Carneros (Sonoma Side)

Known for: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine
Climate: California's coolest appellation; strong bay winds, shallow clay soils

Straddling the Sonoma–Napa border, Carneros is defined by cold winds off San Pablo Bay. The region's restrained, mineral-driven Chardonnays and delicate Pinot Noirs - and world-class sparkling wines - have made it a benchmark cool-climate appellation.

Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Sonoma gloriaferrer.com Sparkling wine specialist; cave tours and elegant terrace tastings

Buena Vista Winery Sonoma buenavistawinery.com California's oldest premium winery, est. 1857; historic caves

Schug Carneros Estate Winery Sonoma schugwinery.com German-influenced winemaking; estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

MacRostie Estate House Healdsburg macrostiewinery.com Elevated tasting experience; Carneros and RRV Chardonnay and Pinot Noir