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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. 

Vokel Cellars

August 19, 2020
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Spiced red plum, cigar box, fresh-picked boysenberry. Red licorice, sweet bell pepper, chocolate covered strawberry…

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Sidebar Cellars

August 7, 2020

Crunchy boysenberry, cracked peppercorn, sour red cherry. Santa Rosa plum, manzanita bark, juicy prickly pear…

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In Wine, Sonoma Tags Sidebar Cellars, Ramey Wine Cellars, Old Vine Zinfandel
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Ehret Family Wines

July 29, 2020
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Succulent Damson plum, roasted tobacco, blackberry compote…

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Ernest Vineyards

July 23, 2020
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Muddled mulberry, dried oregano, plump dark cherry. Wild blueberry, loose leaf tobacco, sour plum…

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Two Shepherds Wines

July 23, 2020

Orange peel, mustard seed, bruised yellow apple. Tart kumquat, raw leeks, cantaloupe rind…

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In Wine, Sonoma Tags Two Shepherds Wines, Trousseau Gris
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Gary Farrell

July 14, 2020
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Golden delicious apple, salted cashew, barely-ripe peach. Pineapple core, powdered nutmeg, tart grapefruit zest…

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T-Vine Winery

July 10, 2020
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Vibrant dark cherry, cracked pepper, blueberry skin. Glass-bottle cola, powdered nutmeg, crunchy boysenberry…

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Pellet Estate

July 8, 2020
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Freshly baked apple pie, vanilla extract, lemon custard. Sweet cantaloupe, gooey caramel, shaved orange peel…

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Ricci Vineyards

June 30, 2020
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Bruised strawberry, juniper berry, crushed dark cherry. Citrus peel, damp earth, red plum flesh…

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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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Bartholomew Estate Winery

May 18, 2020
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Crushed blackberry, roasted bell pepper, extra dark chocolate. Pulverized blueberry, black walnut, plum skin…

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Domaine de la Rivière

May 12, 2020

Lemon curd, bright jasmine, freshly-baked apple pie. Juicy peach, crushed clove, sweet cantaloupe slice…

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Vokel Cellars

May 5, 2020

Yellow delicious apple, gun smoke, sliced cantaloupe. Grilled lemon, salted cashew, barely-ripe peach…

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Ehret Family Wines

April 22, 2020
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Homemade blackberry pie, roasted tobacco, blueberry reduction…

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Ramey Wine Cellars

April 21, 2020
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Lemon meringue pie, crushed toffee, baked cinnamon-dusted apple. Dried mango, vanilla yogurt, pineapple upside-down cake…

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Ernest Vineyards

April 20, 2020


Golden apple, struck matchstick, lemon zest. Barely-ripe pineapple, crushed oyster shell, tart tangerine…

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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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Optima Winery

April 10, 2020
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Smokey dark cherry, smoldering tobacco, crushed black currant. Tart Damson plum, dried lavender, raspberry purée…

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Joseph Jewell Wines

April 2, 2020
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Wild black raspberry, pink peppercorn, tart blueberry. Sour cherry, young rosemary, underripe red plum…

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