Anderson Valley · Anderson Valley AVA — Deep End

Philo

Anderson Valley's Coolest and Most Remote Wine Hamlet

Philo is the tiny hamlet at the cool, coastal end of Anderson Valley — the 'Deep End' — where Pacific marine influence creates the most elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the appellation.

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Wineries
Nearby
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Best For
Wine & dining
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Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
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🤓 Did You Know?
Wine has been produced commercially in the United States since the 1830s — California alone now has over 140 designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than any other state.

Wineries to Visit

Roederer Estate
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Roederer Estate
📍 Philo
Littorai Wines
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Littorai Wines
📍 Philo
Drew Family Cellars
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Drew Family Cellars
📍 Philo
Foursight Wines
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Foursight Wines
📍 Philo
Pennyroyal Farm
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Pennyroyal Farm
📍 Philo

Where to Eat

Philo Apple Farm Kitchen$$

Farm-to-table meals at the inn — eggs, produce, and cheese from the property.

Table 128 Boonville$$$

10 minutes east — the valley's best evening dining.

Boonville Hotel Restaurant$$$

Organic garden restaurant in Boonville — the definitive Anderson Valley wine country meal.

Navarro Vineyards Picnic$

Buy a bottle and use the winery's picnic tables — one of California's best spots.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Morning fog photography at Roederer Estate vineyard
  • ✓ Pennyroyal Farm cheese and wine tasting — award-winning artisan goat cheese
  • ✓ Hendy Woods State Park redwood hiking
  • ✓ Apple picking at the Philo Apple Farm (fall)
  • ✓ Roederer Estate sparkling wine cave tour
  • ✓ Evening in Boonville for dinner
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Philo is the most peaceful wine destination in California. Arrive Thursday or Friday, book a night at the Philo Apple Farm, and spend two days tasting wines at the "Deep End" producers. No traffic, no rush, no pretense.
Known For

Deep End Anderson Valley AVA, Roederer Estate, Philo Apple Farm, misty morning fog

Drive Times
Boonville
10min
San Francisco
2h 45min
Cloverdale/Hwy 101
30min
Where to Stay
Philo Apple Farm CottagesB&B

California wine country's most charming farm stay — apple orchards, farm animals, and genuine hospitality.

Brambles CottageB&B

Private cottage in the Philo area — quiet, romantic, and surrounded by vineyards.

The Boonville HotelBoutique

10 minutes east — the valley's iconic wine country inn.

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