Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill was one of the earliest appellations established in Sonoma County, thanks to the efforts of Rodney Strong and other Sonoma Wineries. The name “Chalk Hill” refers to the chalky quality of the dominant soils, remnants of volcanic activity millions of years ago. Stretching northeast from the town of Windsor, the Chalk Hill appellation benefits from Russian River silts as well as a warmer, drier climate than the appellations in western Sonoma County. The well draining chalky hillsides of this Sonoma Wine Country appellation are particularly suited to the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc. Chalk Hill is also home to an African game preserve, specialty nurseries and a private Olympic-class Equestrian arena (built by a local winery owner), making it a great choice for San Francisco wine country tours.

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Chalk Hill wineries that offer winery tours and wine tasting are: Limerick Lane, Chateau Felice, and Christopher Creek. A San Francisco wine tour to Chalk Hill could take 5-8 hours depending on the number of wineries visited and the depth of each winery tour.

Chalk Hill Wineries: 3
Chalk Hill Wine Grape Growers: 25
Chalk Hill Vineyard acreage: 1,000

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