Mendocino Wine Festivals and Events in Mendocino Wine Country

MENDOCINO WINE FESTIVALS
Mendocino's Wine Country stretches from the oceanfront blufftops in Westport to the fertile vineyards from Anderson Valley to Navarro Ridge. A self guided wine tasting tour follows along the main Highways of 101 & 128 through quaint towns and rolling hills of picturesque vineyards and their wineries.

....Go at your own pace with this
Wine Tasting Map

Mendocino Wine Events and Festivals that Showcase Mendocino Wines

March

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MENDOCINO WHALE FESTIVAL
MARCH 1 ~ Mendocino
Mendocino wineries bring their unique vintages for tasting in Mendocino Village shops, galleries and inns. A free trolley offers rides to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, chowder tasting, whale watching walks and more.

April

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WHALE and JAZZ FESTIVAL
APRIL 3-13, 2008
Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival combines whale watching with the finest in jazz entertainment, culinary delights and fun activities.

May

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HOPLAND PASSPORT
MAY 3 - 4 ~ Hopland
2 full days of fun! Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at the ten wineries. Enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway!

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BOONVILLE BEER FESTIVAL
MAY 10
The Boonville Beer Festival is an annual event, that showcases breweries from all over the west to come and share their wares in a pleasant, relaxed, outdoor setting to enjoy well over a hundred brews from fifty-two breweries.

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PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL
MAY 16 - 18 ~ Anderson Valley
Taste Pinot Noir from more than 35 wineries. Enjoy sumptuous food that pairs perfectly with Pinot. Learn all about Pinot at the technical conference, and visit our local Pinot Noir producers at their open houses. It's a full weekend for those who love Pinot Noir!

July

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Greenwood Ridge Vineyards
JULY 26 & 27, 2008
Anyone can watch or even compete with wine experts from around the world. Tasters challenge their palates by identifying varietal wines in a casual atmosphere with live entertainment, great food, and beautiful panoramic scenery. Amateur and professional levels.

August

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PURE MENDOCINO
AUGUST 22-24, 2008
A weekend of organic farm and processor tours, presentations and workshops during the days, culminating in a big tent organic food and wine tasting, dinner and auction benefit.

September

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WINESONG!
SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2008
Join us once a year, for MCDH's annual wine tasting event and auction in the Gardens by the Sea. Meander throughout the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and taste the elegant wines and food of Mendocino County. EVENT USUALLY SELLS OUT - Get your tickets NOW.