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.
Wild huckleberry, green olive, tart black currant. Sour dark cherry, black tea, plum pit…
Baked yellow apple, churned butter, juicy mango. Ripe cantaloupe, fresh honeysuckle, shaved orange peel…
Crunchy boysenberry, cracked peppercorn, sour red cherry. Santa Rosa plum, manzanita bark, juicy prickly pear…
Lemon meringue pie, crushed toffee, baked cinnamon-dusted apple. Dried mango, vanilla yogurt, pineapple upside-down cake…