Sonoma Coast

The Sonoma Coast emerges where ocean meets vineyard, creating one of California’s most dynamic wine regions. Stretching from the Russian River Valley to the Pacific’s edge, this cool-climate territory has rapidly gained recognition for producing world-class Pinot Noirs from vines shaped by maritime winds and complex geological forces.

ABOUT THE APPELLATION

Sonoma Coast Map

Sonoma Coast

Sonoma County

In this region where two tectonic plates converge, the geology tells a story as complex as the wines themselves. We’re drawn to vineyards that bear the ocean’s influence—those sites where coastal fog and marine breezes consistently shape the character of the fruit, creating wines that speak authentically of their place. The finest modern clones and viticultural techniques have transformed these naturally gifted sites into sources for some of the world’s most extraordinary Pinot Noirs.

The Sonoma Coast offers more than exceptional wine; it’s a landscape where culinary artistry flourishes alongside viticulture. The picturesque town of Bodega, forever linked to Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” has become a destination for food lovers seeking the work of talented chefs who share winemakers’ devotion to local, seasonal excellence.

FACTS OF NOTE

YEAR AVA ESTABLISHED: 1987

TOTAL VINEYARD ACRES: 4,700

KEY VARIETIES: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

CLIMATE:  Cool, with high rainfall relative to other parts of Sonoma County

The Vineyards

Kosta Browne - Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.

Gap’s Crown Vineyard

Gap’s Crown Vineyard is widely recognized as one of the most exceptional expressions of the Petaluma Gap AVA, the southern region of the renowned Sonoma Coast appellation. Since our partnership with this vineyard commenced in 2006, it has soared to remarkable heights, earning its esteemed status among the finest Pinot Noir vineyards.

Facts of Note

Vineyard Established: 2002

Total Vineyard Acres: 138

Key Varietals: Pinot Noir

First Vintage: 2006

Kosta Browne - Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.

Thorn Ridge Ranch

Thorn Ridge Ranch, a crown jewel of our Sonoma Coast wines, embodies the pinnacle of complexity within our portfolio. Dry-farmed on hillsides that attract cooling sea air and fog, this vineyard produces a wine of exceptional structure and aging potential.

Facts of Note

Vineyard Established: 1995

Total Vineyard Acres: 27

Key Varietals: Pinot Noir

First Vintage: 2005