Sonoma County is one of California's largest and most diverse wine regions, encompassing 19 appellations shaped by coastal fog, Pacific proximity, and varied elevations and soils. It is especially known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay near the coast, alongside warmer-climate Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel further inland.
Grapes grown here
Cabernet Sauvignon
Principal
Chardonnay
Principal
Pinot Noir
Principal
Sauvignon Blanc
Principal
Zinfandel
Principal
Barbera
Permitted
Cabernet Franc
Permitted
Carignan
Permitted
Chenin Blanc
Permitted
Cinsaut
Permitted
Gamay
Permitted
Gewürztraminer
Permitted
Grenache
Permitted
Malbec
Permitted
Merlot
Permitted
Mourvèdre
Permitted
Petite Sirah
Permitted
Petit Verdot
Permitted
Pinot Gris
Permitted
Pinot Meunier
Permitted
Riesling
Permitted
Roussanne
Permitted
Sangiovese
Permitted
Sémillon
Permitted
Syrah
Permitted
Tempranillo
Permitted
Touriga Nacional
Permitted
Viognier
Permitted