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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)

Winebork reviewed Taft Street Pinot Noir Garagiste Mendocino Ridge 2006:

November 2009

Winebork

This $36 wine is at the absolute top of the price list at Taft Street, which makes uniformly excellent wines at extremely reasonable prices - including this wine, which could easily sell for $50+ at a lot of Russian River...

Taft Street Pinot Noir Garagiste Mendocino Ridge 2006

Starting at $32^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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GregT wrote in the forum topic: Zin/Syrah blends?

November 2009

GregT

Sapphire Hill in Sonoma makes "the Harlot". Great name and it's the blend you ... a while ago the growers in Mendocino formed a consortium to promote their area. They figured cab was identified with Napa, pinot noir...

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tom cann reviewed Frei Bros. Cabernet Sauvignon Redwood Creek California 2008:

November 2009

tom cann

best airlines drink ever, british airways

Frei Bros. Cabernet Sauvignon Redwood Creek California 2008

Snoothrank: 3/5

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Scottyj711 reviewed Redwood Vineyards Merlot Napa County Napa Valley United States California:

November 2009

Scottyj711

I have traveled the world. And having just enjoyed a 2004 Merlot by Redwood Vineyards, I am amazed. Complex, deep and satisfying. Will look for more.

Redwood Vineyards Merlot Napa County Napa Valley United States California

Starting at $8^.94 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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mrkler reviewed Fulcrum Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2007:

November 2009

mrkler

A must try pinot! Fruit filled nose, lite on the palate. Aboundance of fresh strawberries and raspberries with peppered cherry jam finish.

Fulcrum Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2007

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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PoignantOne reviewed Redwood Creek Pinot Noir 2002:

October 2009

PoignantOne

As a 'vin ordinaire' for everyday drinking I have found this to be outstanding with a lovely, soft aftertaste. I now purchase this by the magnum in cases, and would have little problem serving it to guests as a fancy...

Redwood Creek Pinot Noir 2002

Starting at $10^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Best and worst names for wines and wineries

October 2009

dmcker

Some more cool (or not) names for wineries. Marketing is a bizarre menagerie of ... as a Merlot') --Recall Red (Mendocino; came out shortly after Schwartzenegger became governor) --Harper Hill White Trash White...

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Seacoast Terroir reviewed Toad Hollow Chardonnay Francine's Selection 2002:

October 2009

Seacoast Terroir

Toad Hollow Chardonnay Francine's Selection 2002

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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WLSchwab reviewed Redwood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2008:

October 2009

WLSchwab

A good value. Pairs alright with a light red-sauce pizza or a sharp cheddar.

Redwood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Starting at $6^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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dchrisphillip reviewed Saint Gregory Pinot Noir Reserve 2006:

October 2009

dchrisphillip

Saint Gregory Pinot Noir Reserve 2006

Starting at $27^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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