The Wine VaultSonoma
More diverse than Napa, from elegant Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir to bold Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel and structured Alexander Valley Cabernet.
Country
USA
Climate
Diverse: cool, foggy near the coast (Sonoma Coast) to warm inland (Alexander Valley)
Key grapes
Classification
AVA system with 18 sub-AVAs including Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley.
What to eat
Artisan cheese (Cowgirl Creamery, Vella), fresh Dungeness crab, heirloom produce, and farm-to-table dining.
Fun fact
Sonoma County has more than twice the vineyard acreage of Napa and a wider diversity of microclimates, from redwood forests to ocean bluffs.