Wine | Sonoma Coast

The Sonoma Coast is one of California’s most exciting wine regions — a cool, fog-swept stretch of vineyards close to the Pacific, where ocean breezes and long, gentle ripening produce wines of real elegance and freshness. It is Chardonnay and Pinot Noir country above all, turning out bottles with bright acidity, mineral drive and a poise that warmer regions cannot match. Our Sonoma Coast collection gathers the benchmarks and the everyday favorites side by side.

Cool-climate Chardonnay

Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast strikes a beautiful balance between richness and freshness. Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast ($48.09) is the standout — citrus, white flowers and a long, saline finish that drinks like a special occasion. La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast ($24.99) is a polished, dependable introduction to the style, and Chalk Hill Chardonnay Sonoma Coast ($20.09) delivers bright, food-friendly appeal at an everyday price. For where these fit among summer whites, see our wine buying guides and the white wine collection.

Elegant Pinot Noir

The region’s Pinot Noir is silky, bright and beautifully aromatic. Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast ($53.99) is a cool-climate benchmark — red fruit, forest floor and fine tannins — while Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir ($28.99) offers serious pedigree at a friendly price. For an easy-drinking crowd-pleaser, Decoy Blue Pinot Noir ($33.99) is juicy and approachable. These sit among the best in our red wine buying guide.

Where to go next

Sonoma Coast is a gateway to cool-climate California — explore the full red wine collection for more Pinot, or the broader wine collection for whites, rosé and sparkling. A great Chardonnay or Pinot is a natural on a cheese board; our wine and cheese pairing guide shows how to match them. See what is most popular right now in best sellers.