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Sonoma
Pacific-cooled diversity — Pinot, Chardonnay, old-vine Zin.
Elevation
Sea level → 760 m
Harvest
Mid August – late October
Stamp
Reserve
XP reward
+340
Climate · Terroir
The land speaks first.
Coastal fog corridors via Petaluma Gap and Russian River.
Goldridge sandy loam, ancient seabed, volcanic Sonoma Mountain.
Signature varietals
4 grapes that define here.
Style 01
Russian River Pinot
Black cherry, forest floor, silky tannin.
Style 02
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Saline, lemon curd, oyster shell minerality.
Winery highlights
Houses to know.
Williams Selyem
Single-vineyard Pinot
Kistler
Burgundian Chardonnay
Ridge Vineyards
Heritage Zin
Harvest cycle
Mid August – late October
Pinot Noir picked pre-dawn at 23° Brix; whole-cluster ferment.
Travel experiences
Go there, slowly.
TourFull day
Russian River Pinot Pilgrimage
Five estates, picnic on the river.
Stay2 nights
Single Thread Retreat
Three Michelin stars, vineyard farmhouse.
Food culture
At the table.
- Liberty Farm duck
- Hog Island oysters
- Bohemian Creamery cheeses
- Stone fruit galette
Passport unlock
Reserve
Coastal Burgundian
+340 XP
Complete a tasting flight from this region to claim the Sonoma stamp in your Passport.
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