Sonoma Coast AVA

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Sonoma Coast AVA is a cool-climate American Viticultural Area in western Sonoma County, California, renowned for its coastal-influenced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf American Viticultural Area
wine region
characteristic bright fruit flavors
elegant structure
high acidity in wines
long growing season
low to moderate alcohol levels
climateFeature cool daytime temperatures
frequent fog
large diurnal temperature variation
country United States
grapeVariety Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Zinfandel
hasClimate cool climate
maritime climate
influencedBy Pacific Ocean
coastal fog
cool ocean breezes
knownFor Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
cool-climate wines
locatedIn California
North Coast AVA
Sonoma County, California
state of California
marketReputation premium Chardonnay region
premium Pinot Noir region
partOf California wine country
North Coast wine region
regionType coastal AVA
regulatoryBody Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
soilType loam
marine sedimentary soils
sandstone
shale
style Burgundian-style Chardonnay
Burgundian-style Pinot Noir
topography coastal hills
elevated vineyard sites
rugged coastline
wineStyle estate-grown wines
single-vineyard Chardonnay
single-vineyard Pinot Noir

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