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8 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Mendocino.

Region DNA

The character of Mendocino

Based on 133 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Experimental

Wide stylistic range — expect surprises

Mendocino
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
6
80–89 Great
27
70–79 Good
4
<70 Other
1

Based on 38 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitBlack fruitOakTree fruitEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Californian Chardonnay
22
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
16
Californian Pinot Noir
15
Californian Red Blend
14
Californian Syrah
14
Californian Merlot
14
Californian Zinfandel
11
Californian Sauvignon Blanc
11

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon37Chardonnay30Merlot29Shiraz/Syrah24Pinot Noir23Zinfandel17Sauvignon Blanc13Sangiovese12Petite Sirah11Grenache10

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Mendocino

Girasole

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About Mendocino

Mendocino is a wine region in United States, home to 56 producers tracked on Femente, 6 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot, producing Californian Chardonnay and Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Red fruit, Black fruit, and Oak.

Mendocino — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Mendocino?
The most planted varieties in Mendocino are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Shiraz/Syrah, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Mendocino known for?
Mendocino is known for Californian Chardonnay, Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, and Californian Pinot Noir wines and flavors of Red fruit, Black fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Mendocino?
Femente tracks 56 producers in Mendocino, of which 6 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Mendocino?
Mendocino is a wine region in United States.

Mendocino

Mendocino sits where coastal fog meets inland heat, pulling Pinot Noir toward spice and earth while Zinfandel thickens into dark fruit—a region that refuses to settle on one temperature.

Producers in Mendocino

Wineries in Mendocino

Restaurants in Mendocino

Restaurants in Mendocino