Sonoma Valley

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Climate: Protected by Sonoma Mountain from Pacific influence; moderate and varied

The historic heart of Sonoma County wine country, stretching from Carneros north to Kenwood. This is where California's modern wine industry was born - and where deep-rooted estates still define the region's character.

Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes

Benziger Family Winery Glen Ellenbenziger.com Biodynamic pioneer; tram tours through estate vineyards

Chateau St. Jean Kenwood chateaustjean.com Historic property; single-vineyard Chardonnay and Cinq Cépages Cabernet

Kenwood Vineyards Kenwood kenwoodvineyards.com Long-standing Sonoma Valley producer; accessible and food-friendly

Ravenswood Winery Sonoma ravenswood-wine.com Known for bold Zinfandels; "No Wimpy Wines" ethos

Gundlach Bundschu Winery Sonoma gunbun.com California's oldest family winery, est. 1858; estate Gewürztraminer a signature

Landmark Vineyards Kenwood landmarkwine.com Single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir specialist

B.R. Cohn WineryGlen Ellen brcohn.com Estate olive oils alongside Cabernet; music festival heritage