Napa & Sonoma Wine Country
Your guide to the regions, towns, wineries, and experiences that define wine country.
Napa in a nutshell
Warm valley floor, dramatic mountain rims, and Cabernet Sauvignon royalty. Polished estates, appointment-only producers, and iconic names.
Sonoma in a snapshot
Ocean-cooled ridges, redwood lanes, and small-scale winemakers. Fog-kissed Pinot & Chardonnay with old-vine Zin and Cab in the mix.
American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)
Napa and Sonoma are made up of dozens of AVAs, each with its own landscape, personality, and wine style.
Napa and Sonoma were among the very first American Viticultural Areas established in California, helping shape one of the world’s most celebrated wine destinations.
The landscape shifts every few miles, from cool coastal valleys to warmer inland hillsides, and the wines naturally follow. That’s what makes wine an expression of place, and why exploring these different regions is so rewarding.
You don’t need to memorize maps or become an expert. What matters is discovering the places and wines that speak to you.
Nappa Valley Appellations
Sonoma Appellations
- Alexander Valley AVA
- Bennett Valley AVA
- Chalk Hill AVA
- Dry Creek Valley AVA
- Fort Ross–Seaview AVA
- Fountaingrove District AVA
- Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA
- Knights Valley AVA
- Los Carneros AVA
- Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA
- Petaluma Gap AVA
- Pine Mountain–Cloverdale Peak AVA
- Rockpile AVA
- Russian River Valley AVA
- Sonoma Coast AVA
- Sonoma Mountain AVA
- Sonoma Valley AVA
