Sonoma Coast AVA

The Sonoma Coast AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, United States containing more than 500,000 acres (2,000 km2), mostly along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. It extends from San Pablo Bay to the border with Mendocino County. The appellation is known for its cool climate and high rainfall relative to other parts of Sonoma County. The area has such a broad range of microclimates that petitions have been made to the United States Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for the creation of sub-AVAs such as the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA [2] which was approved in December 2011.

Sonoma Coast AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1987[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, North Coast AVA, Sonoma County
Sub-regionsChalk Hill AVA, Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, Northern Sonoma AVA, Petaluma Gap AVA, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma Valley AVA
Total area500,000 acres (2,000 km2)[2]
Grapes producedCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Marsanne, Merlot, Pinot gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot noir, Pinotage, Roussanne, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel[2]

Geography

The boundaries of the appellation are defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 27, Section 9.116.[1] The following seven cities are located in, or partly in, the Sonoma Coast AVA:

The Petaluma Gap is also part of the Sonoma Coast AVA.

Wineries

Loos Family Winery sources grapes from Bohemian Vineyard and other small vineyards in Russian River Valley.

E & J Gallo Winery operates Two Rock Vineyard, a 400-acre (1.6 km2) hillside vineyard near Cotati.[3]

See also

References
  1. "§ 9.116 Sonoma Coast" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
  2. "Sonoma Coast (AVA): Appellation Description". Appellation America. 2008. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
  3. Sawyer, Christopher (March 2005). "The Falcon and the Farmer". Wine Business. Retrieved December 5, 2007.

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