Handley Cellars
Anderson Valley·Mendocino County·Philo, CA
Ava Summary
AI generatedHandley Cellars is a small, family-owned winery located in California's Mendocino County, specifically within the Anderson Valley appellation. The winery produces around 9,000 cases of wine annually and has been bonded since 1982. Their estate vineyards are CCOF Certified Organic, situated on 59 acres of the original Guntly Ranch at the northwest end of the Anderson Valley. Handley Cellars is known for its Pinot Noir offerings, with several single-vineyard designates available, including the Helluva Vineyard and Roderick Ranch Vineyard bottlings. The winery also produces a range of other varieties, including Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Zinfandel. Their winemaking style is characterized by a focus on terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique characteristics of their estate vineyards. Visitors can explore the refurbished ranch house, barn, and water tower on site, which date back to the early 20th century. The tasting room is located along CA-128, within the Philo area, and offers a glimpse into the region's cool climate and Alsatian-influenced varieties.
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17 wines poured
- Blanc de BlancsChardonnay2019
- Blanc de Blancs Handley Estate VineyardChardonnay2019
- Blanc of Pinot Noir Handley Estate VineyardPinot Noir2025
- Brightlighter White2025
- Brightlighter White Mendocino County2025
- Gewürztraminer Handley Estate VineyardGewurztraminer2025
- Pinot Noir Handley Estate VineyardPinot Noir2023
- Pinot Noir Helluva VineyardPinot Noir2023
- Pinot Noir Roderick Ranch VineyardPinot Noir2023
- Pinot Noir RoséPinot Noir2025
- Pinot Noir Rosé Handley Estate VineyardPinot Noir2025
- Pinot Noir RSM Estate VineyardPinot Noir2023
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