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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.

2013 Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay

Lightly elevated cork; label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  93   

2007 Morlet Family Vineyards Coup de Coeur Chardonnay

1.5ltr

RP  98   
ST  94   

2012 Morlet Family Vineyards Coup de Coeur Chardonnay

1.5ltr

RP  98-100   
ST  95   

2017 Hirsch Vineyards Old Vineyard Pinot Noir

1.5ltr

JS  95   
WA  93+    
VN  93   

2013 Sebastiani Gravel Bed Red

3-bottle Lot

Base neck fill

RP  97   

2013 Sebastiani Gravel Bed Red

3-bottle Lot

RP  97   

2013 Sebastiani Gravel Bed Red

3-bottle Lot

RP  97   

2013 Sebastiani Gravel Bed Red

3-bottle Lot

Base neck fill

RP  97