Sign In

Anderson Valley

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.

2016 Rhys Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue

WA  94   

2018 Rhys Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay

Light label condition issue

VN  94   
JG  94   
JD  92+    

2019 Rhys Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay

VN  94   
JD  91   

2020 Rhys Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay

Lightly elevated cork

VN  92   

2018 Rhys Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir

1.5ltr

VN  94   
JD  93   
JG  92   
BH  91   

2019 Rhys Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue

VN  97   
JD  93   

2017 Rhys Porcupine Hill Pinot Noir

VN  95   
JD  95   
WA  94   
BH  91   

2019 Rhys Porcupine Hill Pinot Noir

VN  97   
JD  94+    

2014 Copain Les Voisins Pinot Noir

VN  91   

2015 Goldeneye Confluence Vineyard Hillside Pinot Noir

WE  92   
WS  90   

2015 Goldeneye Confluence Vineyard Pinot Noir

WE  92   
WS  90   

2016 Goldeneye Confluence Vineyard Pinot Noir

WS  94   
WE  92   
JD  92   

2005 Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

WS  92   

2014 Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir

2019 Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir

2005 Goldeneye Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

WS  92   

2012 Goldeneye Pinot Noir

1.5ltr

Signs of past seepage

WS  92   

2015 Goldeneye Split Rail Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue

WE  93   

2016 Goldeneye Split Rail Vineyard Pinot Noir

WE  94   
JD  91   
WS  90   

2018 Goldeneye Split Rail Vineyard Pinot Noir

WE  96   
JS  94   
WS  93   

2018 Goldeneye Split Rail Vineyard Pinot Noir

WE  96   
JS  94   
WS  93   

2016 Goldeneye The Narrows Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

WE  93   
WS  92   

2001 Relic Alder Springs Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2017 Davies Vineyards Goorgian Vineyards Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

WE  94   
WA  92   
JS  92   

2020 Macrostie Anderson Valley Pinot Noir (Screwcap)