Disco Ranch
Anderson Valley's Funky Local Wine Secret
Boonville · Boonville · Tapas, Small Plates · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 10, 2026
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First Impression
Pull up to a tapas spot on Highway 128 in the middle of Anderson Valley wine country with a name like Disco Ranch and you already know this isn't playing by normal rules. The list leans hard into what's grown practically in the backyard, and that focus gives it a clarity that many bigger lists never achieve. Wine Spectator has recognized them with an Award of Excellence since 2020, which tells you this isn't just an afterthought.
Selection Deep Dive
The list is anchored in California — specifically the Anderson Valley producers you drove past on the way here — with Navarro Vineyards, Goldeneye, Toulouse Vineyards, Bonterra Organic Vineyards, and Brutocao Cellars all making appearances. That's a tight, locally-minded lineup that actually makes sense for a spot sitting in the middle of Mendocino wine country. France rounds out the international side, nodding to the regions that inspire Anderson Valley's cool-climate identity. Don't come here expecting deep Barolo verticals or a sprawling Spanish section — this list knows exactly what it is and commits to it.
By the Glass
Specific by-the-glass counts weren't pinned down during our visit, but the focus on local producers means whatever's on the pour list is coming from people who farm within a short drive of your table. The Anderson Valley producers here — Navarro and Toulouse in particular — make wines that show well by the glass without needing a full bottle commitment. That's a genuine advantage for a small-plates format where you want to range around.
Bonterra Organic Vineyards — null
Bonterra's organic program punches well above its price point — it's reliably approachable wine made from certified organic grapes at a price that doesn't make you wince. In a region known for celeb-tier pricing, having this on the list keeps the table accessible.
Toulouse Vineyards
Toulouse is a small Anderson Valley producer that most people outside the region have never heard of, and that obscurity works in your favor here. These are true local gems — Alsatian-influenced varieties grown in one of California's most distinctive cool-climate pockets — and you're essentially tasting them at the source.
Goldeneye
Goldeneye makes solid Pinot Noir, but it's also one of the more commercially recognized names in the Anderson Valley — widely distributed, widely available, and priced to reflect its profile. You're in the backyard of smaller, more interesting producers. Order those instead.
Navarro Vineyards Gewurztraminer + Tapas small plates
Navarro's Gewurztraminer is one of the Anderson Valley's signature wines — aromatic, slightly off-dry, with enough acid to cut through rich bites and enough texture to match bold flavors. It's the kind of wine that makes a rotating spread of small plates actually cohere.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Disco Ranch is the rare restaurant where the address IS the wine program — you're eating tapas in the middle of the producers on your glass, and that's a genuinely special thing. It's not a deep or flashy list, but it's honest, locally-rooted, and worth a stop if you're making the Anderson Valley run.
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