Rhone Rangers

Rhone Rangers is based in Albion, a small coastal community on the Mendocino Coast of California, and focuses exclusively on American producers of Rhone-style wines. With a 3.5 rating from early reviewers, the organization is still building its reputation with a broader audience, but its niche is clear and committed. Albion's location along the remote Mendocino Coast, not far from the Anderson Valley wine region, places it in an area where independent and artisan wine producers thrive. For wine drinkers tired of the same Cab and Chardonnay conversation, this is a different kind of entry point.

Rhone Rangers works as a membership and advocacy organization for American wineries that produce varietals like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, and Roussanne, the grapes of France's Rhone Valley but grown across California and the wider U.S. The organization hosts tasting events, often featuring dozens of producers in a single venue, giving attendees rare side-by-side comparisons of American Rhone varietals. Educational programming helps both consumers and trade professionals understand the differences between Northern and Southern Rhone-style wines. They also support member wineries with promotional resources and a searchable directory so consumers can find Rhone-focused producers near them.

Rhone Rangers is headquartered in Albion on the Mendocino Coast and operates as a national organization with member wineries across California and beyond. Their events draw visitors from throughout Northern California, and their directory connects wine lovers to Rhone-focused producers from the Pacific Coast to the East Coast.