JUNE–AUGUST
SUMMER
July 20-21
Anderson Valley
Unprecedented access to winery cellars, taste yet-to-be-released wines, and purchase futures of your favorites at a special barrel tasting weekend price! Explore the area, discover new wineries, and enjoy a beautiful summer weekend in Mendocino's Pinot country!
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER
FALL
September 6–7
Mendocino – Little River Inn
Stroll through the lush Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens while enjoying vintages poured by world-class wineries from Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and beyond, and food from some of the finest regional finest food purveyors (see list of past wineries and food below). The tasting is accented by various music groups performing a variety of styles including jazz, classical, blues, calypso and folk rock.
September 8
Anderson Valley
Visit tasting rooms throughout Anderson Valley on your return from WineSong.
November 1–10
Various locations throughout Mendocino County
Join the festivities this year at FEAST MENDOCINO as we roll out the red carpet for a panoply of events that will entice your tastebuds to sample savouries and sweets, make you want to swish and swirl our liquid assets by the glass, get you to unplug and learn to forage for fun and fungi, and stay a night or two, or more, in some of the most unique lodging properties in Northern California!
November 7
San Francisco
Taste of Anderson Valley will return in the Fall of 2019 to bring you world-class Pinot Noirs, Sparkling Wines, Alsace-style Aromatic White wines, delicious Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, and more.
DECEMBER–February
WINTER
January 18-27
Mendocino County – Various Locations
A ten-day extravaganza of events dedicated to our favorite crustacean, Mr. Crabby! Shrug off those winter blues and indulge in fine seafood, wine, beer, and more at family-style crab and cioppino feeds, gourmet crab-themed dinners, crab and wine pairings, whale watching and crab fishing adventures, a Wine Competition showcasing our sparkling liquid assets, and the ever popular Crab Cake Cook-off that highlights the talents of our county’s chefs.
View the Festival Brochure for details →
February 7
San Francisco – Fort Mason, General’s Residence
For the last 10 years the best wineries and restaurants in the Bay Area have come together for an evening of fine wine, food & music - all benefiting the Mission YMCA!
February 22-23
Anderson Valley – Mendocino County Fairgrounds & Various Tasting Rooms throughout the valley
This winter, Anderson Valley will host a Winter White Wine Festival. Come celebrate our famed Alsace-style varietals like Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Riesling, in addition to our award-winning Chardonnay grapes that make the sparkling wines from this region truly shine. Join us for the Grand Tasting on Saturday, Open Houses on Sunday and reserve a table at one of our winemaker dinners.
March–May
SPRING
April 27
San Francisco – Fort Mason Center
Join us for an annual swirl through the region’s diverse showcase of fine wines, artisanal foods, enchanting destinations and unique experiences. Take a deep dive into our epic Pinot Noirs, robust reds, crisp whites and bring-it-on bubbles. Pack home a cache of collectibles at this intimate celebration of the people and products who define the Mendocino difference.
May 17–19
Anderson Valley
Come sip, sample and savor with us as we celebrate the 22nd annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival! Taste Anderson Valley Pinot Noir (plus rose and sparkling wines) from more than 50 producers, enjoy mouth-watering food pairings by our best chefs and local caterers, and listen to live music while bidding on exquisite auction lots for local charity.
