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Sonoma County is a dream destination for amazing wine, breathtaking ocean views, spectacular summits, impossibly tall trees and unforgettable epicurean experiences. But for those of us who work the land, we know that what’s underfoot counts the most: the sites, the soils and the roots.

Regions

Learn about all 19 appellations in Sonoma County.

Geography & Climate

Explore how varied the land and climate can be in Sonoma County.

History

Discover how Sonoma County became the birthplace of California wine in 1812.

Varieties

Find out what types of grapes are grown here.

Wine Facts

Get interesting facts about wine in Sonoma County.

Conjunctive Labeling

Learn about new labeling initiatives and what it means to wine consumers.

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60+ Grape Varieties | 18 Distinct Appellations
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Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving with #SonomaCounty wine, delicious food and great friends. We are incredibly grateful for the support and work of our vintners, growers, donors, sponsors, beneficiary partners and community throughout the year - thank you for ALL that you do!

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#GivingTuesday is always a joyful time for us at Sonoma County Vintners Foundation - there is still time for you to be a part of this global celebration of community giving on November 29! Your donation funds our Community Grants in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture, as well as our Emergency Relief Fund.

Make a donation and learn more at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/ or see our link in bio.

#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry

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#GivingTuesday is November 29! This global day of giving shines a light on the Health & Human Services Community Grants awarded by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation annually to local nonprofits who are helping the most vulnerable residents in our area.

Make a donation and see recent grant recipients at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/.

#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry

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#GivingTuesday is November 29! "Education & Literacy" is just one of four community grant designations used by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation to award Community Grants to local nonprofits each year.

Make a donation and see recent grant recipients at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/ or see our link in bio.

#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry

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#GivingTuesday is November 29! We’re proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving to make Sonoma County stronger. Funds raised during this campaign will be used by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation our annual Community Grants and Emergency Relief Fund, offering sustainable support for long-term programs and short-term needs.

See how to submit a donation and read inspirational stories of community collaboration at https://sonomawine.com/givingtuesday-sonoma-county/ or see our link in bio.

#TheProceedsMatter #SCVF #GivingTuesday #SonomaCountyGives #WineCountryGivesBack #SonomaCountyWine #SonomaWineCountry #SonomaCounty #SonomaCountyWineCountry

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Congratulations to Nicole Hitchcock, Head Winemaker of @Jwinery on being named Winemaker of the Year by the @wineenthusiast 2022 Wine Star Awards. Nicole has been a trailblazer in #sonomacountywine for more than 20 years and we're thrilled to see her contributions being recognized on a national stage. Cheers to you Nicole!

Read all about it at https://www.winemag.com/2022/10/20/nicole-hitchcock-wine-star-2022-winemaker-of-the-year/

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomawinecountry #sonomacountywinecountry

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Don't miss the 2022 Harvest Celebration at @chalkhillestate November 5, 1-4pm! Taste their newly released 2019 red wines paired with fall-inspired small-bites, savor the seasonal bounty of their estate culinary gardens, and dance to live music among the beautiful backdrop of their estate vineyards.

Get full details at https://www.chalkhill.com/events/chalk-hill-estate-harvest-celebration/

#ChalkHillEstate #50YearsofChalkHill #sonomawine #sonomawinecountry #sonomacounty

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Thanks to 65° and 57° Magazine for featuring photos from this year's Sonoma County Wine Auction and highlighting the $1.8 million raised for the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation to continue to support #SonomaCounty nonprofits. Can't wait to see you all at next year's #SCWA, September 14-16, 2023! #TheProceedsMatter

See the full story at https://issuu.com/65-57-degree/docs/57_65_fall_2022_issuu/2?ff

#sonomawine #sonomawinecountry @65degreemagazine
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@sidebysideyouth

