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The Mendocino appellation is roughly the size of Rhode Island - but with a fraction of that state’s population. Within Mendocino lies the Anderson Valley AVA and a group of smaller, lesser-known AVAs including Cole Ranch, McDowell Valley, read more...Potter Valley, Redwood Valley, and Yorkville Highlands. Applications are in progress for still more appellations, with the most important being the widely planted Ukiah and Sanel valleys along the Russian River. While most Mendocino vineyards fall into one of the current or proposed AVAs, many small vineyards dot the hills and dales of the rugged region. These legacy vineyards from Mendocino’s immigrant past give the region its identity as a home to Mediterranean red varieties, including Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Charbono and Grenache. Yet Mendocino’s Anderson Valley is also home to some of America’s most sought-after Alsatian whites, prestige sparkling wines, and high-octane Pinot Noir. Because of its low population, relative impassibility and distance from urban centers, however, Mendocino is home to far few bonded wineries than Sonoma or Napa. As a result, these grape-hungry counties scarf up more than half of Mendocino’s harvest each year and put it into wines labeled with other appellations.

~ Thom Elkjer, Mendocino Editor    (hide)

schellbe wrote in the forum topic: Finger Lakes wine trip- Seneca Lake

November 2009

schellbe

We took our honeymoon (bike trip) through the Finger Lakes, and have had a number of trips to the wineries in the past. The best wines made in the Finger Lakes are Riesling and Gewurzrtraminer. The latter are generally...

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sophio6 reviewed Sketchbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino 2003:

November 2009

sophio6

Rich and delicious

Sketchbook Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino 2003

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Winecast reviewed Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 2005:

November 2009

Winecast

Opaque purple-garnet in the glass with aromas of blackberry, bacon, chaparral and black licorice. Rich and concentrated blackberry and black raspberry fruit in the mouth with white pepper and mint finishing long with firm...

Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 2005

Starting at $49^.95 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Nick75 reviewed Saracina Vineyards Atrea Old Soul Red Mendocino 2004:

November 2009

Nick75

Saracina Vineyards Atrea Old Soul Red Mendocino 2004

Starting at $20^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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smalllad reviewed Barra of Mendocino Winery Chardonnay Estate 2007:

November 2009

smalllad

Had a chance to visit this quiet winery and enjoyed this enough to haul a bottle home in my suitcase. Nuanced - slight earthiness that made me think of meat... in a good way. Served to friends I had over and voted...

Barra of Mendocino Winery Chardonnay Estate 2007

Starting at $18^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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smalllad reviewed Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay 2007:

November 2009

smalllad

Well rounded and pleasant. Was popular with guests I had over to taste a few Mendocino Chardonnays.

Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay 2007

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Gregory Dal Piaz reviewed Goldeneye Pinot Noir Migration 2007:

November 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Upright and solid on the nose with slightly stemmy toned, and candied black cherry fruit, that features subtle hints of cardamom and coriander. This is packed with sweet fruit yet manages to avoid the cloying sweetness of...

Goldeneye Pinot Noir Migration 2007

Starting at $29^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Philip reviewed Goldeneye Pinot Noir Migration 2007:

November 2009

Philip

Very nice herbal and menthol nose. Very rich and fruity with flavors of cherry, plum and cassis. Smooth attack, but with good acidity later. Raspberries with a light leathery flavor on the finish. Long finish. A nice wine.

Goldeneye Pinot Noir Migration 2007

Starting at $29^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Dont Fear the Grape reviewed Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel 2000:

November 2009

Dont Fear the Grape

Wow! A big, rich, powerful full-bodied Zinfandel; very dense in color with a intoxicating nose of berry jam. I could have almost inhaled this wive as opposed to drink it. For being such a powerful red, I did not expect the...

Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel 2000

Starting at $20^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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cruane reviewed Girasole Sangiovese Mendocino Estate Grown 2006:

November 2009

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Girasole Sangiovese Mendocino Estate Grown 2006

Starting at $13^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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