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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

Light label condition issue

2001 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

Light signs of past seepage

WS  93   
RP  92   
ST  92   

2001 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

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   

2003 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue

RP  95   
ST  91   

2004 Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay

1.5ltr

RP  95   
WS  94   
ST  93   

1999 Peter Michael Crete d'Or

RP  93   

2013 Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay

Lightly elevated cork; label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  93   

N.V. Pride Mountain Mistelle de Viognier

375ml

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

N.V. Pride Mountain Mistelle de Viognier

375ml

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

2002 Pride Mountain Mountain Top Vineyards Vintner Select Cuvee Merlot

Light label condition issue

RP  93   

1998 Pride Mountain Sangiovese

500ml

RP  90   

1999 Verite La Muse

Lightly depressed cork

RP  97   
ST  92   

1999 Verite La Muse

RP  97   
ST  92   

2000 Verite La Muse

RP  91   
WS  91   
ST  91   

2007 Morlet Family Vineyards Coup de Coeur Chardonnay

1.5ltr

RP  98   
ST  94   

2010 Morlet Family Vineyards Coup de Coeur Chardonnay

1.5ltr

RP  92-94   

2012 Morlet Family Vineyards Coup de Coeur Chardonnay

1.5ltr

RP  98-100   
ST  95   

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

2011 Bedrock Wine Company Weill a Way Vineyard Syrah Exposition Two

Light label condition issue

1993 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages

Light label condition issue

WS  91   

2001 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

WS  92   
RP  91   

2003 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Malbec