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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.

2001 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

WS  93   
RP  92   
ST  92   
5 available
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2001 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

Light signs of past seepage

WS  93   
RP  92   
ST  92   

2002 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

RP  95   
ST  94   
WS  92   

2002 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

Light label condition issue

RP  95   
ST  94   
WS  92   

2004 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

RP  95   
WS  94   
ST  93   
9 available
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2005 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

RP  97   
WS  95   
ST  94   
2 available
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1978 Dehlinger Zinfandel

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

2018 Hirsch Vineyards Old Vineyard Pinot Noir

VN  96   
WA  93   
6 available
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1991 Fisher Vineyards Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  93   
4 available
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1991 Fisher Vineyards Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

RP  93   

2021 Wayfarer Golden Mean Pinot Noir

WA  96   
JD  96   
VN  95   
JS  95   
WS  94   
6 available
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2018 Wayfarer Paige's Ridge Pinot Noir

JD  99   
VN  97   
WA  96   
5 available
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2021 Wayfarer Paige's Ridge Pinot Noir

WA  97+    
VN  96   
JD  95   
WS  93   
6 available
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2018 Wayfarer Wayfarer Vineyard Mother Rock Pinot Noir

VN  98   
JD  98   
WA  97   
JR  16.5+    
3 available
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2021 Wayfarer Wayfarer Vineyard Mother Rock Pinot Noir

JD  98   
WA  97   
VN  97   
WS  94   
6 available
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2012 Wayfarer Wayfarer Vineyard The Traveler Pinot Noir

WE  97   
RP  95   
JD  95   
VN  92   
2 available
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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 Three Sticks Monarch Pinot Noir

1.5ltr

WS  91   
2 available
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2014 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Pinot Noir

1.5ltr

WA  91   
WS  90