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Sonoma County

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

1999 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch Red

7 available
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1999 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch Red

Light label condition issue

1999 Peter Michael Crete d'Or

RP  93   

1999 Verite La Muse

Lightly depressed cork

RP  97   
ST  92   

1999 Dry Creek Vineyard Limited Edition Auction Selection Heritage Clone Zinfandel

4 available
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1999 Dry Creek Vineyard Limited Edition Auction Selection Heritage Clone Zinfandel

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

2 available
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1999 Dry Creek Vineyard Limited Edition Auction Selection Heritage Clone Zinfandel

Heavy capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; heavy signs of past seepage; mid shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1999 Dry Creek Vineyard Limited Edition Auction Selection Heritage Clone Zinfandel

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1998 Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

1998 Gundlach Bundschu Morse Vineyard Zinfandel

1997 Lewis Cellars Sonoma Merlot

WS  90   
2 available
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1997 Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  95   
WS  93   
ST  91+    

1997 Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

RP  95   
WS  93   
ST  91+    

1997 Gary Farrell Ladi's Vineyard Merlot

WS  90   
2 available
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1997 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

2 available
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1997 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; heavy label condition issue

1997 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

3-bottle Lot

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

2 available
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1997 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

6-bottle Lot

See item details for bottle notes

1997 Haywood Shorenstein Los Chamizal Vineyard Zinfandel

2 available
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1996 Gundlach Bundschu Morse Vineyard Zinfandel

Base neck fill; light label condition issue

1996 Gundlach Bundschu Morse Vineyard Zinfandel

Base neck fill

1996 Selby Merlot

1996 Golden Creek Vineyards Ladi's Vineyard Reserve Merlot

1996 Volante McCoy Vineyards Hillside Select Claret

Light label condition issue

7 available
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1996 Volante McCoy Vineyards Hillside Select Claret

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

5 available
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