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the Petaluma Wind Gap and the channel cut by the river. The fog generally arrives in the evening or early morning and retreats before noon in the day. The appellation was granted AVA status in 1983 and accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted vineyard acreage in Sonoma County. In 2005 the AVA was expanded by 30,200 acres (122 km) to 126,600 by recognizing previously overlooked portions of the fog regions. Presently the Russian River AVA includes more than 15,000 acres (61 km) planted to wine grapes. At last count, 79 wineries were listed in the Russian River Valley Winegrowers website. The area is known for its success with cool climate varieties, notably Pinot noir and Chardonnay.
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and does not overlap other AVAs. Vineyards within this area are generally located on rounded ridges with summits extending above 1,200 feet consisting of steep, mountainous terrain made up of canyons, narrow valleys, ridges, and 800- to 1,800-foot peaks. Areas above 900 feet in elevation, the climate
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in 1996 also raised the profile of the Alexander Valley. The profile of Alexander Valley wines has historically centered around the approachability and richness of the wines with Cabernet Sauvignon being noted for characteristic chocolate notes and warm mouthfeel. After Cabernet, Chardonnay is one of
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is known for its unique terroir with Sonoma Mountain protecting the area from the wet and cool influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean. The Sonoma Mountains to the west help protect the valley from excessive rainfall. The cool air that does affect the region comes northward from San Pablo Bay through
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period, however, commercial winemaking declined. At the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, fewer than 50 wineries in Sonoma County survived. Even as late as the 1960s, only 12,000 acres (49 km) were vineyards. But wine consumption in America began to grow, and by 1999 Sonoma County had over 49,000
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lies adjacent to and west of the city of Santa Rosa and incorporates the southern reach of the Russian River, where the river bends westward and cuts through the Coast Range to the Pacific Ocean. The AVA is characterized by the regular intrusion of cooling fog from the coast. The fog flows through
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industry and Sonoma County in particular has established worldwide recognition of their wine regions. At the same time, many consumers have been confused by the many different AVAs within Sonoma County. The growers voted in 2006 to form a Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, representing more than
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is one of the highest elevation grape-growing regions in California. The AVA, which rises from 1,600 feet at its lowest point to 3,000 feet at the mountain's peak, has grapes growing primarily at 1,800 feet and higher. The very high elevation of the mountain affects fog cover, hours of daylight,
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310 million. In 2006 the Sonoma County grape harvest amounted to 216,000 tons, worth $ 430 million. About 73% of Sonoma County's agricultural production is growing wine grapes—60,302 acres (244 km) of vineyards, with over 1100 growers. The most common varieties planted are Chardonnay,
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Established in 2015, the Fountaingrove District AVA encompasses 38,000 acres in the eastern boundaries of Sonoma County. It is home to over 600 acres of hillside vineyards with elevations reaching up to 2,000 feet. The region is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah varietals.
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The Petaluma Gap was approved in December 2017 and takes its name from the geographic feature which allows cool ocean air currents to flow into the valley. These winds, combined with the influence of San Pablo Bay, make the region ideal for Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.
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Sonoma County's large number (18) of American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) reflect the wide variety of climate and soil conditions in the County, the large production in the County, and the prominence of Sonoma County in the wine market. The difference in climate and soil
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to the border with Mendocino County. The appellation is known for its cool climate and high rainfall relative to other parts of Sonoma County. Pinot noir grapes grow especially well in this region, where they benefit from slightly cooler day temperatures.
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The Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA, officially approved by the TTB in 2013, is a sub-appellation of the Sonoma Valley AVA. Moon Mountain AVA shares its eastern border with Mt. Veeder AVA, a sub-appellation of Napa Valley.
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that occur within the crevices and folds of the hillside terrain and as such is home to production for a wide range of varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, and Zinfandel.
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is situated at the northwest point of the Dry Creek Valley AVA, past Healdsburg. The area was first planted by Italian immigrants at the turn of the 20th century. Many of today's vineyards were formerly occupied by a
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is one of Sonoma County's newest AVAs and is a principal grape supplier to Kendall-Jackson. The AVA is surrounded to the south, east and west by the Sonoma Mountains and to the north by the city of
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which has shown itself to perform well with planting of white wine varieties like Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc. The majority of the region's wineries are located on the western slopes of the
