Top 100 white wines of McDowell Valley

Discover the top 100 best white wines of McDowell Valley of North Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of McDowell Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of McDowell Valley

The wine region of McDowell Valley is located in the region of Mendocino County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marietta or the Domaine Ruth Lewandowski produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of McDowell Valley are Zinfandel, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of McDowell Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

In the mouth of McDowell Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of McDowell Valley, producing 4 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of McDowell Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

News from the vineyard of McDowell Valley

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

Napa Valley Grapegrowers to receive climate change funding

While vineyards are managed one vintage at a time, farming practices take a longer view. A survey of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers members found that, on average, about 90% wanted more education and resources for water conservation, climate resilience and climate-smart farming opportunities. This grant will go a long way to help provide those resources. ‘Farmers are by nature risk averse,’ said Molly Williams of Napa Valley Grapegrowers. ‘Climate change poses considerable risks. We aren’t plantin ...

The best wines of McDowell Valley in other styles