Sonoma Flashcards
1
Q
Sonoma coast
A
Influenced by pacific ocean and San Pablo Bay
South facing vineyards
High quality PN & Chard
Littorai
2
Q
Russian River
A
Gap in the coastal range, Petaluma gap, foggy conditions
High quality PN, Chard, Sparkling
Littorai, Gary Farrell
3
Q
Dry creek valley
A
Warmer climate.
Valley floor = rhone varieties
Hillside = old vine Zinfandel
4
Q
Alexander valley
A
Warm, fleshy, full bodied
Cab sauv
5
Q
Anderson Valley
A
Protected by coastal mountains
PN, Chard, Alsatian grapes
Good sparkling : Roederer estate
Navarro vineyards : Alsatian whites
