Forty-plus wineries pouring whites and sparkling in Boonville, rain or shine.
- When: Usually mid-February (last held February 14, 2026)
- Where: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville, CA
Organized by Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association. Details and tickets come from the organizer.
Anderson Valley’s winter wine weekend: a Grand Tasting of white and sparkling wines at the fairgrounds in Boonville, then open houses at the wineries on Sunday. It began as the Alsace Varietals Festival and became an international white-wine festival in 2020.
What happens
- Saturday Grand Tasting: 40+ wineries, including guests from Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico and France
- A crystal tasting glass, local bites, live music and an indoor lounge
- Sunday winery open houses around the valley
Good to know
| Last held | February 14–15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Saturday (2026) | VIP 11–12, general admission 12–3 |
| Sunday (2026) | Open houses 11–5 |
| Tickets (2026) | General $160, VIP $185; discounted driver tickets |
| Ages | 21+ (babies in arms OK) |
| Dogs | Service animals only |
| Getting there | Free parking. There’s no rideshare in the valley; Tour Mendocino runs paid shuttles |
| Refunds | All sales final |
| Official site | Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association ↗ |
A local’s tipIt’s indoors, so February rain doesn’t matter. Book your lodging early.
More on the coast
- Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
- Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition
- Seafood & Sips
- All food and wine events
Details from Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association, Vinography, January 2026. Checked September 24, 2026. Prices are for the year shown; check the official site before you go.
Coming for the weekend? We cook dinner in the house you’ve rented. Check your date, or see sample menus.