Sonoma
California grape county
Sonoma is a county and city in Northern California, renowned for wine production.
The Sonoma Valley rivals neighboring Napa as a premier wine region: We spent the weekend tasting wines in Sonoma.
The name appears on wine labels, tourism marketing, and as shorthand for California wine country lifestyle.
Wine-fruit bearing climbers
- harvestGathering mature crops
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- viticultureGrape-growing science
- trellisGarden climbing structure
pruning · rootstock · clones · irrigation · budbreak · crush · fermentation · barrel
White wine grape variety
- pinotWinemaking grape family
- cabernetDry red wine variety
- zinfandelRed wine grape variety
- merlotDark-skinned wine grape
sauvignon · syrah · tasting · vintner · sommelier · winery · cellar · bouquet
Sonoma County's main city
- PetalumaSonoma County seat neighbor
- SebastopolUkrainian port city
- WindsorBritish monarchy's surname
- KenwoodKitchen appliance brand
Continental western maritime edge
- redwoodsMassive Pacific coast conifers
- rolling hillsGently rising, falling landscape
- coastal fogHaze where ocean meets shore
- wetlandsWater-saturated terrain
grasslands · oak woodland · coastline · marine layer · benchland · volcanic soil · alluvial · elevation
Spanish for good view
- puebloCommunal adobe village
- adobeSun-dried clay bricks
- plazaPublic open square
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
land grant · California Republic · pioneer · statehood · heritage · landmark · historic district
Area known for vineyards
- tasting roomsVenues for trying wines
- hot air balloonsBuoyant craft lifted by warmth
- farm-to-tableDirect producer-to-diner philosophy
- bed and breakfastSmall inn serving morning meal
resort · spa · cycling tours · harvest festival · culinary · getaway · weekend trip · scenic drives
grapevines
Wine-fruit bearing climbers
- harvestGathering mature crops
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
- viticultureGrape-growing science
trellis · pruning · rootstock · clones · irrigation · budbreak · crush · fermentation · barrel · estate
chardonnay
White wine grape variety
merlot · sauvignon · syrah · tasting · vintner · sommelier · winery · cellar · bouquet · varietal
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County's main city
- PetalumaSonoma County seat neighbor
- SebastopolUkrainian port city
- WindsorBritish monarchy's surname
Kenwood · Forestville · Jenner
Pacific Coast
Continental western maritime edge
- redwoodsMassive Pacific coast conifers
- rolling hillsGently rising, falling landscape
- coastal fogHaze where ocean meets shore
wetlands · grasslands · oak woodland · coastline · marine layer · benchland · volcanic soil · alluvial · elevation
Buena Vista
Spanish for good view
settlement · land grant · California Republic · pioneer · statehood · heritage · landmark · historic district
wine country
Area known for vineyards
- tasting roomsVenues for trying wines
- hot air balloonsBuoyant craft lifted by warmth
- farm-to-tableDirect producer-to-diner philosophy
bed and breakfast · resort · spa · cycling tours · harvest festival · culinary · getaway · weekend trip · scenic drives · agritourism
- North BaySan Rafael, Sausalito, Larkspur, Fairfax, Ross
- CaliforniaLos Angeles, San Francisco, Hollywood, San Diego, Yosemite
- Drink Tourismwine tours, wine trails, winery tours, vineyard tours, brewery tours
- Pacific CoastPacific Ocean, beach, Pacific coast, sand, Pacific beaches
- West CoastCalifornia, Sierra Nevada, Oregon, Death Valley, Washington
- Wine Countrywineries, winery, vineyards, grapevines, tasting rooms
SonomaLos Angeles
Southern California metropolis
San Francisco · Silicon Valley · Hollywood · Downtown LA · Oakland
- Sonoma CountyCalifornia wine-producing jurisdiction
- Sonoma ValleyCalifornia winemaking region
- Williams SonomaPremium housewares merchant