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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.

2011 Hanzell de Brye Vineyard Chardonnay

Lightly depressed cork

2012 Hanzell de Brye Vineyard Chardonnay

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

2013 Hanzell de Brye Vineyard Chardonnay

Lightly depressed cork

1986 Arrowood Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon

6.0ltr

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue; signed bottle; heavy writing on bottle

2016 Flowers Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue

2013 Failla Bohan Vineyard Pinot Noir

2010 Chateau Boswell Jacquelynn Late Harvest Semillon

375ml

2023 Regusci Sonoma County Pinot Noir

1986 Ravenswood Merlot

Lightly elevated cork; base neck fill

2018 Copain Vintage Cuvee Extra Brut

Disgorged 08/2024

1993 Ferrari-Carano Siena

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill

WS  90   

2015 SoCo Barrel Auction Lot # 28 Ferrari-Carano Don's Four Barrel Mountain Reserve Red

1994 St. Francis Sonoma County Merlot

1.5ltr

Signed by the Winemaker; Etched bottle

1980 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

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

1987 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

Signs of past seepage

1987 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

Signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill

2013 Chalk Hill Estate Red

RP  96   
WE  92   

2007 Dry Creek Vineyard Sonoma County Malbec

2021 Macrostie Nightwing Vineyard Chardonnay (Screwcap)

JS  92   

2010 Benziger Merlot

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

2016 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Grenache

WA  90+    

2021 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Twenty-One

2001 Windsor Vineyards Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon

1996 Windsor Vineyards Signature Series Merlot

Light label condition issue

2008 Bugay Vineyards Syrah