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 Within the quaint towns that dot Mendocino's Wine Country, you'll discover charming B&B's, affordable motels, award-winning restaurants, micro-breweries and friendly tasting rooms.
As you meander along Highway 128, you'll find picturesque vineyards with world famous wineries and tasting rooms. Ocean breezes cool the Anderson Valley's Yorkville, Boonville and Philo to produce superb Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. The Southeast end and sunny ridges above Anderson Valley produce excellent Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.
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The Mendocino Wine Tasting Tour is best traveled in a loop, beginning on Highway 101, in the quaint little town of Hopland.
This community was formed in 1890, when Wallace Thatcher opened the first wine country lodging next to the railroad station to comfort weary
travelers. Listed on the national register of historic places, the newly renovated Hopland Inn is the oldest remaining building in
Hopland and continues to welcome all travelers to slow down, enjoy a meal and stay in Mendocino Wine Country.
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Mendocino Wine Country begins about 90 miles north of San Francisco in the inland valleys of Mendocino County. Due to the varied terrain and expansive range of microclimates, Mendocino is able to produce an impressive variety of grapes that create superior wines. The first vineyards were planted here in the early 1850's, beginning a rich tradition of World Class Wines that continues to this day. The combination of cool coastal breezes, warm days and the fertile soils help produce the world-renowned award winning Wines of Mendocino. Spend a relaxing day wine tasting along Highway 101 and 128 in a self guided tour or in a stretch limousine. Many of the Mendocino restaurants specialize in pairing our world-famous Micro-brewery beers and local wines with their signature dishes.
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Nearly 40 wineries are located in three regions of Mendocino County - Redwood Valley - Ukiah, Hopland and Anderson Valley. Redwood Valley - Ukiah and Hopland are both in the Russian River area of the County. In addition, the western most winery on the continental United States is on the North Mendocino Coast, and a winery tasting room and brewery are in that area as well.
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The beautiful town of Comptche is most famous for growing the tallest tree in the world. Located within Montgomery Woods State Reserve, you'll find both Sierra Redwoods and the Coast Redwoods in this reserve. The park encompasses 1,142 acres with a picturesque 3-mile hiking trail, that meanders through memorial groves set aside by Mendocino's founding fathers.
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Mendocino Wine Country also has fun activities for the kids! You'll find Museums of Art and Locomotion, the world famous "Drive-Thru Tree" in Leggett, the amazing "Confusion Hill", Lake Mendocino, Cow Mountain and many other beautiful State and County Parks.
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