Wine Tasting in
Sonoma, California
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Wine making in California is thought to have originated in Sonoma County with vineyards planted by Russian immigrants in 1812 and then as part of the Mission San Francisco Solano by Franciscan priests in 1825. Today Sonoma County boasts a multitude of wineries that produce high quality wines with some of the more recognizable appellations among California’s prodigious wine industry. Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Knights Valley, Los Carneros, Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Coast are among the geographic identifiers located in Sonoma County that have a worldwide following. There are over 750 growers and 180 bonded wineries in the County providing ample opportunities for wine tasting and touring.
Just north of San Francisco, Sonoma County can provide the dream trip worthy of addition to any wine enthusiast’s list. Located near the rugged northern California coastline there are many options available for wine touring and for taking in some of the magnificent landscape that abounds. Start making your plans now to taste some quality California wines in Sonoma County.
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