Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery

I had heard of Zina Hyde many moons ago, but cannot recall if I had tried their wines. So, now was my chance!
I’m a big fan of Steve Ledson’s wines. He’s a hardcore wine cowboy who simply doesn’t take shit from anyone, knows his wines are fantastic whether they are popular or not and he’s just such a spitfire, I love a confident wine guy and this man is it!
Zina Hyde didn’t disappoint. By this time though, I was feeling a lil blurry from the previous tastings of the day and mainly talkin smack with the winetender since I knew a lil back stories to the Zina Hyde story. She was very sweet, inviting and shared tales that were entertaining about the surrounding area.
The interior of the place was lush and felt like a small mansion. Even the bathroom was lush and comfy.
I was excited to see the Orange Muscat on the list, but sad to hear that Zina Hyde was about to stop producing dessert wines in the future… boo! So we grabbed one of those without hesitation.
A great lil winery with a really big feel. Zina Hyde’s wines are delectable and I highly recommend to anyone on a wine-​trek in this area.

Wines were decent but there are so many good wines in this area.
Did not appreciate getting charged Napa Valley prices for wine tasting even AFTER I bought 3 bottles of their wine.
Definitely will not be back, nor will I recommend this place.

Great place. I am not a strong red wine drinker BUT WOW, they were great. We bought a case and feel very fortunate for having stopped. The general manager was very helpful in making our selections

Warm and inviting tasting room right next to the Boonville general store, which has sandwiches that are about as good as they get. Zina has a lot of varietals and the tasting hit a lot of them. The host was a delightful young and knowledgable woman. Ended up joining the club because the reds were excellent, rich and long on berry. The Veola blend (sarah and zin) was superb and carignane too; both were a great value.
The wine tasting experience doesn’t get any better than in the Anderson valley and Dry creek valley.

We stopped by here at the recommendation of the other wineries… have to say the tasting room is absolutely gorgeous… puts you back a century to the days of the Wild West. We felt like there were too many wines and I was a bit overwhelmed by the choices. We ended up sharing a tasting of just the reds… none of the wines stuck out in my mind however.

What a great spot in Anderson Valley! I am so glad we stopped. We really enjoyed the wines and can really taste the craftsmanship that goes into the wines. We ended up purchasing the Zinfandel. Here is the description I pulled from the website: Complex flavors of raspberries, boysenberries and black peppercorns are balanced by soft tannins and a spicy finish that perfectly complements almost anything from the grill.
What is great about the wineries in this region is they are family owned and run. It isn’t the Disney land of major corporate wineries like St. Helen. So cheers my friends! Enjoy!

Loved the wines, but moreso, loved the pourer! Chenoa is the general manager and a doll. She is as spirited as the wines, cheery, social, and overall a joy. The wines were the best that I have tasted in the Anderson Valley as well; one even tasted like bacon (bacon + wine = match made in heaven). Don’t miss this place if you make the long trek to Anderson Valley.

Awesome wine! The hostess was very knowledgable, made for a great tasting. **The 6 bottles we bought should tell ya something!** Cannot wait to go back.

This is a very boutique wine operation. They make 1 – 3 barrels of the wines and the quality REALLY shows through. The Reserve Pinot was a real beast. Bought ½ case and will not share with others. Beautiful tasting room, comfortable seating lots to look at, awards are impressive. Small charge for tasting, but it can be split between people and the pours are generous and repeated. Serious wine drinkers, wake up! THIS IS A REALLY GREAT PLACE FOR WINES.
The host was someone who actually works the vineyards and was cutting vines the week before. Knowledgeable and helpful, personable and polite. These are the characteristics of the Valley. Napa and Sonoma, you have been overtaken by kind and generous people of Anderson Valley.
Don’t go next door to Londer, as their stuff will make you gag and the person there is rude and doesn’t care for her job.

Headed up north today to Zina Hyde for the Mushroom and Wine pairing and had a great visit. Zina Hyde was participating in this great event and donating all the money made to the local school district. Double Yes… I love a company that gives back to the community.
The wine was great and the food pairings made the experience even better. I loved the whites… mmmmm good. We were served in a semi-​private tasting room off the main room which was very pleasant. Several groups came in and out while we were visiting and everyone was enjoying the vino and the company. Chenoa (the GM) was pouring and pairing today, engaging with the groups at the bar, and very knowledgeable regarding their wines. A mixed group of tasters… very down to earth tasting room. Zina Hyde was not snooty or pretentiousness, living in the wine country, this was a charming change of pace.
First visit to Boonville in years… and the town is cooler than I remembered but sad to see the pub was gone :(Zina Hyde is about 1 hour north of Santa Rosa and worth every mile.

Its better than Ledson… I will give them that. The tasting room has a very saloon sort of feel. I visited last January on a raining week day. I was probably the second person of the whole day.
Zina Hyde produces 2,500 cases a year and produces over 10 different varietals. I tasted 9 different wines and each has its own style. I really enjoyed their «Cepage» from Lake County 51% Petite Verdot, 40% Merlot, and 9% Malbec with nice dark fruit, caramelized on the palette, very nice food wine. Our pourer was nice, but really not personal at all. I’m glad I check it out, I might revisit in the future.

The new GM at the tasting room contacted me and invited me to return to see how things are different now. Apparently the old employees (who were the cause of my earlier negative review) are gone, and there’s a big new focus on customer service. I won’t be able to get back up there anytime soon because it’s far for me — but I did want to give them a bonus star for reaching out and trying to make things right.

With their tasting room placed right in the heart of town in the old train station, this is a fun place to stop in and try some wines. They have some great bottles from their many fields — though the Carignane stood out for me and found its way into my cellar along with a few other items.
They were also extremely informative and really explained their wine making process, Anderson Valley, and Boontling (local language). Its become the first stop on every trip we make north to Anderson Valley and I highly recommend it for anyone else too.