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Northern California

Sonoma Coast

A curated guide to wineries at the edge of the Pacific

7 featured wineries · 5-page PDF guide

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At the edge of the continent

Along the rugged Sonoma coastline, from Bodega Bay to Jenner and the ridges beyond, vineyards are few, remote and spectacular. Some of the most dramatic sit on ridgetops in the Fort Ross–Seaview appellation, above the fog that blankets the coast below.

These cool, marginal sites produce intense, elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Visiting takes planning, but the reward is one of the most beautiful drives in California along Highway 1.

At a glance

Signature wines
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Getting there
Highway 1 along the coast, or west from US-101 via Highway 116
When to go
Late summer and autumn often bring clearer coastal days
Plan ahead
Visits are generally by appointment; roads are winding and cell service is limited

The 7 featured wineries

  • Annapolis WineryAnnapolis
  • Flowers Vineyard & WineryCazadero
  • OccidentalBodega
  • Sonoma Coast VineyardsBodega Bay
  • Fort Ross Vineyard & WineryJenner
  • Hirsch VineyardsCazadero
  • Wild Hog VineyardCazadero

Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.

Data: California ABC & TTB public records

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