Sonoma County
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Sonoma County is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Pinot Noir. The auction database contains 3,524 lots, averaging $96 per bottle and ranging $1–$2,032. The median auction vintage is 2015. The top wines at auction include Aubert, Sugar Shack, Sonoma County, Pride Mountain, Vintner Select Merlot, Sonoma County, Aubert, CIX Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma County, Williams Selyem, Terra Promissio Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Verite, La Muse, Sonoma County, while leading producers include Aubert, Williams Selyem, Pride Mountain, Ridge. The Sonoma County sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
Sonoma County Pinot Noir is characterized by red cherry, raspberry, and earthy complexity typical of its California terroir. The wines show fine tannin structure, natural acidity, and the capacity to develop secondary aromas of truffle, game, and dried herbs with age. The specific soils and microclimate of Sonoma County produce a style that is recognizable within the broader regional context.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Pride Mountain Vintner Select Merlot | $67 | 134 |
| Williams Selyem Terra Promissio Pinot Noir | $68 | 116 |
| Verite La Muse | $299 | 112 |
| Verite La Joie | $187 | 94 |
| Barnett Vineyards Tina Marie Pinot Noir | $59 | 80 |
| Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon | $13 | 68 |
| Williams Selyem Precious Mountain Pinot Noir | $85 | 58 |
| Ferrari-Carano Tresor | $40 | 55 |
| Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc | $63 | 52 |
| Ferrari-Carano Siena | $31 | 47 |
| Pax Sonoma-Hillsides Syrah | $58 | 46 |
| Kosta Browne Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir | $79 | 45 |
| Ridge Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel | $33 | 42 |
| Simi Cabernet Sauvignon | $386 | 40 |
| Pride Mountain Sangiovese | $76 | 38 |
| Fisher Vineyards Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $83 | 37 |
| Rivers-Marie Summa Old Vines Pinot Noir | $96 | 35 |
White Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aubert Sugar Shack | $137 | 143 |
| Aubert CIX Estate Chardonnay | $296 | 133 |
| Martinelli Bella Chardonnay | $45 | 30 |
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