Reclaiming the True Sonoma Coast

A small but dedicated group of vintners supports a division of the vast Sonoma Coast appellation

Reclaiming the True Sonoma Coast
Historic Fort Ross trading post (Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images)
From the Sep 30, 2021, issue

A small but dedicated group of vintners supports a division of the vast Sonoma Coast appellation to include a West Sonoma Coast designation, to differentiate from the more inland areas of the AVA. Read about them and their 10-year-long quest.

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