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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. 

Dutcher Crossing Winery

April 1, 2020
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Dried blackberry, fennel seeds, fig purée. Wild blueberry, smoldering firewood, black currant preserves…

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Sosie Wines

March 13, 2020
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Ripe strawberry, mint leaf, juicy orange slice. Crunchy raspberry, blooming cherry blossom, yellow nectarine…

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Nalle Winery

January 23, 2020


Tart juicy blackberry, young cedar, fresh red cherry. Almost-ripe strawberry, green tobacco, cranberry puree…

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Gundlach Bundschu Winery

January 8, 2020
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Dried blackberry, hot bramble, dehydrated red cherry. Baked plum, assorted peppercorn, blueberry preserves…

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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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Optima Winery

October 1, 2019
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Tart black currant, eucalyptus leaf, muddled raspberry. Dried blackberry, dehydrated violet, Damson plum skin…

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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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T-Vine Winery

August 27, 2019
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Brambly blackberry, wild sagebrush, spiced cranberry. Barely-ripe blueberry, cracked black pepper, strawberry reduction…

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Gundlach Bundschu

August 8, 2019
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Canned Georgia peach, sweet orchids, tender lychee. Juicy Anjou Pear, river stones, lemon hard candy…

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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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Vokel Cellars

July 30, 2019
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Meyer lemon, struck match, soft golden apple. Peach pit, crème fraîche, ripe mango. Citrus blossom and honeysuckle, smokey flint and gunpowder…

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VJB Cellars

July 29, 2019
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Plump tart cherry, rose bush, strawberry glaze. Spiced blackberry, roasted tomato skin, dried blueberry…

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Hook & Ladder Winery

July 8, 2019
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Fresh apple pie, warm cinnamon, caramelized peach. Poached pear, buttercream frosting, lemon meringue filling…

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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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Anaba Wines

May 30, 2019
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Fragrant passionfruit, honeysuckle, mandarin orange. Candied lime, plumeria, ripe cantaloupe…

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Vokel Cellars

May 8, 2019
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Expressive dark cherry, wood smoke, fresh black raspberry…

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Optima Winery

May 3, 2019
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Ripe mulberry, cracked peppercorn, mission fig. Dehydrated black cherry, desert briar, medjool date…

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Tart blackberry, sage brush, wild cherry. Ripe strawberry, fresh wildflowers, crushed cranberry. A excitingly juicy and expressive fruit core packed with black currant, raspberry, and pluot writhes with tense and youthful exuberance while pronounced
Poached yellow apple, blooming jasmine, ripe mango. Peach cobbler, struck match, warm grapefruit. An irresistibly pure and succulent parade of Meyer lemon, pineapple, and brûléed pear playfully prances with incredible energy and expressi
Plush dark cherry, ground coriander, rhubarb purée. Juicy blueberry, forest floor, cranberry preserves. An intriguingly lifted and layered display brimming with tart blackberry, strawberry, and orange zest booms with incredibly high toned and
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