Why Winter Is The Best Time To Visit Anderson Valley

Aside from fewer crowds and gorgeous scenery, every February, we celebrate our region’s white wines with a wine and food event called the Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Festival. As we are mostly known for Pinot Noir (learn about our Pinot Noir Festival that happens in May), white wines tend to be overlooked, so at the Winter Fest, we go all out to celebrate our white wine gems!

Between the Anderson Valley wine region and the nearby Mendocino Coast, there are a variety of events held during the winter; a few of which include:

• Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Festival
• Little River Inn Bloody Mary Competition
• Mendocino Mushroom Feast
• Mendocino Crab Feast
• Whale Festivals

Have a Peek At Our 2020 Inaugural Winter Fest!

In a typical year, the Winter Fest celebration is Saturday and Sunday and invites hundreds of people to the valley for food and white wine discovery. Some years we are blessed with the weather and can enjoy the event both indoors and outdoors. In the years when there is rain, we are cozy indoors! The venue is small, so capacity is limited and worth planning ahead. The next one will be held February 19-20, 2022.