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Anderson Valley

Anderson Valley wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Pinot Noir, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Pinot Noir
Styles
red · dry white · sparkling
4
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Anderson Valley is a wine region in Mendocino County, USA.

Growers build the wines around Pinot Noir, filling out the blend with Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running notable rainfall and temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as valley floor.

Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic chardonnay and showcasing terroir-driven characteristics.

Pour them alongside grilled salmon, chicken with herbs, creamy pasta dishes and cheese platters.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Climate
Maritime/oceanicNotable rainfallTemperate
Terrain
Valley floor
Styles
reddry whitesparkling

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and aromatic chardonnay, Showcasing terroir-driven characteristics.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Cakebread Cellars Two Creeks Vineyards Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA
  • Castello di Amorosa Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Anderson Valley, USA
  • Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, Mendocino County, USA
  • Kosta Browne Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, USA
  • Kosta Browne Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA
  • Littorai Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA
  • Littorai Les Larmes Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA
  • Littorai One Acre Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA

At the table.

  • Grilled salmon
  • Chicken with herbs
  • Creamy pasta dishes
  • Cheese platters

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Anderson Valley: common questions

01.
What grapes is Anderson Valley known for?
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Pinot Noir is the signature grape of Anderson Valley. Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewürztraminer are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Anderson Valley make?
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Anderson Valley produces red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Anderson Valley?
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Anderson Valley is a wine region in USA.
04.
What food goes with Anderson Valley wine?
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Try grilled salmon, chicken with herbs, creamy pasta dishes and cheese platters.
05.
How long does Anderson Valley wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Mendocino County guide.

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