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occupies the boundaries between the southern end of the Alexander Valley AVA and the northern end of Napa Valley. Some of the earliest vineyards in the area was owned by
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in Sonoma and the subsequent annexation of California by the United States in 1854, wine grapes were an established part of agriculture in the region. The vineyards of
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The 27,500-acre Fort Ross-Seaview AVA is located in the western part of Sonoma County and contains 18 commercial vineyards on 506 acres. It lies entirely within the
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acres (198 km) of vineyards owned by more than 750 growers and 180 bonded wineries. Of the 250 wineries existing in 2007, over half are less than 20 years old.
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1,800 growers. The Commission seeks to raise recognition for Sonoma County and encourages all wine from the county to bear the mark "Sonoma County" on it.
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the Carneros region and southward from the Santa Rosa plain. Sonoma Valley has played a significant role in the history of California wine.
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is an all encompassing appellation that covers all of Sonoma County with the exception of the Sonoma Valley and some areas of the
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daytime and nighttime temperatures, rainfall, and wind — virtually every climatic element influencing wine grape production.
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In the 1920s there were 256 wineries in Sonoma County, with more than 22,000 acres (89 km) in production. During the
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contains more than 500,000 acres (2,000 km), mostly along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. It extends from
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at the southern end of Alexander Valley and along the Santa Rosa plain. The name Chalk Hill comes from the unique
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of origin for wine produced from grapes grown in that county and do not require registration with the
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is influenced by longer periods of sunlight and is warmer than that in the surrounding land below.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot noir, though the area is also known for its Merlot and Zinfandel.
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through the cool coastal fogs and breeze that creep into the area from the southwest through
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and is bordered on the west by the Sonoma Valley AVA. The area is known for the diverse
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is one of the most densely planted of all of Sonoma County's AVAs. Located along the
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Sonoma County Vintners association: Year 2006 Sonoma County grape harvest statistics
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as early as 1812. Padre Jose Altimira planted several thousand grape vines at
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is a sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley located near the town of
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the leading variety plantings followed by Sauvignon blanc and Zinfandel.
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spans the last, low hills of the Mayacamas Mountains dividing both
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Outdoor wine tasting area at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
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producers planting vineyards or sourcing grapes from the area.
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Sonoma County is one of California's largest producers of wine
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arrived in Sonoma Valley. Upon his arrival, he purchased the
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The view from Teldeschi Winery in the Dry Creek Valley AVA
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on the Russian River. The area is known for its fruity,
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An unoaked Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley
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Significant purchases of vineyard land by 1668:Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance 1240:Sonoma County Vintners: Winemaking Timeline 1301: 1299: 1297: 1253:"Sonoma County Vintners: History Overview" 912:A vineyard in the Russian River Valley AVA 516:A Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley 34: 679: 1346:Johnson, Hugh; Robinson, Jancis (2005). 1272: 1245: 1121:"Sonoma County: Appellation Description" 1005: 984: 907: 899: 801: 736: 701:Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA 695:Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA 646: 511: 471: 373:Grapes were planted in Sonoma County at 352:Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 348:United States Department of the Treasury 132:Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA 120:Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA 1294: 1273:La Ganga, Maria L. 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Index

Wine region

Dry Creek Valley AVA
U.S. County
United States
California
North Coast AVA
Alexander Valley AVA
Bennett Valley AVA
Chalk Hill AVA
Dry Creek Valley AVA
Fort Ross-Seaview AVA
Fountaingrove District AVA
Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA
Knights Valley AVA
Los Carneros AVA
Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA
Northern Sonoma AVA
Petaluma Gap AVA
Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA
Rockpile AVA
Russian River Valley AVA
Sonoma Coast AVA
Sonoma Mountain AVA
Sonoma Valley AVA
West Sonoma Coast AVA
Barbera
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignane

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