Also known as Sonoma
Napa's diverse neighbour — coastal Pinot, old-vine Zinfandel and everything between.
Larger and more varied than Napa, Sonoma stretches from the foggy Pacific coast to warm inland valleys. Russian River Valley is famous for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Dry Creek for old-vine Zinfandel and Alexander Valley for soft Cabernet.
Country
USA
Climate
Cool coast to warm inland valleys
Key grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Areas to know
5
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Russian River Valley
Foggy, lush Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast
Cool, windy and extreme
Dry Creek Valley
Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc
Alexander Valley
Warm — soft Cabernet
Sonoma Valley
Historic heart of the county
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Sonoma is California's all-rounder — silky Pinot from Russian River, and juicy, spicy Zinfandel from Dry Creek.”
How Vinosoma trains your staff →Regions worth exploring next.
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