tasting room also contains other varieties of special wine selections and when it comes to Husch vineyards, quality in wine production is given top priority. With their own managed and maintained vineyards, they are able to offer high quality wine consistently.

Roederer Estate Winery is certainly the ideal place for those who like long road trips, sight-seeing and getting buzzed by yummy champagne. Each and every visitor will absolutely have a stellar time in the estate as they get to experience their wine blend in their roomy and comfortable wine tasting room.

Esterlina Vineyard makes amazing Merlots! Maintained and supervised by top wine makers Lyn Krausmann and Erick Sterling, Esterlina Vineyards & Winery has definitely earned it spot in Mendocino Wineries. They have an assortment of wine drink that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Zinfadel, Pinot Noir and Riesling.




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