In Anderson Valley, Roederer Estate produces méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines using only fruit grown on the property—a French winemaking tradition that dates back to the parent company, Champagne Louis Roederer. What makes it worth the drive to Philo is that you can taste these wines on their outdoor deck with your dog beside you, watching the vineyard slopes roll toward the valley floor.

The setting is genuinely pleasant. You can bring a blanket for your dog to settle on while you work through their sparkling wine menu, which includes single-vineyard selections and the Brut Library Reserve. The views alone justify lingering longer than you might at a typical tasting room. The staff knows their wines and will explain what makes their sparkling wines distinct from the Champagne production methods back in France—the cool Anderson Valley climate creates the acidity and structure they’re after.

If you want to understand what happens behind the scenes, guided tours let you walk through the production areas and see how they’re actually making these bottles. It’s not a quick tap-room visit; there’s real substance here. Food pairings are available too, designed to work with whatever you’re tasting that day.

The dog policy is straightforward—they welcome them on the outdoor deck. Since this is a working vineyard and tasting room rather than a casual walk-around operation, keeping your dog close on the deck works out well for everyone. The staff pays attention to whether dogs are comfortable in the space.

Anderson Valley gets warm in summer but stays cooler than most of Mendocino, so afternoon visits can actually be pleasant even when the inland valleys are baking. If you’re exploring Philo or heading out to Hendy Woods State Park for a hike, stopping here makes sense on the way through. Call ahead during winter months since their hours can shift, and they’ll confirm what works best for your visit.