The Disco Ranch is the vision of Wendy Lamer, who spent more than three decades working with fine wines and specialty foods before opening this casual wine and specialty food market in Boonville. She built the place around a simple idea: create a meaningful balance of local and imported wines alongside artisan-crafted food items. You’ll find Mendocino County wines anchoring the selection, with European sparkling wines and classics from France, Spain, and Italy filling out the shelves. There’s real depth here—it’s the kind of place where you can grab a familiar bottle or discover something unexpected.

The focus on cheese and charcuterie means you’re set up for building something good to eat, whether you’re planning a picnic or just looking for snacks to take home. Wendy stocks specialty items from around the world, so you might find something unexpected next to the local favorites. The whole vibe is genuinely casual and comfortable, with staff who actually know what they’re talking about without being pretentious about it.

You can enjoy wines by the glass on the dog-friendly patio, which is a nice spot to spend an hour if you’re passing through Boonville. The space works for wine geeks and complete novices alike—there’s no gatekeeping here. Everything is available to sit down with on the outdoor patio or to grab and go, which makes it practical if you’re heading out to explore the area or just want to take bottles home.

It’s genuinely hard to spend five minutes here without learning something interesting, eating something good, or trying a wine that lands differently than what you expected. Whether you’re stocking up for a party, building a picnic, or just curious about what’s available locally, this is a natural stop. The casual market setup and personal service make it feel more like dropping in on someone’s carefully curated collection than shopping at a typical wine store.