Mendocino County

Wine from Mendocino County comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.

The ground underneath is clay and sand.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows robust and flavorful, showcasing the region’s diverse climates, crisp and vibrant and citrus and mineral notes, plus one more.

Inside it sit Anderson Valley, Potter Valley, Redwood Valley and Yorkville Highlands.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, seafood, roasted vegetables and cheeses.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Robust and flavorful, Showcasing the region's diverse climates.

Dry white: Crisp and vibrant, Citrus and mineral notes.

Sparkling: Fresh and youthful.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Belle Glos 'Oeil de Perdrix' Rose, Yorkville Highlands, USA
• Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay, Mendocino County, USA
• Cakebread Cellars Two Creeks Vineyards Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA
• Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling, Mendocino County, 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 Les Larmes Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Seafood
• Roasted vegetables
• Cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Mendocino County: common questions

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