Sonoma County
Sonoma Wineries produces wine that is varied and diverse. Almost every grape grown in the state is represented here, and is made into a wide array of styles. Explore the region with our interactive Sonoma Wine Country Map.
Sonoma County Wine Country
The Sonoma Valley AVA is the cultural heart and soul of Sonoma Wine Country. The northern part of the valley is quite narrow, and widens in the south where it is exposed to wind and fog from the San Pablo Bay. Just to the west, the Sonoma Mountain AVA has a warm climate that is renowned for Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Both AVA’s have excellent examples of Sonoma Wineries.
Just to the north, the Bennett Valley AVA is quite a bit cooler than its more elevated neighbor. Sonoma Wineries in this area are largely planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Carneros is in the extreme southern part of Sonoma County. The Sonoma side of the region is quite a bit flatter, more wind-swept and subsequently cooler than the Napa side. Some of the best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wine from Sonoma Wineries are from this AVA.
Russian River Valley is a large Sonoma County region that has an excellent track record of producing wine with many different grapes. Chalk Hill and Green Valley are both sub-AVAs of Sonoma County. While Chalk Hill is located in the warmer eastern hills, Green Valley is situated in the cooler, western part of Sonoma County near the Pacific Ocean.
The Sonoma Coast AVA is another large region that extends the entire length of Sonoma Wine Country. There are many outstanding Pinot Noir producers here, and more are arriving all the time. If you are looking to taste Pinot Noir, this is a great region to visit Sonoma Wineries.
Quite a bit inland from Sonoma County’s Coast is Alexander Valley one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon producing regions in the state. Because of the number of outstanding Sonoma Wineries and proximity to Highway 101, the AVA is a great place to visit in Sonoma Wine Country.
Just over the western hills, Zinfandel dominates in the Dry Creek Valley and Rockpile wine regions. While Zinfandel also does well in Knights Valley, this AVA is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Sonoma Wineries are known for these varietals.
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Win a Weekend Trip to Sonoma County
Enter to win a free weekend trip to Rodney Strong Vineyards in Sonoma County’s Chalk Hill AVA. - Mar 22, 2007
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Laurel Glen Winery Releases new Wine
Sonoma Mountain’s Laurel Glen Winery has released their new 2003 Estate Cabernet. - Mar 12, 2007
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Upcoming Events from B. R. Cohn Winery
Upcoming events for Sonoma Valley's B. R. Cohn Winery; including wine releases, winemaker's dinners and mothers and fathers day celebrations. - Mar 12, 2007
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Taft Street Winery Releases two New Wines
Green Valley's Taft Street Winery releases two new Sonoma Coast wines; including their 2005 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. - Mar 12, 2007
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News and Events from Flowers Vineyard and Winery
Upcoming events and recent news from Sonoma Coast’s Flowers Vineyard and Winery: included are wine tastings, auctions, and winemaker’s dinners.
