Sonoma Coast
The Sonoma Coast wine region encompasses 500,000 total acres and is planted with about 7,000 acres of vineyards. Right now, Sonoma Coast’s wine country is bustling with vineyard development, especially Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.
The Sonoma Coast Wine Region
Most Sonoma Coast wineries are small, boutique producers that require an appointment for wine tours and tastings. Some of the more popular local wineries include Flowers Vineyard & Winery, Peay Vineyards, Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery and Aubert Wines.
Western parts of Sonoma County are influenced by the Pacific Ocean and are quite cool. Sonoma Coast’s climate is characterized by cool, foggy mornings, sunny afternoons and moderate evenings. These conditions are optimal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and local wineries vinify some of the best examples of these grapes in California.
The terrain of Sonoma Coast’s wine country is mostly comprised of sloping hillsides. Like most of Sonoma County, the soil composition is extremely diverse. A lot of investment is going into Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah vineyards. A number of other grapes are grown in smaller quantities. The wine region is located along the rugged coast of the Pacific Ocean.
Sonoma Coast’s wine country does not have an exceptionally long history of grape growing and wine production. Until recently, most of the area was written off as too cool for growing quality wine grapes. Because the climate is marginal and the terrain unforgiving, most vineyards are planted on sunny ridgelines to ensure that grapes fully ripen.
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- 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. - Mar 12, 2007
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News and Events from Copeland Creek Vineyards
Upcoming events and recent news from Sonoma Coast’s Copeland Creek Vineyards; including their new Pinot Noir and upcoming tasting events. - Mar 05, 2007
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Roessler Cellars Releases 2004 Vintage
Sonoma Coast's Roessler Cellars releases 2004 Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. - Feb 26, 2007
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Peay Vineyards Releases new Wines
Sonoma Coast’s Peay Vineyards has released two new estate Pinot Noirs.
diamondgirl said:
I'd recommend Fort Ross...
Posted 587 days ago.
4bottles said:
I think Peay is pretty close.
Posted 587 days ago.
jakewolf said:
What's the closest winery to Bodega?
Posted 589 days ago.