| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1985[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, North Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA |
| Other regions in California, North Coast AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA | Bennett Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA |
| Total area | 5,000 acres (20 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel[2] |
The Sonoma Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural AreainSonoma County, California, United States. It is centered on the Sonoma Mountain landform in the Sonoma Mountains. The appellation includes the town of Glen Ellen, California and is nearly surrounded by the Sonoma Valley AVA. The area is known for the diverse micro-climates that occur on exposed hillsides and shaded drainages, and as such is home to production for a wide range of varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, and Zinfandel.[2]
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