August 23, 2015. Wine-tasting in Anderson Valley

LOCATION:  Organic farm outside of Ukiah, California in NW California

WEATHER:  Foggy in AM, keeping temps down. Highs in 80s

We helped load Paola's car and she did the farmers' market herself today.  We will man the Saturday market and she will do the smaller Sunday one. 

I picked bunches of basil and made pesto for the homeowners and us.  Summer deliciousness!  

We took off for an afternoon of wine-tasting in the nearby Anderson Valley.  It is about 25 miles away.  On map it is the reddish area, in Mendocino County.

First we had lunch in Boonville.  We ate at a local cafe, known for its great food.  We had a roasted garlic head with goat cheese,  and a squash tart.  Yum!  Everyone is selling local veg.  At the restaurant, they displayed their produce on a pool table!  

Hanging from the ceiling for decoration are dried onion pods and stems. Real Art Deco. 

The first winery, Navarro, has a beautiful arbor.  We enjoyed a glass of their Pinot noir under the vines.

Then we went to a second winery.  This one charged for tastings, so we just enjoyed the beautiful gardens.

Last, we went to a tiny winery.  The owners had just picked the grapes and she took us back  to show us the harvest.  The grapes are under the dark cover. 

See next post for more pics of our fun outing...