The best wines of Sonoma County

Discover the best wines of Sonoma County of California as well as the best winemakers of Sonoma County and estates of Sonoma County to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Sonoma County and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Sonoma County by region

Looking for a good wine of Sonoma County of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Sonoma County. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Sonoma County with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Sonoma County

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Want to buy a red wine of Sonoma County cheap or sell a red wine of Sonoma County at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Sonoma County

Red wines from the region of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), rolled lamb shoulder with herbs or veal curry.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Sonoma County

On the nose the red wine of the region of Sonoma County. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, baking spice or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, black fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Sonoma County. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Sonoma County

  • 2010With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.52/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.51/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.51/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.50/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Sonoma County

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Malbec
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Sonoma County

A wine route planned in the region of Sonoma County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Sonoma County.

Discovering the wine region of Sonoma County

The wine region of Sonoma County is located in the region of North Coast of California of United States. We currently count 1105 estates and châteaux in the of Sonoma County, producing 2365 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Great white wines of Sonoma County

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Sonoma County

White wines from the region of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of ham and cheese omelette, sea bass wrapped in salt crust or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Sonoma County

On the nose the white wine of the region of Sonoma County. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Sonoma County. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Sonoma County

  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.21/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Sonoma County

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Sonoma County

A wine route planned in the region of Sonoma County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Sonoma County.

Discover the grape variety: Tinta Roriz

Great sparkling wines of Sonoma County

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Sonoma County

Sparkling wines from the region of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of wok of pointed cabbage with shrimps and lemongrass bo bun style, prunes with bacon or fillets of sole in a creamy sauce with autumn vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Sonoma County

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Sonoma County. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cinnamon or butter and sometimes also flavors of lime, red fruit or vanilla. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Sonoma County. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Sonoma County

  • 2000With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.09/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Sonoma County

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Malbec
  • Moscato
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Sonoma County

A wine route planned in the region of Sonoma County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Sonoma County.

The word of the wine: Tries (harvest by)

Harvesting in several successive passages to harvest at their optimal concentration the grapes affected by noble rot. They allow the production of great sweet wines.

Great pink wines of Sonoma County

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Sonoma County

Pink wines from the region of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, lamb tagine with onions, purple olives and lemons... or pasta with tomato and goat cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Sonoma County

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Sonoma County. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tropical fruit or floral.

The best vintages in pink wine of Sonoma County

  • 1962With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Sonoma County

  • Grenache
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sangiovese
  • Zinfandel
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Sonoma County

A wine route planned in the region of Sonoma County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Sonoma County.

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Great sweet wines of Sonoma County

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Want to buy a sweet wine of Sonoma County cheap or sell a sweet wine of Sonoma County at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Sonoma County

Sweet wines from the region of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of cod and potato gratin, mussels with roquefort cheese or chocolate mug cake.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Sonoma County

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Sonoma County. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Sonoma County

  • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.01/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Sonoma County

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Zinfandel
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Roussanne

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Sonoma County

A wine route planned in the region of Sonoma County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Sonoma County.

The word of the wine: Peduncle

The stem of a flower or fruit.

Great natural sweet wines of Sonoma County

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Want to buy a natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County

Natural sweet wines from the region of Sonoma County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pork such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, high savoyard chicken ! or flemish carbonnade.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Sonoma County. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County

  • 2011With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.21/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Zinfandel
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County

A wine route planned in the region of Sonoma County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Sonoma County.

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

News from the vineyard of Sonoma County

The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

Kévin Tessieux, President of the appellation’s winegrower union, shares his perspective on the Saint-Véran appellation and tell us about the origin of its name. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VinsdeBourgogneofficiel Twitter : https://twitter.com/VinsdeBourgogne​​​ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.li ...

At the heart of the Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Verzé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Verzé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...

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