Discover the top 100 best wines of Mendocino County of North Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Mendocino County and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Northern Californian county of contrasting climates: signature Pinot Noir reigns in reds in cool Anderson Valley — fine and fruity with cherry, raspberry, strawberry and a spicy touch over a mineral base, silky tannins. Peppery, spicy Zinfandel in the hot interior of Redwood Valley (blackberry, plum, black pepper, berries). Fresh Chardonnay in whites, Alsatian grapes at altitude. AVA since 1983, 10 nested AVAs, Pacific fogs to the west vs hot valleys, varied soils.
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
wines from the region of Mendocino County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, calf's head with sauce ravigote or casserons in the country style.
On the nose in the region of Mendocino County often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, minerality or strawberries. In the mouth in the region of Mendocino County is a powerful with a nice freshness.
