Sonoma Valley Wineries

Some of my favorite types of red wine come from Sonoma Valley Wineries. To get you acquainted with Sonoma wineries in this area and some of its wines, I’ve provided you with some details on my favorite wineries to visit and some of the red wines I think you will enjoy trying.

Landmark Vineyards is one of my favorite Sonoma Valley Wineries. It’s a smaller family owned winery that sites on 20 acres and it's worth a stop if you are on a Sonoma County wine tour. While their Chardonnay seems to get the most attention, my favorites are their red wines. If you enjoy Pinot Noir wine, I recommend trying their Grand Detour Pinot Noir or their Kanzler Pinot Noir. Landmark also has a great Syrah wine, called the Steel Plow Syrah. The wines are priced from $30 for the Syrah to around $40 - $60 for the Pinot Noir wines.

Gundlach Bundschu is another great Sonoma Valley winery to try if you love red wines. In 2008, this winery celebrated its 150 year anniversary. One of the great things about this winery is that it’s spread out over 320 acres of unique terrain which allows them to grow a variety of high quality red wines.

They have a lot of different types of red wine to choose from and my favorites from this winery are their Tempranillo wine and their Pinot Noir wines. In addition to the Tempranillo and the Pinot Noir wines, Gundlach Bundschu also has Zinfandel wine, Syrah wine, Merlot wine, Cabernet Franc wine and Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The price range for the wines here range from around $30 - $40. They also usually have a few reserve red wines that are around $80 a bottle.

I was introduced to B.R. Cohn Winery about two years ago. We were visiting Sonoma Valley on the off season, it was rainy and we thought we’d try something new. This winery was a great find for those that love Cabernet Sauvignon wine. B.R. Cohn is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley and makes quite a few different red wines including some red wine blends. As I mentioned, you will find a great Cabernet Sauvignon at this winery. They also serve up some other favorite red wines including Pinot Noir wine, Merlot wine, Zinfandel wine, Petit Sirah wine, and a Malbec wine. The wine is priced right too and ranges from around $20 - $40, with some specialty wines and wine sets that are a little higher.

*All prices are estimates and may change at any time.

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