The wines of BARRA of Mendocino reflect the 62 years of experience Charlie Barra has in growing grapes organically in the unique soils and climate of Redwood Valley. They are made rich by the natural nutrients fed into the soils by planting bell beans, vetch, red clover and peas, and then layers of complexity are added by aging the wines in fine French oak barrels. Taste the wines to find the layers of fruit, generous mid-palate, and the long, lingering finish on each varietal. A second tier of wines is produced under the Girasole Vineyards label. And, the small production, hand-crafted pinot noir and cabernet, called 59th Harvest to commemorate Charlie’s 59th Harvest in 2004 (250 cases produced) round out the collection of wines produced by BARRA of Mendocino. All wines are estate grown and organically grown.

Cole Bailey focuses on making small lots of hand-crafted cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc. The wines are christened with the multi-syllabic moniker “Sesquipedalian” to entertain the taster’s mind as well as the palate. In other words, don’t forget your brain when you come to visit! The sauvignon blanc, syrah and estate-grown cabernet sauvignon are each noble, with the understated yet pulchritudinous aroma typical of a blue-blooded Brahmin. Nevertheless, from the first sip, it is clear that the cabernet, syrah and sauvignon blanc “Sesquipedalian” are mouthfuls. Like a character from a Faulkner novel, they come right at you, powerfully forging ahead full-throttle, stunning reflections of their respective vineyard’s terroir. These wines speak to a worldly palate and have no patience with those anchored to the jejune in life (see website).

Frey Vineyards is America's first organic winery, family owned and operated since 1980.  Dedicated to the highest levels of organic and Biodynamic® farming, Frey brings their pure food practices into the winemaking arena and never adds synthetic sulfites or other additives to their wines. 

Frey award winning organic and Biodynamic wines include Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.  Tasting by appointment only 800 760-3739. 

The exciting new addition to the tasting lineup this year. This company produces Germain-Robin brandies that are made from world-class varietal grapes, and they have been deemed year after year as some of the richest, most elegant, yet complex brandies in the world. Craft Distillers also markets Hangar One Vodka, which has fruit infused as well as straight vodka distilled from viognier grapes. Distillers Ansley Coale and Jorg Rupf have joined skills to create this unusually-made vodka that consumers appreciate for its quality, natural taste. To see the full lineup of eau-de-vies, brandies, liquers, etc., visit www.craftdistillers.com. Artist-in-Residence from Ukiah Valley Artists Co-op on site.

Visit their tasting room, usually open by appointment only.

Judged Best Zinfanel in California in 2002 at the California State Fair. Our wines are made from grapes grown in Redwood Valley in Northern California. Our family has been growing grapes in this area for four generations. Owner Bill Neese has been growing grapes in Redwood Valley for 52 years. We are committed to growing quality grapes and making premium wines in keeping with our forefather’s tradition, while preserving our heritage.

The Graziano Family of Wines has been growing grapes in Mendocino County since 1918. Today, Greg Graziano is a third-generation winegrower/winemaker who specializes in Italian heritage wines and Old Vine Zinfandels. Production is approximately 25,000 cases per year under four unique labels: Domaine St. Gregory focuses on Burgundian-style Pinots; Monte Volpe on the classic varietals of Central and Southern Italy; Enotria is specific to grapes whose heritage, like the Grazianos themselves, is the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, and the newest label, Graziano, reflects the viticultural heritage of Mendocino County by offering Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Zinfandel.

Old World Heritage, New World Style. The best of both worlds. From the beginning of Lolonis Vineyards, in 1920, the Lolonis family has sought to marry the Old World with the New: Greek dry-farming traditions with pioneering California viticulture practice; hands-on, gentle nurturing of the vines with early adoption of pesticide-free farming methods. In 1982, Lolonis Winery was founded to showcase the family’s prized old vine grapes under the Lolonis imprint. Today, Lolonis wines are the embodiment of Redwood Valley style: ripe, juicy fruit flavors, supple tannins, long on the finish.

A small family-owned winery, started in 2002. Located on the historic Ulysses Lolonis Vineyards in Redwood Valley. The first grapevines were planted by Tryfon Lolonis in 1920. Greg and Jill Lolonis are third generation grapegrowers. Known for their award-winning red wines, they have built a firm reputation by producing full-bodied Zinfandels. Their grapes are grown organically. Stop by for a visit with local artist Leslie Bartolomei, who will be available to paint on your bottle of Oracle Oaks wine.

Oster Wine Cellars is a small family winery established in 2002 by Teresa and Ken Oster and their children, Adrianna and Gibson. We specialize only in Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from our estate grown, certified organic vineyards, located in Mendocino County’s Redwood Valley. Our small production allows us to remain hands-on in every aspect of vineyard management, winemaking, sales and distribution. We are dedicated to creating wine that expresses the unique and beautiful characteristics of organic fruit produced in Redwood Valley. We invite you to join our wine club where you will enjoy the convenience of receiving a shipment of our wines once a year upon release. Joining Oster Wine Cellar’s club is the best way to gain access to our handcrafted, limited production wines. Artists-in-Residence: June Oster and Barbara Brittingham.

Continuing the tradition of craftsmanship. We are a family winery nestled at the base of the Redwood Valley foothills in Mendocino County. Silversmith is named after our ancestor, Patrick Cunningham, who worked as a silversmith upon arrival in America in the 1840’s. In 1873, he bought a farm in Mendocino County and became the first of five generations to farm in this part of the world. Silversmith handcrafts fine wines in very limited production. Each and every bottle reflects our commitment to the tradition of craftsmanship and quality begun by The Old Silversmith generations ago.