California’s premier wine region

In the middle of Geyserville, Alexander Valley is home to grape growers who have been there for generations, high-quality wineries, and acres of beautiful views. Alexander Valley is proud of its small-town roots and big-time Cabernet. It is a beautiful place that not many people know about. We invite you to try our wines, enjoy the beauty of our valley, and celebrate our way of life. It’s Cab Country here. 

 

Merlot is at its best in Bennett Valley, which has volcanic, clayey soils and a mildly cool climate that lets the grapes hang for longer. The longer growing season lets the grapes get more flavorful and concentrated, and the cooler temperatures keep the grapes’ natural acidity. 

 

Carneros is one of the best places in the world to grow grapes for wine. It has a cool climate and is known for its unbeatable Chardonnays, elegant Pinot Noirs, and amazing sparkling wines. Carneros was the first wine region to be based on climate rather than political borders, which is a fun fact. 

 

Chalk Hill is different from other parts of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley because of its soil, weather, and height. Chalk Hill is in the northeast corner of the Russian River AVA. Its name comes from the chalky white ash soils that are there. These slightly fertile soils are great for making great white wines, especially Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. 

 

Dry Creek Valley is one of the smallest enclosed American Viticultural Areas. It is about 16 miles long and 2 miles wide. Along the valley floor, surrounding benchlands, and hillsides, there are about 9,300 acres of vineyards, and 58 wineries make a wide range of wines, from the famous Zinfandels to Bordeaux and Mediterranean varietals. 

 

Fort Ross-Seaview is a military base in California. In the western part of Sonoma County, near the Pacific Ocean, is the American viticultural area. Most of the vineyards in this area are on rounded ridges with summits higher than 1,200 feet. The area is mostly steep and mountainous, with canyons, narrow valleys, ridges, and 800- to 1,800-foot peaks. 

 

Located on 500 acres of hillside land in the eastern part of Sonoma County. The AVA is known for its Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, as well as Syrah and Zinfandel. It is home to five wineries and more than 35 vineyards. Sonoma Valley and Bennett Valley are to the south of the area, while Knights Valley and Chalk Hill are to the north and the Russian River Valley is to the west. The most interesting thing about the district is its height, which can be more than 2,000 feet in some places, and how a gap in the mountains in Santa Rosa makes it feel like the sea. 

 

Green Valley is one of the smallest appellations in Sonoma County. It is foggy and has Goldridge soil, which is great for growing Pinot Noir. Its borders are very clear, both in terms of geography and climate, and it has the most consistent soil, climate, and taste of any North Coast appellation. 

 

Knights Valley is the most remote place name in Sonoma County. It is right next to Mt. St. Helena, which is the most important geographical feature in the area. The uniqueness of this appellation can be seen in its mountain vineyards, where Cabernet Sauvignon of royal quality is grown in perfect conditions. 

 

Moon Mountain District is east of Highway 12 and has a total area of 17,663 acres. There are commercial vineyards on 1,500 acres, which range in height from 400 to 2,200 feet. It is in the Sonoma Valley AVA, but Moon Mountain winemakers and growers have wanted their high elevation wines to stand out on the labels for a long time. 

 

This AVA is as big and vague as its name suggests. It includes Chalk Hill, Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, most of Green Valley, and parts of Rockpile and Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak. 

 

Petaluma Gap is the entrance to wine country in Sonoma County. Petaluma Gap vineyards are only 25 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. They are tucked into valleys and scattered on hillsides, which fits in perfectly with the area’s rural open space and long history of farming. Petaluma Gap is a unique area within the Sonoma Coast AVA. It has more than 80 vineyards on more than 4,000 acres. 

 

This viticultural area is part of the multi-county North Coast viticultural area and overlaps the northernmost parts of the Alexander Valley AVA and Northern Sonoma AVA. Mountainous soils, steep terrain with high elevations, and a growing season climate that is different from the climate of the Alexander Valley floor are some of the things that set it apart. 

 

Rockpile stretches from west of Lake Sonoma to the border of Mendocino County. It is known for red grape varieties with strong flavours and good concentration and balance. The vines get more California sun and warmth at heights of up to 1,900 feet, which makes them riper and more flavorful. 

 

The climate of the Russian River Valley is shaped by fog that comes in from the Pacific Ocean a few miles to the west. The fog comes in at night and drops the temperature by 35 to 40 degrees from its peak during the day. It leaves in the morning to go back to the ocean. This naturally cools the air, which lets the grapes grow for a longer time and reach full flavour maturity. 

 

The Sonoma Coast AVA goes from the border with Mendocino County to San Pablo Bay. In comparison to other parts of Sonoma County, the appellation is known for its cool weather and high rainfall. Because most vineyards are above the fog line, it’s warm enough to ripen wine grapes. This area is close to the Pacific Ocean and gets more than twice as much rain as its neighbours in the interior. 

 

At the western edge of the Valley of the Moon, the 2,400-foot-high Sonoma Mountain range rises above the town of Glen Ellen. These vineyards are part of the Sonoma Valley AVA, which is a bigger area. But because the hillside terroir is unique, they can call it the Sonoma Mountain AVA, which is more specific. The well-drained soils here are perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignons, which are the specialty of the appellation. 

 

There are two mountain ranges on either side of the appellation. To the east are the Mayacamas Mountains, and to the west are the Sonoma Mountains. Along with being the centre of Sonoma County’s winemaking history, the area is also known for its unique terroir. Sonoma Mountain keeps the nearby Pacific Ocean’s cool and wet weather from affecting the area. 

 

Coast of West Sonoma 

West Sonoma Coast is in the most western part of Sonoma County. It is made up of steep, rough mountainous terrain along the Pacific Ocean coast. The AVA is between 400 and 1,800 feet above sea level. Wines from the West Sonoma Coast are often thought to have pure flavours, bright acidity, and a moderate amount of alcohol.