Sonoma Valley
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Sonoma Valley is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Pinot Noir. The auction database contains 1,318 lots, averaging $73 per bottle and ranging $1–$1,739. The median auction vintage is 2015. The top wines at auction include Littorai, Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley, Hanzell, Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, Williams Selyem, Hirsch Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley, Carlisle, Bedrock Mourvedre, Sonoma Valley, Carlisle, Syrah, Sonoma Valley, while leading producers include Hanzell, Bedrock Wine Co., Williams Selyem, Carlisle. The Sonoma Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley produce a style that is recognizable within the broader regional context.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Littorai Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir | $86 | 81 |
| Williams Selyem Hirsch Pinot Noir | $112 | 69 |
| Carlisle Bedrock Mourvedre | $42 | 44 |
| Carlisle Syrah | $34 | 38 |
| Occidental (Kistler) Occidental Station Vineyard | $136 | 33 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel | $27 | 30 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel | $45 | 28 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $63 | 23 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Weill a Way Vineyard Syrah | $34 | 20 |
| Ty Caton Caton Vineyard Dessert Wine | $29 | 17 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Weill a Way Vineyard Exposition One Syrah | $69 | 16 |
| BR Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon Olive Hill | $45 | 15 |
| Kistler Cabernet Sauvignon | $195 | 14 |
| Donelan Cuvee Christine Syrah | $55 | 14 |
| Kunde Cabernet Sauvignon | $20 | 14 |
| Freeman Yu-Ki Estate Pinot Noir | $35 | 13 |
White Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Hanzell Chardonnay | $65 | 70 |
| Matanzas Creek Chardonnay | $29 | 31 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Compagni Portis Vineyard | $28 | 23 |
| Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Pierres | $37 | 13 |
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