Dry Red Wine in Sonoma County
Dry red wine has no legal definition in the US. Here's what dry actually measures, why bold Sonoma reds taste sweet, and which varietals to pour.
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Sweet Red Wine: What It Is and Where to Taste It in Sonoma
Most reds people call sweet aren't sweet at all — they're ripe. Here's what residual sugar actually measures, and where genuinely sweet reds live in Sonoma.
Sweet Red WineResidual SugarZinfandel
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Alexander Valley Cabernet: Sonoma's Answer to Napa Cab
Alexander Valley Cabernet is Sonoma's answer to Napa Cab, grown in the county's warmest AVA. Here's what makes it distinct, and where to taste it.
Alexander ValleyCabernet SauvignonAVA Guide
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Dry White Wine in Sonoma County: The Complete Tasting Room Guide
Sonoma County makes California's finest dry white wines. This guide covers the top varietals, what 'dry' actually means in the glass, and which tasting rooms to visit.
Dry White WineChardonnaySauvignon Blanc
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Chalk Hill Chardonnay: What Sets This Corner of Sonoma Apart
Chalk Hill's volcanic ash soils and unique microclimate produce Sonoma's most distinctive Chardonnay. Here's what makes it different—and how to find it.
Chalk HillChardonnayAVA Guide
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Sonoma Wine Varieties, By the Numbers: What's Actually Grown Here
Six grapes account for nearly all of Sonoma's crush. Here's what's actually grown here, sourced to the county's own crush data — not the usual alphabetical list.
ChardonnayPinot NoirCabernet Sauvignon
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Pinot Noir in Sonoma County: The Definitive Guide to California's Best
Sonoma County is where Pinot Noir found its California home. Here's what makes it extraordinary — and how to taste it well.
Pinot NoirRussian River ValleySonoma Coast
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