About Sonoma County
Sonoma County produces nearly twice as much wine as Napa Valley across 19 distinct AVAs, from the fog-kissed Sonoma Coast to the warm Alexander Valley. The county's extraordinary diversity of soils, elevations, and microclimates makes it one of California's most versatile wine regions, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay achieving particular renown.
Spanning 1,600 square miles from the Pacific Coast to the Mayacamas Mountains, Sonoma County's 19 AVAs each tell a distinct story. The Russian River Valley, cooled by Pacific fog, produces benchmark Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Dry Creek Valley is renowned for old-vine Zinfandel. Alexander Valley, warmer and inland, excels with Cabernet Sauvignon. More than 400 wineries call Sonoma County home, and over 7 million visitors arrive each year to explore its tasting rooms, farm stands, and scenic backroads.
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Featured Wineries
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
An Alexander Valley icon known for elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and refined Chardonnay produced from estate vineyards.
Williams Selyem
A cult Russian River Valley producer whose single-vineyard Pinot Noirs are among the most sought-after wines in California.