Sonoma Coast

A richly varied topography that stretches from the coastal edge of Sonoma County, to the mouth of the Russian River and towards the Napa county border, this is widely considered to be one of the finest appellations anywhere in the world for the cultivation of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Location, Location, Location

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This rolling expanse of land is tied together by a single unifying feature:

a climate cooled by ocean wind and fog intrusion.

The terrain is varied

ranging from alluvial river benches to rugged hillsides within sight of the Pacific Ocean.

All, however, feel the specific effects of fog, cooling breezes and wide diurnal shifts.

Dramatic Range

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Shaped by plate tectonics, volcanic activity and erosion, soils here range dramatically – from clay loam near the San Pablo Bay to the rocky, ocean-derived soils in the ridges off the Pacific coastline.

This diversity is a key factor in the complexity and textures of Sonoma Coast wines.

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