
Sonoma County
Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types ...
Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.
Grape varieties are carefully selected to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.
- Wine Enthusiast5
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate4
- Wine & Spirits3
- Wine Spectator2
- Connoisseurs' Guide2
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Chalk Hill Estate Red (375ML half-bottle) 2007Other Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
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- WE
- WS
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Ridge Lytton Springs (375ML half-bottle) 2007Other Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
- RP
- W&S
- CG
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc (375ML half-bottle) 2007Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
- WE
- RP
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Ridge Geyserville (375ML half-bottle) 2007Other Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
- CG
- WS
- RP