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Mendocino

The Mendocino wine region is located in Mendocino County, California just north of Sonoma County in Northern California. Mendocino has two distinct climate zones that are divided by a coastal mountain range. West of the range the weather is cool with heavy fog and significant influence from the Pacific Ocean.  East of the range it is warmer and drier as the mountains shield these valleys from the cold. As almost a natural extension of Sonoma County, Mendocino produces similarly styled wines to Sonoma except typically with a touch more acidity and finesse due to the slightly cooler climate. Expect to see everything from Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir grown here as individual microclimates can very greatly in temperature and sun exposure. 

Merry Edwards Winery

September 14, 2023

Captivatingly complex and concentrated bursts of brambly black raspberry, dark cherry, tart plum, and blueberry skin…

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Handley Cellars

January 20, 2023

Brilliant deep and expressive bursts of dark cherry, underripe blackberry, cranberry compote, black currant, and orange zest…

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Cox Vineyards

August 26, 2022


Deeply extracted yet surprisingly lively bursts of dark plum, crunchy blackberry, fresh fig, and cherry pit…

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Cox Vineyards

April 6, 2022


Squeezed lime, acacia flower, tart green grapes. Grapefruit pith, crushed pine needle, crunchy white nectarine…

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Maker Wine

February 6, 2022


Lemon pith, crushed rock, tart green apple. Grapefruit peel, fresh thyme, honeydew melon rind…

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Handley Cellars

December 16, 2021

Tart dark cherry, black tea leaf, crushed pomegranate. Wild black raspberry, ocean fog, blood orange…

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Terragena Vineyards

January 7, 2021
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Perfectly ripe red cherry, coastal redwood forest, fresh cranberry. Delicate strawberry, ground coriander, crushed pomegranate…

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Cox Family Vineyards

August 19, 2020
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Juicy black currant, eucalyptus leaf, açaí berry. Wild mulberry, dusty earth, black licorice…

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Handley Cellars

July 23, 2020
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Lime peel, sea spray, tart green apple. Squeezed lemon, citrus blossom, sour kumquat…

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Handley Cellars

April 16, 2020
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Peach in syrup, blooming gardenias, lemon drop. Fresh papaya, candied ginger, ripe mango…

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MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

April 13, 2020

Pure red cherry, pine needle, cranberry punch. Juicy strawberry, rose petal, fresh pomegranate…

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Handley Cellars

April 1, 2020
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Plump bing cherry, pine tree, spiced cranberry. Muddled raspberry, damp undergrowth, tart pomegranate…

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Handley Cellars

December 4, 2019
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Juicy bing cherry, blooming violet, pomegranate concentrate. Candied strawberry, tilled loam, fresh blueberry…

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Handley Cellars

September 25, 2019
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Lime peel, smooth river stones, white strawberry. Crunchy nectarine, subtle petrol, ripe granny smith apple…

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Stringer Cellars

July 8, 2019
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Dense blackberry, au jus drippings, dried blueberry. Fresh fig, BBQ smoke, black licorice…

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Terragena Vineyards

June 10, 2019
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Candied lime, mint leaf, white nectarine. Grapefruit pith, new rubber, crunchy green pear…

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Handley Cellars

May 17, 2019
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Barely ripe strawberry, white mushroom, tart red cherry…

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Handley Cellars

March 28, 2019
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Fresh honeydew, coriander seed, peeled tangerine. Candied lime, baby's-breath, crunchy Asian pear…

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Sans Wine Company

March 18, 2019
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Fresh raspberry, bright carnations, strawberry lemonade. Rainier cherry, crushed gravel, cubed watermelon…

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Sans Wine Company

January 16, 2019
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Fresh huckleberry, blooming violet, cherry pit. Black licorice, overgrowth, red plum…

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