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Bennett Valley
California’s newest hot spot for Syrah and Grenache
Issue: March 31, 2010
Just south of the city of Santa Rosa, nestled among the mountains, lies Bennett Valley, Sonoma's newest AVA. The area is so remote that you're more likely to encounter a mountain lion than a tour bus. Not only is it one of the most distinct regions in Sonoma, but also, at about 900 acres planted, one of the smallest. Most important-as evidenced by the emerging list of wines being made in Bennett Valley and the number of producers seeking out the region's grapes-it has become one of the most exciting areas in California for Syrah and Grenache.
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