Sonoma County, California, stretches from the Pacific Coast in the
west to the Mayacamas Mountains in the east,and is home to almost
60,000 acres of vineyards and more than 400 wineries. Within the
borders are 17 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, or appellations) –
each with its own distinctive characteristics. Sonoma is the largest
producer of Northern California's Wine Country and situated in the San
Francisco Bay Area. Sonoma County wines enjoy global recognition and
have won countless national and international wine awards. The warmth
of Sonoma Valley cradles rich Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignons,
while the cool, crisp Carneros gives way to juicy Pinot Noirs,
Chardonnays and sparkling wines. The Russian River has created a vast
valley floor in both the Alexander Valley and Russian River Valley
AVAs. Maritime breezes and fog are dominant influences for grape
growing with cool-requiring varieties such as Pinot Noir to the south
and west, and warm-requiring varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and
Zinfandel to the north and east. More info about Sonoma Wine Country.
Sonoma County Appellations (AVA): Alexander Valley, Bennett Valley,
Carneros - Sonoma, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, Fort Ross - Seaview,
Fountaingrove District, Green Valley of Russian River Valley, Knights
Valley, Moon Mountain, Northern Sonoma, Pine Mountain - Cloverdale
Peak, Rockpile, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain,
Sonoma Valley
