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Tasting Room
In the retail world, the most important element is "location, location, location," and the McDowell tasting room has a great one. Located on Highway 101 is the storefront for McDowell Wine & Mercantile, directly across from the Hopland Brewery and next door to the famous Blue Bird Cafe. The Blue Bird is a great stop for a bite to eat before or after your complimentary tasting. The theme is that of an old-fashioned general store - not much of a stretch since the building is 103 years old. McDowell's winegrower Bill Crawford spent many hot summer hours years ago pounding nails apply-ing rustic barn-siding to the outside of the building, installing knotty-pine floors and ceiling, and the multitude of retrofits necessary to renovate this old building.
Visitors can enjoy tasting McDowell's award winning Syrah and other Rhône varietals. You can browse the stores garden items, ceramics, and western influenced gifts.While tasting our wines enjoy a sampling of McDowells specialty dips, sauces, and chocolate. Our affordable wines were developed just for the tasting room like the Rodeo Red and William Roan Shiraz. Tasting is complimentary and we pour most of what is available for purchase daily. We occasisionaly have tasting room only special sales on select wines. Call us @ 707-744-8911 or stop in and say hello to the tasting room crew and sample America's Best Syrah.
Map & Directions
McDowell Wine & Mercantile13380 South Hwy 101
phone 707-744-8911
fax 707-744-8919
Hours: M-F 11-5
Sat. & Sun 10-5
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From the San Francisco Bay Area take highway 101 north for about 90 miles. Travel time is less than two hours from the Golden Gate Bridge. Hopland is located just above Napa and Sonoma counties, only 45 minutes north of Santa Rosa on highway 101.
Questions? Richard Paryz is our tasting room manager who has lived in the Hopland area and been in the wine industry scince 1978. He will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
www.richard@mcdowellsyrah.com
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