If you love visiting wine country but are tired of the usual crowds and commercialism, you should consider paying Northern California's Anderson Valley wine region a visit. Situated in the uppermost western corner of the state in iconic Mendicino County, the Anderson Valley isn't your typical California wine region. Here's what visitors of Anderson Valley wineries can expect to enjoy: 1. You'll Be in Redwood Country  Few natural wonders are more compelling sights than the redwood trees of the Northern California coast.