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Sonoma County is the most diverse wine-growing region in the USA. Three-times the size of Napa County, it comprises 13 AVAs divided across three main areas: Sonoma Valley, Northern Sonoma and Sonoma Coast.
The ‘true’ Sonoma Coast, where many vineyards cling to ridges just 3km to 8km from the Pacific Ocean – not to be confused with the ‘official’ Sonoma Coast AVA, which is ridiculously large at 200,000ha and includes parts of the warmer Carneros and Sonoma Valley appellations – is a hot spot for cool-climate Pinots with crystalline fruit, high acidities and lower alcohols.
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Six Sonoma Coast producers to watch
More and more winemakers in the True Sonoma Coast are exploring the parameters of the possible.
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Top 10 True Sonoma Coast Wines
The True Sonoma Coast is famed for it's striking landscapes and pioneer spirit.
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Best California Chardonnay: Panel tasting results
Styles are definitely shifting away from big and burly and towards a fresher, more balanced model...
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As balmy weather and lengthening days signal the arrival of spring, it’s time to think about travel, adventure—and rosé.
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California 2015 wines 'scarce but promising', say producers
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Moon Mountain, Sonoma
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Sonoma wine auction hits record sales
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California Cabernet 2013 'better than 2012', say winemakers
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Constellation buys fast rising Meiomi Pinot Noir
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Top Californian Pinot Noir
Decanter experts pick out the top examples of California Pinot...
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First Sonoma barrel auction led by 2014 vintage Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from the 2014 vintage led the line in the inaugural Sonoma Barrel Auction, with a collaboration between Williams Selyem, Joseph Swan and Kosta Brown taking joint top lot.
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Sonoma: An enchanted encounter
It may keep a lower profile than neighbouring Napa, but Denis Lin is enthralled by the dramatic scenery of Sonoma, and the distinctive complexity of its wines, on his first visit to this coastal paradise...
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Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction smashes record
The annual Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction has raised $4m, close to three times more than the event's previous record of $1.4m set in 2013.
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Codorniu to sell controversy-hit Sonoma estate
Codorniu-owned Artesa Vineyards is to sell its Sonoma County estate, but the group denied the move is connected to protests by environmental groups over its planned vineyard there.
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Obituary: Sonoma wine pioneer Frank Woods dies
Frank Woods, founder of Clos du Bois winery in Sonoma County and a leading advocate of the region and its wines, has died aged 81 in San Francisco.
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Sonoma winemaker Hirsch hospitalised after accident
California winemaker David Hirsch has been badly hurt in an accident at his vineyard.
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Tempranillo showing potential in Sonoma, says Marimar Torres
Early signs suggest Tempranillo could find a new home in northern California's Sonoma County, says local vineyard owner Marimar Torres, part of Spain's Torres family of winemakers.
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Sonoma: Pioneering at a leisurely pace
Over the past few decades Sonoma's winemakers have been quietly experimenting, developing and growing. Elin McCoy meets the pioneers...
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Sonoma County ‘100% sustainability’ target is a red herring
Sonoma winemakers' plan to be the 'first 100% sustainable county' in the US is a well-intentioned but ultimately meaningless goal for most wine drinkers.
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Sonoma producers protest new labelling law
Small producers in Sonoma County are angered by new legislation requiring them to label their wines Sonoma County even if they are part of specific sub-appellations.
