Alexander Valley
Alexander Valley lies along the Russian River and offers a warm inland climate for residents like Clos Du Bois and Rodney Strong Vineyards. Heavily graveled benchlands produce uniquely soft Cabs, while the lowlands are ideal for rich Chardonnays.
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Green Valley
The Green Valley AVA located in Sonoma County is known for its fog, cool temperature and well-draining Gold Ridge soil. This unique terroir produces velvety Pinot Noir and crisp, creamy Chardonnay.
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Knights Valley
The remote AVA of Knights Valley in Sonoma County was one of the original five AVAs in this county. It features the high-iron volcanic soils warm temperatures that create the ripe, full-bodied Cabs for which the region is famous. Of equal quality are the Merlot...
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Russian River Valley
The Russian River Valley offers an ideal terroir and climate for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Foggy and cool in climate, soil near the river retains water well, producing focused, velvety Pinot and rich, brightly acidic Chardonnay. This AVA's total acreage totals 126...
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Sonoma AVA
With climate influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Russian River, Sonoma offers moderate temperatures, little rainfall and coastal fog. A patchwork of volcanic soil and ocean sediment add complexity to the region's Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Sonoma Coast
The Sonoma Coast is known for its high rainfall and cool temperatures compared with other AVAs in the region. Because it is one of the largest AVAs and covers as far inland as Petaluma to as far west as the coast...
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With climate influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Russian River, Sonoma offers moderate temperatures, little rainfall and coastal fog. A patchwork of volcanic soil and ocean sediment add complexity to the region's Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. There are 13 AVAs located in Sonoma County including Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley.
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