COMING SOON: Individual AVA analysis and top California Syrah from:
Mendocino County, Napa County & Sierra Foothills, Santa Barbara County, Monterey County, Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo
Sonoma County Syrahs are some of the most consistently complex in California. From (relatively) warmer sites in the Russian River Valley to windy and foggy Sonoma Coast vineyards, this diverse region showcases an impressive array of styles.
Scroll down for Matthew Luczy’s top 10 Sonoma County Syrahs
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Sonoma County Syrahs: 10 top wines to try
    
        
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{"wineId":"46355","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46356","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46357","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46358","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46359","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46360","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46361","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46362","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46363","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                    
                
                    
{"wineId":"46364","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
                 
            
                
    {}
     
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