Location: Philo
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Philo is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California. It is located 5.5 miles (9 km) northwest of Boonville, at an elevation of 331 feet (101 m). The population was 349 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Philo
1. Anderson Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
A concentration of high-quality wineries north of San Francisco.
Reviewed By db7477 - Carlsbad, United States
We drove from Santa Rosa to Philo... Amazing scenery and a tremendous twisting drive. There are many wonderful wineries and quaint towns along the route... do yourself a favor and sample some amazing pinots.
2. Handley Cellars Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
Handley Cellars is a small family-owned winery in California’s Mendocino County. Bonded in 1982, we produce around 12,000 cases of wine a year. Our quality starts with our Estate Vineyards in Anderson Valley. We are located at the northwest end of the Anderson Valley on 59 acres of the original Holmes Ranch. Still standing on the property are the now-refurbished ranch house, barn, and the original water tower. At Handley Cellars, we offer a wide variety of wines that complement today’s diverse cuisines. Winemaker Randy Schock seeks to make balanced wines that possess distinctive varietal characteristics, wines that reflect the soil and climate in which they were grown. Handley’s beautiful tasting room is located 6 miles northwest of Philo, California, on Highway 128. We offer tours by appointment, and our garden courtyard is open for picnics. Stop by to try our selections and, while visiting, enjoy our unique display of folk art collected from around the world.
Reviewed By 909JeffH - Juneau, United States
Chris was a wonderful host and we throughly enjoyed the wine tasting at this boutique winery. He is very knowledgable about wine making and the local region. Every tasting was delicious and we didn't try a wine that we did not like! The special Pinot Noir that is a signature for Handley Cellars was the best. We joined the Wine Club and can't wait to get our first shipment.
3. Smith Story Wine Cellars
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Anderson Valley became a magical place years ago for The Storys as they visited and met the families behind the wines. Smith Story Wine Cellars is no different, owners Eric and Ali are staffing the tasting room themselves in 2017, and of course Lord Sandwich! Hours are 12pm-5pm, Friday-Sunday. Monday 11-3pm.Well behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.
Reviewed By roadtrip_ken_2017 - Oakland, United States
I was able to arrange a tasting with Eric Story and Alison Smith Story (and their director of hospitality Will Kinney) at their winery facility in Windsor while I was in the area recently. The facility has several nice tasting rooms, which helped make the experience very pleasant. Making it even more pleasant was tasting with Eric, Ali, and Will - and of course Eric & Ali's friendly Goldendoodle, Lord Sandwich, was there too. We tasted a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, two Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs, and a Cabernet Sauvignon - all really good. Very fun experience all around, and whether you make an appointment to taste in Windsor or visit the regular tasting room at The Madrones in Anderson Valley, you can't go wrong tasting the Smith Story wines.
4. Greenwood Ridge Vineyards
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Cwnicholsjr
The saying goes that "service sells' and the people at Greenwood Vineyards exemplify what great service really is. Our host was very friendly, and she found and served us the types of wines that we liked to drink not what they wanted to try and sell us like other wineries. Our tasting was in a lovely setting in their garden, we were never rushed and we able to take our time to enjoy both the wines and the surroundings. Being "fruit forward" Pinot Noir lovers, they found numerous wines for us to try that we enjoyed and purchased.
5. Husch Vineyards
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By ProgressiveGal - New York, United States
We enjoyed wine tastings and always purchased at least one bottle of wine to take back to the hotel and enjoy the next day with a snack or picnic lunch. Our objective was to explore the wineries and support them at the same time. Most wineries deduct your tasting fee from the cost of the bottle or better yet do not charge from the outset if you specify you are going to buy wine. This winery has a nice wine tasting experience!
6. Navarro Vineyards
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Monkeytoez - Lethbridge, Canada
We loved our stop here . Beautiful grounds and picnic areas . Lovely wine and great helpful staff . It was one of our favorite stops .
