Sonoma Mountain
On the flanks of the ancient volcano Mt Sonoma, between the elevations of about 300 and 1,000 feet lies the sub-appellation of Sonoma Mountain. Just out of reach of the “marine layer” -morning coastal fog that tends to blanket the rest of Sonoma county

in summer months, the Sonoma Mountain appellation is a haven for long ripening Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. The often steep and jumbled Sonoma Mountain terrain offers every possible combination of slope exposure and the well draining gravely soils reward dry-farming with intense, complex fruit flavors and velvety finishes. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir also find slopes to their particular liking in Sonoma Mountain, as well as Sauvignon Blanc and even some later ripening Semillon.

Wine Country Tours in Sonoma & Napa

A San Francisco winery tour of Sonoma Mountain includes breathtaking views of Mt Sonoma, Sugar Loaf Ridge and upper Sonoma Valley. On your California Wine Country Tour don’t forget to stop in quaint Glenn Ellen and visit the Jack London State Historic Park.

Sonoma Mountain wineries that offer winery tours and wine tasting are: Benziger, Sullivan Birney, and Jack London Ranch

Sonoma Mountain Wineries: 3
Sonoma Mountain Growers: 25
Sonoma Mountain Vineyard acreage: 800

Wineries

Benzinger Family Winery,
Glen Ellen,
707-935-4046

Navillus Birney,
Glen Ellen,
707-933-8514