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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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 meat and goat pie, moroccan lamb shoulder or stuffed cutlets.

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 pan-fried carrots, tomato pie without tomato... or cream and tuna quiche.

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: Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.

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 easy seafood gratin, pizza-style appetizer croissants or baked fish fillets with 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: Generic

A term that can have several meanings, but often designates a branded wine as opposed to a wine from a vineyard or château, sometimes abused to designate regional appellations (e.g. Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc.).

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 quick and easy monkfish tail, lamb in spicy sauce or lasagne with salmon, goat cheese and spinach.

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: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sweet wines of Sonoma County

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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 salt crusted sea bass, paella for dummies (simple and delicious) or gaufress and light.

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: Phenolic ripeness

A distinction is made between the ripeness of sugars and acids and the ripeness of tannins and other compounds such as anthocyanins and tannins, which will bring structure and colour. Grapes can be measured at 13° potential without having reached this phenolic maturity. Vinified at this stage, they will give hard, astringent wines, without charm.

Great natural sweet wines of Sonoma County

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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 beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, trio salad: cabbage, ham, comté or magic cake cheese quiche.

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

  • 2015With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.25/5

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: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

News from the vineyard of Sonoma County

US: Two men charged over wine investment fraud scheme

An alleged investment fraud scheme claimed to broker loans between investors and ‘high net worth’ fine wine collectors, with expensive bottles purportedly held in storage as collateral, US authorities said this week. Prosecutors filed an indictment in a New York federal court charging two British men, Stephen Burton, 57, and James Wellesley, 55, with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy in connection to the scheme – which was allegedly perpetrated through their compa ...

New Oregon wine appellation ‘Mount Pisgah’ is created

Oregon has got a 23rd AVA after ‘Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon’ was created this month following approval from the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Lying around 15 miles west of Salem, the new appellation zone sits within the broader Willamette Valley AVA. Its lengthy official name was created to prevent confusion with another Mount Pisgah, in Lane County. Morgen McLaughlin, executive director of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, said it was an exciting development: ‘Th ...

Last Places Remaining: Rhône Tour With Matt Walls

The week-long trip into one of France’s most exciting appellations with closed-door access to some of the most revered vineyards and their cellars will be going ahead this June. Walls has curated a trip to highlight the very best the Rhône has to offer – a 360 trip that encompasses great food, delicious wine, sightseeing and downtime – where he’ll be imparting his expert knowledge of the region, honed over the years.  Download trip brochure Trip Highlights Include:   Meeting some of the greatest ...

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