Inspired by a Sunset magazine article, Deborah and Edward Wallo made a visit to Mendocino County and immediately fell in love with its distinctive natural beauty and rural pace. They wasted no time looking for just the right setting to call home, and within a few months were fortunate enough to stumble upon a stunning, out of the way spot in Yorkville, a tiny village just beyond the southern tip of Anderson Valley. They soon began developing their vineyards. Both vineyards on the Yorkville property have been certified organic and are assiduously maintained. The 13 acre Randle Hill Vineyard, dates back to 1982, and is located behind the tasting room. It is currently planted with two white varietals—Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Planted in 1990 in the front of the tasting room lies Rennie Vineyard; part of its 17 acres running along twisting Highway 128. It included all five of the main red grapes originating in Bordeaux, France:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Yorkville Cellars is the only known winery in California to grow all seven of the Bordeaux grapes and produce each of those as single varietals each vintage.

In 2006, Yorkville Cellars is proud to be celebrating 20 very successful years of CCOF certification. After 158 medal awards in the last 5 years, national recognition including several "Top 100 Wines of the Year" listings, and accolades from top wine critics, Deborah and Edward’s goal has never wavered. They are still in love with their home, and are committed to making fine wines that reflect Mendocino County’s unique sense of place.

THE WINES