Nelson Family Vineyards

Mendocino County · Redwood Valley · Mendocino AVA
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Hours
Daily 10am-5pm (by appointment)
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Phone
(707) 462-1928
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Tasting Fee
From $15
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1999

About Nelson Family Vineyards

A visit to Nelson Family Vineyards can make a day in Upper Russian River / Mendocino feel more complete when it is chosen for the right reason. For Nelson Family Vineyards, instead of trying to taste everything, use the producer's strongest story as the thread that connects the setting, the wines and the conversation. The Hopland area works well for visitors who want wine tasting without committing to a full day of remote mountain roads. The landscape is warmer and more inland, and the town can serve as a convenient base for mixing tasting rooms, food and nearby estate visits. One thing worth knowing about Nelson Family Vineyards is that the Nelson family has farmed vineyards for more than 60 years and lists the winery in Ukiah.

For Nelson Family Vineyards, that gives the tasting a useful point of reference and a natural reason to ask how that history, farming choice or regional focus shows up in the current wines. The tasting at Nelson Family Vineyards will be more useful if you let the staff build a progression rather than arriving with a rigid bottle checklist. For Nelson Family Vineyards, ask which wine best introduces the house style, then compare it with something that shows a different site, grape or winemaking choice. For Nelson Family Vineyards, for planning, Confirm the current tasting-room or estate address directly before setting out. Check the winery's current visitor schedule shortly before travel.

For Nelson Family Vineyards, reservations are the safest choice until current walk-in access is confirmed. For Nelson Family Vineyards, check the current tasting price when you reserve or shortly before visiting. For Nelson Family Vineyards, mendocino schedules can shift around events, staffing and seasonal changes, so a same-week check is worthwhile even when a winery normally welcomes the public. The payoff at Nelson Family Vineyards is in the details rather than the winery count. For Nelson Family Vineyards, travelers who slow down, ask questions and keep the rest of the route geographically tight will get much more from the stop.

A generations-deep Ukiah ranch: estate wines, pear orchards and a redwood wedding grove on 101.
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A family ranch,generations of Nelsons farm the property.
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Multi-crop land,pears and redwoods share the vines' ground.
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The redwood grove,the wedding site is inland Mendocino's favorite.
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Highway 101 stop,the tasting room serves the corridor.
"One thing worth knowing about Nelson Family Vineyards is that the Nelson family has farmed vineyards for more than 60 years and lists the winery in Ukiah."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Nelson Family Vineyards, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Redwood Valley producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Nelson Family Vineyards?

Nelson Family Vineyards's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Nelson Family Vineyards dog-friendly?

Yes - Nelson Family Vineyards is dog-friendly. Call ahead to confirm current pet policies before you visit.

Is Nelson Family Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Nelson Family Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Nelson Family Vineyards?

Tastings at Nelson Family Vineyards generally fall in the $ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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