Napa-Sonoma
The Napa-Sonoma Wine Region is home to the majority of the top rated wines in all of California according to our Napa-Sonoma Wine Reviews. Napa Valley is located in the North Coast American Viticultural Area of California and accounts for about 5% of the state’s vineyard acreage. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and are the favored grapes in the region, known for creating big and fruit forward wines with the best bottlings capable of aging. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc are also grown in the area, and when produced in the proper sub-appellation are capable of creating excellent wines. In fact, our Napa-Sonoma Wine Guide illustrates that the Carneros subregion in southern Napa is home to some of the most highly regarded Pinots and Chardonnays in the state. Another sub-appellation producing highly regarded Pinot and Chardonnay is the Russian River Valley located within the Sonoma Region. These wines have experienced increased popularity, as can be explored in our Napa-Sonoma Wine Ratings. Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, which is often championed as an American style, produces rich and ripe wines with jammy berry characteristics and often gain complexity when aged in barrel. Another notable wine style is the Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley in Sonoma, which tends to be more elegant and herbaceous than its Napa Valley counterpart. For a complete list of rated wines from the area, be sure to check out our Napa-Sonoma Buying Guide.
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Spottswoode 2019 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaThe producer sources from a handful of exceptional sites here, including Hyde ...See Full Review$42 -
Picayune 2018 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaFloral components of grass and hay are complemented by light crisp flavors ...See Full Review$21 -
Sheldon 2017 Vinolocity Red (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaThis is an unusual commingling of old-vine Petite Sirah from the Napa ...See Full Review$40 -
Spottswoode 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaThis stunning white is sourced from a handful of sources, including the ...See Full Review$38 -
Red C 2013 Red (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaIn this blend, Cabernet Sauvignon was co-fermented with Petite Sirah, with 70% ...See Full Review$44 -
Spottswoode 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaA magical blend of 73% Sauvignon Blanc with 27% Sauvignon Musque, from ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$38 -
Chandon 2003 étoile Tête de Cuveé Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaSeven years on lees, the winery's top cuveé, in this case vintage ...See Full Review$100 -
Pride Mountain 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaThis is a great Cabernet, blended with a drop of Petit Verdot. ...See Full Review$135 -
Chandon NV Reserve Brut Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaA bit rough in texture, but otherwise pretty flavorful, with vanilla, lime, ...See Full Review$30 -
Pride Mountain 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaThis gigantic Cabernet is one of Pride's biggest ever. Blackberries, cherries and ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$130 -
Pride Mountain 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaDefines the Pride Cabernet style of big, rich, ripely extracted fruit, significant ...See Full Review$68 -
Constant 2009 Claret Red (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaIt's hard to imagine a Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine richer or more decadently ...See Full Review$105 -
Tudal 2010 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaA succulent Cabernet to drink now. Using fruit sourced from two counties, ...See Full Review$28 -
Chandon 2001 Étoile Tête de Cuvée Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaA toasty yeast note has taken center stage of this blend of ...See Full Review$100 -
Chandon NV Étoile Brut Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaThis blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier is fancy, elegant ...See Full Review$40 -
Pride Mountain 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaAbundantly rich in fruit, this Cabernet shows its California origins in the ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$130 -
Pride Mountain 2008 Reserve Claret (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaFew Bordeaux-style wines in California are as ripe and bold as this, ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$130 -
Pride Mountain 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaShows Pride's house style, a wildly bold, mountain-concentrated wine that couldn't possibly ...See Full Review$68 -
Quintessa 2010 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaThis is a wine that needs warm vintages, and unfortunately 2010 was ...See Full Review$40 -
Chandon NV Étoile Rosé Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma)
Napa-SonomaWith a deep, shiny color of copper and peach blush, you can ...See Full Review$50
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