World Wine Education: Sonoma

Jump to a Continent Fun Facts Wineries in Stock: Adler Fels Alexander Valley Anapamu Arrowood Artesa B. R. Cohn Belvedere Benziger Beringer Buena Vista Chalk Hill Chateau Souverain Chateau St. Jean Cline Clos du Bois Counterpoint De Loach Domaine St. George Dry Creek Estancia Ferrari Carano Foppiano Forest Glen Fountain Grove Gallo Estate Gallo of Sonoma Geyser Peak Gundlach Bundschau Gundlach Bundschu Hanna Il Coure Indigo Hills Iron Horse J Fritz Keegan Cellars Kendall Jackson Kenwood Keyhole Ranch Seghesio Kistler Kunde La Crema Lambert Bridge Landmark Laurel Glen Marietta Marimar Torres Michele Schlumberger Michel-Schlumberger Optima Paul Hobbes Pezzi King Preston Quivira Rabbit Ridge Ravenswood Robert Stemmler Rochioli Rodney Strong Rosenblum Rutz Cellars Seghesio St. Francis Staley Stonestreet Taft Street Toad Hollow Valley Of The Moon Venezia Zabaco 1.In 1912 the now defunct Italian-Swiss Colony Commune in the town of Asti produced three million gallons of wine; the largest in California. 2.The three Korbel brothers of sparkling wine fame established themselves in Sonoma County in the 1870’s. 3.Santa Rosa, the business hub of modern day Sonoma, in 1875 was a utopian wine making commune. 4.Sonoma County is one of the largest horse breeding areas in the country. 5.In 1812 a settlement of Russians planted vines from cuttings brought from the Black Sea. 6.More Methode Champenoise(sparkling) grapes come from the Russian River than anywhere else in California. 7.Sonoma Valley is known as the Valley Of The Moon, immortalized by Jack London. 8.Sonoma Viticultural Areas include: Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Valley, Chalk Hill, Green Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma Mountain, and Sonoma Coast.

Sonoma in Brief Sonoma Featured Winery Sonoma is a diverse region with a wine to suit any palate imaginable. Zinfandel excels in the Dry Creek area, Pinot Noir in the Russian River, Chardonnay and Cabernet in the Alexander Valley to name just a few. Sonoma for many years is where many of the bulk produced wines came from and suffered under that stigma for many years and now it is thought by many to be one of the best areas if not the best areas for vineyards. Sonoma is still a major food producer and is known for dairies, chickens, and orchards. Many farmstands dot the roads and it tends to be a very laid back friendly place to visit as compared to Napa Valley. Chateau St. Jean Winery Chateau St. Jean was founded in 1973 although the Chateau dates back to 1920. We are not the only ones excited by this winery and their high standards across the board. Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages was voted the number one wine for 1999 by the “Wine Spectator”. This winery also does an outstanding job with many other varietals especially Chardonnays: at one time they produced nine different Chardonnays. Steve Reeder took over as winemaker in 1997 from the world renowned Richard Arrowood. Chateau St. Jean sources grapes from many different vineyards and are masters of rating and blending these grapes effectively. Producer Varietal Vintage Price Buy Now Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 1997 11.99 Details Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 1997 21.99 Details Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 54.99 Details Chateau St. Jean Riesling 1998 17.99 Details

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