[The Gourmand Next Door] Sonoma: Needles in a Haystack
Bigger, more varied, and often better value than Napa, Sonoma rewards drinkers who look beyond broad labels to its terroir-driven appellations and producers.
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We’ve seen that quality hallmarks the Napa Valley appellation, but what about its next-door neighbor, Sonoma?
That, my friends, is a most interesting query.
In the past, Sonoma was labeled as a mass market producer of wines, but that does it a disservice. Though it does not carry the same moniker of quality as its neighbor, Sonoma produces some of the most captivating site-specific wines in the Western Hemisphere. Exceptional quality and value can be found here, if you know where to look.
