Alta Orsa is not a tasting room you happen to visit. It is a mountain farm where wine is made.

High above Hopland in Mendocino County, a winding road leads to our 160-acre estate, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah have grown since the late 1980s. Ricardo, our vineyard manager, has farmed these same vines since 1999. More than 25 years of knowing the land, the vines, the seasons, and what they need.

There is no polished tasting room here. Instead, we pour wine beneath an old cork tree, with the vineyard falling away toward the valley below. You might hear the sheep moving through the vines, see goats working the hillsides, or catch the scent of fermentation drifting up from the cellar. This is a working estate, and guests experience it as it is.

We farm organically and regeneratively, with livestock integrated into the vineyard and a constant focus on building living soils, biodiversity, and a healthier ecosystem. Our wines begin with that place: small lots of estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from family-owned vineyards we know and trust in Mendocino and Sonoma.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon was selected as a finalist in The 1976 Redo, a blind tasting honoring the legacy of the original Judgment of Paris.

Come up the mountain, sit beneath the cork tree, walk the vines, taste the wines, and stay awhile.

At Alta Orsa, we believe the most compelling wines don't just taste like a vineyard. They taste like a whole living place.

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Nate Boyce
June 30, 2026
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL setting/scenery, quiet and peaceful. Staff/owners were extremely nice and helpful. Went here with my Raptor club and there was about 45'ish of us and they accommodated us all. Wine was delicious. Highly recommend
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Location

Location 1850 Duncan Springs Road, Hopland, California 95449, United States

Region

Mendocino, California, USA

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Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Kids Activities
Parking
Bus Parking

Visiting Hours

Monday - Sunday
10:00 - 19:00

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Pinot Meunier.

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Jared B
Reviewed on July 8, 2026

What a great time! My wife and our best friend’s spent some time at this tasting room/winery. We learned so much about the wines of this winery and this region. The tasting was wonderfully hosted by Shirley. She sat with us under a beautiful oak tree and shared good wines and stories. Shirley and this place were so charming. Off the beaten path with views of the valley. We had such a great time. Opening each bottle that we brought home reminds us of the time we spent at Alta Orsa Winery. Can’t wait to go back. Jared

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Nate Boyce
Reviewed on June 30, 2026

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL setting/scenery, quiet and peaceful. Staff/owners were extremely nice and helpful. Went here with my Raptor club and there was about 45'ish of us and they accommodated us all. Wine was delicious. Highly recommend

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Rob Huebschmann
Reviewed on June 30, 2026

This is a truly unique vineyard experience combined with some excellent wines, great hosts, and a location that is what the wine country is all about. I wanted our group to experience a real winery, walk on a dirt path, and see how vines are grown when the land is worked by hand and not by machines. Alta Orsa exceeded my expectations by every measure. The commercialized tasting rooms have their purpose, but if you want a more intimate experience you would have a difficult time to find anyplace more rewarding that Alta Orsa.

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Sam Wagner
Reviewed on April 29, 2026

Alta Orsa winery is a fantastic and unique wine tasting experience on a small production, estate winery! The drive up the hill is worth the ride! My sister and I visited and were blown away by the sweeping views of the Sanel Valley and hillside vines at the Alta Orsa Estate. This winery has a wonderful variety of wines from their lighter wines, Rose and Chardonnay, up to their excellent reds Pinots, Syrahs and Cabernets. The Soil Series Cabernet and Hillside Cuvee are my favorites. I enjoyed sitting outside and taking in the view while tasting under their Cork tree. It’s intimate and relaxed experience. You can learn as much as you’d like about Alta Orsa’s regenerating farming and winemaking from the Winemaker, Martin. Or you can just enjoy views, wines, and your company. Alta Orsa has a very welcoming approach to tasting excellent wines in a breathtaking location. I recommend taking a visit to this unique property and wine-tasting experience.

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Beth Hailey
Reviewed on November 15, 2025

We are so happy to have become aware of Alta Orsa Winery via Harvest Host as we have traveled to Alaska from Delaware and now heading to the southeastern US. This will be our one vineyard stop in California and I'm totally satisfied! First the tour and tasting was remarkable, learning thier passion and process for making thier wine got me on board. With limited space for traveling we bought 6 bottles. Thanks for the great hospitality and to notch wine. 99+ rating from me 😊 Added bonus of enjoyment friendly dog, cat and a rainbow!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Orsa Winery

Where is Alta Orsa Winery located?

Alta Orsa Winery is located in Mendocino, USA

What type of wines does Alta Orsa Winery produce?

Alta Orsa Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Alta Orsa Winery?

At Alta Orsa Winery, they cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Meunier..

What languages do they speak at the Alta Orsa Winery?

At Alta Orsa Winery they speak English, Spanish.

Do they produce organic wines at Alta Orsa Winery?

No, Alta Orsa Winery is not an organic wine producer.