Sonoma Valley

Wine from Sonoma Valley comes out of Sonoma County, USA, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.

The ground underneath is clay, free-draining and loam.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains and valley floor.

Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, ripe red wines, fresh and vibrant and balanced sparkling wines, plus two more.

Inside it sit Carneros, Moon Mountain District and Bennett Valley.

At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, rich pasta dishes and grilled meats.

In the glass.

Red: Rich, Ripe red wines.

Dry white: Fresh and vibrant.

Sparkling: Balanced sparkling wines, Utilizing the cooler coastal climate.

Rosé: Crisp and dry.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• B Wise Vineyards Trios Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA
• B.R. Cohn Winery Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA
• Bedrock Wine Co. 'Bedrock Vineyard Heritage', Sonoma Valley, USA
• Bedrock Wine Co. 'Ode to Lulu' Rose of Mourvedre, Sonoma Valley, USA
• Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, USA
• Cassata Sonoma 'Utopium' Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA
• Far Mountain Fission Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA
• Gundlach-Bundschu Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA

At the table.

• Beef & Venison
• Tomato-based Dishes
• Rich Pasta Dishes
• Grilled Meats
• Seafood

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Sonoma Valley: common questions

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Sonoma County guide.