Wine Stories

A Mountain AVA with a Wild Side Tucked into the southern reaches of the Mayacamas Range, the Moon Mountain District AVA is one of Sonoma County’s most compelling—and challenging—places to grow Cabernet Sauvignon. These are true mountain vineyards, defined by steep slopes, thin volcanic soils, and elevations that lift vines above the fog line.

ST Helena AVA – The Heart of Napa Valley Located in the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena was the birthplace of Napa Valley’s commercial wine industry.

Two Valleys. One Unique AVA Los Carneros AVA spans across parts of both Napa Valley and Sonoma. Located just above the San Pablo Bay and beneath Mount Veeder, Los Carneros is known for its relatively cooler temperatures, courtesy of the marine fog and breezes from the bay.

Sitting on the same latitude as some of the great wine regions of the world (Bordeaux, Burgundy), the Willamette Valley AVA stretches 120 miles from north of Portland to south of Eugene.

Dry Creek Valley’s wine growing history is one of the longest in California – dating back nearly 150 years. By the late 1880s, Dry Creek Valley was home to 883 acres of vineyards, predominately planted with Zinfandel. During Prohibition, while some vineyards continued to grow grapes (some under the radar – selling their wines to…

Something for Every Sonoma Wine Lover… Creamy and zesty Chardonnays, cool climate Pinot Noirs, juicy Zinfandels, all things Grenache, and more — meet our Sonoma wineries to find your next hidden gem of a wine.