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What’s it like visiting Elke Vineyards?
Everyone in the Anderson Valley knows the Elke family. They have been growing grapes since the 1970’s. The vineyards have long been a source of grapes for top Pinot Noir and sparkling wine producers throughout California like Au Bon Climat and Far Niente. In 1997, Mary Elke decided to hang on to some of the top quality Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay grapes and maker her own wine with them. It has been a raging success. Their Pinots get high praise and a Riesling Mosel gets a high ranking on Snooth. The Elke’s don’t just grow grapes. Their green thumb extends to their extensive apple orchards as well.
The wines made here are all about honoring where they grow, tasting of their home terroirs and specially crafted to meet their local conditions. If you want to see the place that makes such great tastes, you are in luck. Nestled in the middle of rows of vines is a red little shack where you can get generous pours and soak up the atmosphere. Just as the wines are all about the land, this tasting room is all about wines. It’s small, unpretentious, and full of wine barrels. Around the room are picnic tables. From the tables, you can look out at lush rows and the occasional ancient oak. You can get apple juice, too, if you are so moved. This is a small, family-operated affair, and it shows in the down-to-earth tasting room. They even welcome dogs. If you like a laid-back place and great wine, make a detour to Elke Vineyards in Boonville. It’s worth every second of the drive.
This is a great place to venture to if you are vacationing on the Mendocino coast. The drive is beautiful and you can hit several wineries on the way.
Address: 12351 CA Hwy 128, Boonville
Phone: (707) 709-8843
Tasting Room Hours: Friday through Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Hours: Friday through Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.Ambiances
- Country Charm
- Dog Friendly
- Family Run
- Off the Beaten Path
Wine Types
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Noir
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