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Sonoma 

The first wine grapes were planted in Sonoma County California in 1812 by Spanish Missionaries near what is now the city of Sonoma. Located just north of San Francisco and immediately west of Napa Valley, Sonoma County is currently one of the largest wine producing zones in all of California. Because it borders the Pacific Ocean to its west the climate of Sonoma County varies significantly in each sub-region. Full bodied reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel thrive in the eastern AVA's of Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Knights Valley.  Meanwhile high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are being produced in droves in the Russian River Valley, Green Valley, and Fort Ross-Seaview AVA's. The diversity in microclimates here allow for a wonderful diversity in wine styles, making Sonoma one of the best places in California to visit for those looking to try a wide variety of wines without needing to travel a large geographical distance. 

Sangiacomo Family Wines

June 6, 2023

Deliciously expressive and outgoing bursts of boysenberry preserves, lush dark cherry, rhubarb pie, and pomegranate…

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Domaine de la Rivière

July 11, 2022

Cherry cola, new leather, boysenberry preserves. Ripe blueberry, Chinese five spice, cranberry compote…

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Joseph Jewell

April 6, 2022

Cherry cola, spring forest floor, strawberry compote. Ripe blueberry, coriander seed, candied orange peel…

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Bruliam Wines

February 6, 2022

Ethereal Bing cherry, forest floor, juicy strawberry. Crunchy boysenberry, trimmed lavender, sweet Santa Rosa plum…

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Emeritus Vineyards

February 6, 2022

Crunchy dark cherry, fallen pine cone, fresh pomegranate. Wild blackberry, ground cinnamon, orange zest…

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Tolosa Winery

January 21, 2022

Plump dark cherry, tea leaf, tart black raspberry. Cranberry compote, ground coriander, blood orange peel…

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Emeritus Vineyards

July 22, 2021
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Rhubarb pie, plucked rose petal, barely-ripe dark cherry. Wild blueberry, pine needle, spiced pomegranate…

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Juicy dark cherry, plucked rose petal, cranberry preserves. Orange zest, Asian spices, fresh-picked blueberry…

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Marine Layer Wines

April 20, 2021
 
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Sangiacomo Family Wines

December 4, 2020
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Vibrant cranberry, rose petal, plump red cherry. Blood orange, ground coriander, pomegranate juice…

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Gary Farrell Winery

November 23, 2020
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Bright cherry cola, rose petal, fresh-picked raspberry. Crushed cranberry, Earl Grey tea, ripe pomegranate…

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Marine Layer Wines

June 5, 2020
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Wild strawberry, evergreen tree, radiant red cherry. Orange peel, ocean fog, fresh red currant…

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Kanpai Wines

May 20, 2020
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Barely-ripe Bing cherry, rose petal, fresh rhubarb. Juicy cranberry, oolong tea, tart pomegranate…

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Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

April 15, 2020
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Juicy strawberry, ground allspice, fresh Bing cherry. Sweet cranberry, rose petal, blood orange juice…

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Loring Wine Company

December 31, 2019
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Wilted dark cherry, decaying violet, bruised strawberry. Dehydrated blueberry, peat moss, warm plum cordial…

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Vokel Cellars

December 12, 2019
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Muddled dark cherry, blooming iris, strawberry pie. Raspberry compote, earl grey tea, candied orange…

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Raen Winery

September 25, 2019
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Tart bing cherry, oolong tea, wild black raspberry. Candied cranberry, forest floor, squeezed pomegranate…

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Sosie Wines

August 29, 2019
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Plush Bing cherry, pine tree, ripe strawberry. Candied orange, rose petal, rhubarb pie filling…

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Dutton Goldfield Winery

August 5, 2019
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Dark cherry, pine needle, ripe orange flesh. Spiced strawberry, black tea leaf, crunchy rhubarb…

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Sonoma Coast Vineyards

July 1, 2019
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Bright bing cherry, damp forest floor, cranberry cocktail. Muddled raspberry, loose leaf black tea, rhubarb compote…

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Sosie Wines

June 11, 2019
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Juicy dark cherry, tree bark, spiced cranberry. Wild mulberry, brambly undergrowth, crushed whole pomegranate…

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