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Mendocino County

Mendocino AVA was established in 1984 and amended in 1989. It includes numerous sub-appellations. Mendocino AVA is entirely within Mendocino County, and the AVA is known for its Mediterranean climate. Vintners successfully grow Carignan, Charbono, Grenache, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Syrah. In cooler parts of the region Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are also grown. Mendocino County is home to nearly 600 vineyards, and many have been certified organic for decades, thanks to the region’s famous “green and sustainable” approach to agriculture and nearly everything else. Mendocino was named for 16th century explorers, a pair of brothers whose last name was Mendoza. Winemaking, however, didn’t start until the 19th century when some would-be gold miners decided it was more profitable to make wine than to pan for gold. Italian immigrants in the late 19th century continued to establish winemaking ventures.

1992 Husch Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1994 Steele Anderson Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

WS  91   

1994 Steele DuPratt Vineyard Zinfandel

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  93   

1994 Steele DuPratt Vineyard Zinfandel

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  93   

1998 Behrens & Hitchcock Mendocino Syrah

3 available
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1998 Behrens & Hitchcock Mendocino Syrah

Lightly depressed cork

2 available
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1999 Behrens & Hitchcock Alder Springs Vineyard Merlot

RP  90-93   
2 available
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1999 Seven Lions Winery Blakeman Vineyard Merlot

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage

5 available
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1999 Seven Lions Winery Blakeman Vineyard Merlot

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

2001 Behrens & Hitchcock Alder Springs Ranch Hommage to Ed Syrah

Lightly depressed cork

RP  94   
ST  92   
WS  90   

2005 Topel Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

2009 Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir

Label condition issue

VN  94   
WS  93   
2 available
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2009 Windsor Vineyards Petite Sirah

2009 Artezin Garzini Ranch Petite Sirah

2010 Brogan Cellars My Father's Vineyard Margi's Block Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

11 available
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2010 Brogan Cellars My Father's Vineyard Margi's Block Pinot Noir

Signs of past seepage

7 available
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2010 Brogan Cellars My Father's Vineyard Margi's Block Pinot Noir

4 available
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2010 Brogan Cellars My Father's Vineyard Margi's Block Pinot Noir

Lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage

2 available
Bid *

2010 Artezin Garzini Ranch Petite Sirah

Light label condition issue

2012 Cakebread Apple Barn Vineyard Pinot Noir

4 available
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2012 Cakebread Apple Barn Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2012 Cakebread Two Creeks Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2 available
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2012 Goldeneye Confluence Vineyard Hillside Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2012 Goldeneye Confluence Vineyard Lower Bench Pinot Noir

2012 Goldeneye Confluence Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  92