From cherry to chocolate notes, Sonoma Pinot Noir offers a range of flavors to satisfy any palate. We've rounded up the nine best bottles to buy right now. 🍷 wine Sonoma
The grape takes its name from the French words for “pine” and “black.” Tight pinecone-shaped clusters of grapes are susceptible to mold and mildew, so the variety thrives in cool weather wine regions where those are less likely to develop. Sonoma County’s AVAs, from Carneros in the south to Alexander Valley in the north, boast more than 13,000 acres ofon vineyards that range from sea level to 2,600 feet of altitude.
This allowed the winemaker to blend those lots to make an extremely complex wine with aromas of red raspberry, freshly sliced red delicious apples, and tangerine pith. Upon entry it is soft and creamy with silky tannins and soft flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and cranberry. Aston Estate’s vines are planted to face southwest and benefit from full days of sun to achieve ideal ripeness. Vines growing just five miles from the Pacific Ocean also benefit from ocean breezes and cooling effects.