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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.

2014 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel ATP

1999 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch Red

Light label condition issue

2016 Duckhorn Vineyards Sonoma County Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon

2011 Bedrock Wine Company Weill a Way Vineyard Syrah Exposition One

Light label condition issue

2011 Bedrock Wine Company Weill a Way Vineyard Syrah Exposition One

2018 Ultramarine Heintz Vineyard Rose

Disgorged 11/14/22

1976 Dehlinger Zinfandel

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; mid shoulder fill; heavy label condition issue

1978 Dehlinger Zinfandel

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

2015 Hirsch Vineyards Old Vineyard Pinot Noir

1980 Sebastiani Proprietor's Reserve Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; base neck fill

1980 Sebastiani Proprietor's Reserve Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

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

2021 Sojourn Cellars Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

1997 Ravenswood Petite Sirah

Lightly depressed cork

1998 Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

2023 Aperture Sauvignon Blanc

2017 Limerick Lane Bedrock Vineyard Zinfandel

2005 St. Francis Behler Merlot

2008 St. Francis Behler Merlot

Lightly depressed cork

2003 St. Francis Pagani Heritage Red Wine

1993 St. Francis Sonoma County Merlot

Depressed cork

1997 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

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

1997 St. Francis Sonoma Valley Merlot

6-bottle Lot

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2004 St. Francis Tres Viejos Old Vines Zinfandel

2005 St. Francis Wild Oak Merlot

2004 St. Francis Wild Oak Syrah