Alta Orsa Winery is a small, intimate winery off the beaten path in the Mendocino hills above Hopland, offering a fabulous treat and commanding views. For nearly three decades, this pioneer has produced elegant, balanced, and top-notch wines from its estate vineyard and selected California sites, with a proud heritage of hand-crafting. The experience is completely opposite the commercialized Napa experience. It is a romanticized notion where every aspect is managed on the property, with no tractors in the organic vineyard and minimal machinery. Visitors can tour the vineyards, learn about the thoughtful methods, and speak directly with the vineyard manager and winemaker. It is the best winery experience imaginable, providing personal attention, a very worthwhile visit, and amazing wine, including intense mountain Cabernets and Syrah compared to the best of the region. It is a reliable adventure, totally worth the drive.
Best winery experience imaginable! Do not miss the opportunity to meet the team here and experience the wine and the views. This is so different from the commercialized experiences in Napa. It's totally worth the drive!
September 2023
A very small, intimate winery off the beaten path but worth finding. If you love those intense mountain cabernets you really need to seek this winery out. I can't remember having a better host or a better wine tasting!
August 2023
Thank you Martin and Gonzalo for being gracious hosts. I will definitely be back soon.
