Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley’s wine country contains many famous wineries and is an enjoyable destination for wine tours and tastings. The wine region has a moderate, versatile climate that is suited to a wide range of different grapes.
Sonoma Valley Wine Region
Sonoma Valley wineries produce everything from light-bodied Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to robust Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Local producers include Chateau St Jean, Arrowood Vineyards and Buena Vista Winery. Because many tasting rooms are located in close proximity to one another, Sonoma Valley wine tours are among the most popular in all of California.
Sonoma Valley opens to the San pablo Bay in the south, and is exposed to regular wind and fog from this body of water. The cool climate of Southern Sonoma Valley suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards. Daytime temperatures rise as one moves north toward the towns of Glen Ellen and Kenwood. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel thrive in these warmer parts of Sonoma Valley.
Millions of years ago, the Oceanic Farallon Plate was subducted under the Continental North American Plate. Ancient volcanic eruptions left a layer of debris along California’s North Coast that are now known as the Sonoma Volcanics. This makes up much of the terrain of the Sonoma Valley wine region.
The history of wine production in Sonoma Valley is one of the oldest in California. In 1823, Father Jose Altimira established the Sonoma Mission and planted the first vineyards in the region. Agoston Haraszthy was an early proponent of Vitis vinifera vineyards and made invaluable contributions to Sonoma Valley’s early wine industry.
-->Latest News – Sonoma Valley
- 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 09, 2007
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St Francis Winery Offers Futures
Sonoma Valley's St Francis Winery to offer future releases. - Mar 09, 2007
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Valley of the Moon Winery Upcoming Events
Up coming events for Sonoma Valley’s Valley of the Moon Winery. - Mar 09, 2007
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Larkmead Vineyards Food and Wine Pairing Event
Sonoma Valley's Larkmead Vineyards to hold a wine and food pairing event in April. - Feb 24, 2007
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Landmark Vineyards Releases new Wines
Sonoma Valley’s Landmark Vineyards has released a 2005 Chardonnay and a 2005 Pinot Noir.
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