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Only a few tickets are left for the Sonoma Legends Winemaker Dinner at @themathesonhbg on Friday, November 11, 7-10pm! Join Emily Martin, @jetsettingfashionista & Founder of @emilymartinevents, with winemakers from @ironhorsevyds, @arafanelliwinery and @rochioliwinery and Chef/Owner @dustinvalette for an intimate evening of beautiful wines and a delicious 4-course dinner in the private mezzanine.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/SonomaLegendsMatheson

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Thanks to @PegMelnik and the @Pressdemo for highlighting our recent Sonoma County Wine Auction events @chalkhillestate and @buenavistawines which raised $1.8M for nonprofits in #sonomacounty! We look forward to doing it all again next year, September 14-16, 2023. #theproceedsmatter

#sonomawine #sonomawinecountry #thepowerofgiving

Read the full story at https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/lifestyle/highlights-of-the-sonoma-county-wine-auction/

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We Look Forward to Seeing You Next Year!
Sonoma County Wine Auction
September 14-16, 2023

Save the date to make a difference in Sonoma County. Proceeds raised at the Sonoma County Wine Auction will fund Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) Community Grants in education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture. #TheProceedsMatter

Learn more at https://sonomacountywineauction.com/ or our link in bio.

#sonomacounty #sonomawine #sonomawinecountry

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Thanks so much to @PegMelnik for your thorough coverage of our 2022 Sonoma County Wine Auction and the $1.8 million we raised for #SonomaCounty nonprofits as featured in in @pressdemo and North Bay Business Journal! We'll see you at next year's #SCWA planned for September 14-16, 2023. #theproceedsmatter

Read the full story at https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/business/sonoma-county-wine-auction-reels-in-more-than-1-8-million/

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #thepowerofgiving

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Throwing it back to last Friday when we were kicking off the 2022 Sonoma County Wine Auction at the Best. Party. Ever. graciously hosted by @jcboisset at @buenavistawines! We are incredibly grateful for the over $1.8 million raised for #SonomaCounty nonprofits during this year's auction events. Thanks to the Boisset and Buena Vista teams for helping make this happen! #theproceedsmatter

#tbt #thepowerofgiving #scwa #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry

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Thanks so much to @lizthach for covering our 2022 Sonoma County Wine Auction and writing about the $1.8 million raised for charitable organizations in #SonomaCounty as published in @Forbes. We look forward to seeing you at next year's #SCWA! #theproceedsmatter

#sonomawine #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry #thepowerofgiving

Photo by @rubinphotog

See the full story at https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2022/09/21/sonoma-county-wine-auction-raises-18-million-for-charity--totaling-40-million-since-inception/?sh=27a45914292c

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Our 2022 Sonoma County Wine Auction raised over $1.8 million to fund Sonoma County nonprofits! We are incredibly grateful to our donors, guests, sponsors, vintners, culinary partners and volunteers!! A very special thank you to our 2022 SCWA Honorary Chair The Foley Family, our Vintner Honoree Jean-Charles Boisset and our Chef Honoree Dustin Valette. We can't wait to do it all again next year.

#theproceedsmatter #thepowerofgiving #scwa #sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine #sonomawinecountry

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Congratulations to Bill Foley on winning the @WineEnthusiast Wine Star Award for Lifetime Achievement! Just days after #SCWA Honorary Chairs the Foley Family hosted our 2022 Sonoma County Wine Auction at @ChalkHillEstate, Bill is again being recognized for his generosity and contributions to the wine community:

"The Foley family has been philanthropic on many levels, including donations totaling more than $5 million in wine country communities over the past five years."

Read the full story at https://www.winemag.com/2022/09/20/william-foley-wine-star-2022-lifetime-achievement/

@foleyestates
@foleysonomawine
@foleyfoodandwinesociety
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Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. SCV represents over 200 wineries throughout the county. The organization actively promotes Sonoma County through educational programming; advocates for its members at local, state and federal levels; and contributes to the local communities through our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Auction, its annual fundraiser, benefits non-profit organizations throughout the region. Read more

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