Wine, waves & woof in Mendocino county

Mendocino wine country can be broadly divided into two areas: the Highway 101 corridor encompassing Hopland, Willits and Ukiah; and the Yorkville Highlands/Anderson Valley growing areas along Highway 128. You’ll seldom be turned away for having a dog in your party.

For a memorable day on Highway 101 in Hopland, stop by Saracina Winery, learn about organic grape farming and sample the goods while settled into a lounge chair in the shady picnic area. Wine tasting is free and the setting laid-back and dog-friendly at organic Yorkville Cellars in Yorkville, where every day is Earth Day in more ways than one.

Get a feel for Anderson Valley at any one of the Fido-friendly tasting rooms that line the valley floor. If you’re planning to stay in Boonville, check out Sheepdung Properties where dogs can run free!