Northern Sonoma AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1985[1] 1986 Amended[2] 1990 Amended[3] 2011 Expand[4] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, North Coast AVA, Sonoma County |
| Sub-regions | Alexander Valley AVA, Chalk Hill AVA, Dry Creek Valley AVA, Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA, Knights Valley AVA, Rockpile AVA, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma Coast AVA, |
| Total area | 329,000 acres (514 sq mi)[1] 2011:373,244 acres (583 sq mi)[4] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 26,000 acres (11,000 ha)[1] |
| No. of vineyards | 72[1] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay[5] |
Northern Sonoma is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Sonoma County, California. The appellation covers most of the county with the notable exceptions of the Los Carneros AVA, Petaluma Gap AVA and Sonoma Valley AVA wine regions, which are located in the southern portion of the county. It was established on May 17, 1985 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition proposing the viticultural area named "Northern Sonoma."[6] The creation of the Northern Sonoma AVA was largely based on the petitioning of the E & J Gallo Winery as part of their expansion of their Gallo of Sonoma brand.[5] The viticultural area entirely encompasses Alexander Valley AVA, Chalk Hill AVA, Dry Creek Valley AVA, Knights Valley AVA, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma Coast AVA appellations,and portions of the Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA and Rockpile AVA.[7]
The majority of the grape varieties grown in Sonoma County are grown in Northern Sonoma AVA, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel.[8] Zinfandel is more commonly grown in the Rockpile and Dry Creek Valleys.[7] Gallo Family Vineyards are known for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay while Rodney Strong Vineyards is known for its Zinfandel and Sauvignon blanc. Bacigalupi Vineyards, situated in the Russian River Valley, are known for their Chardonnay.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Establishment of the Northern Sonoma Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [T.D. ATF-204; Re: Notice No. 472] Final Rule). Federal Register. 50 (96). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 20560–20562. May 17, 1985.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Revision and Realignment of the Boundaries of Alexander Valley and Northern Sonoma Viticultural Areas" (27 CFR 9 [T.D. ATF-233; Re: Notice No. 591, T.D. ATF-187/204] Final Rule). Federal Register. 51 (165). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 30352–30356. August 26, 1986. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Realignment of the Eastern Boundary of the Alexander Valley Viticultural Area and the Northeastern Boundary of the Northern Sonoma Viticultural Area (88F-120P)" (27 CFR 9 [T.D. ATF-300 Re; Notice No. 694] RIN 1512-AA07 Final Rule). Federal Register. 55 (154). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 32400–32403. August 9, 1990. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b "Expansions of the Russian River Valley and Northern Sonoma Viticultural Areas" (27 CFR Part 9 [Docket No. TTB–2008–0009; T.D. TTB–97; Re: Notice Nos. 90 and 91] RIN 1513–AB57 Final Rule). Federal Register. 76 (221). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury: 70866–70878. November 16, 2011. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b "Northern Sonoma (AVA): Appellation Description". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on February 4, 2009. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
- ^ "Petition To Establish A New American Viticultural Area to Be Named Northern Sonoma". TTB.gov. E & J Gallo Winery. September 28, 1982. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b Selinger, Hannah (November 6, 2020). "Diverse Soils and Coastal Winds: The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma". Wine Enthusiast. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "Northern Sonoma Wine Region and Appellation". Sonomacounty.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
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