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Address:18000 Old Winery Road
Sonoma, California
Tel:
(800) 926-1266
Our Wine Tasting Expert Says:
Located on the Carneros Estate, the oldest winery in Sonoma County is Buena Vista. In addition to being a state historical landmark, the Buena Vista Winery was started by Count Agoston Haraszthy and is the headquarters for the U.S. branch of the "Knights of the Vine." There are tours offered which only cost about $15 per person as well as a $5 tasting fee. The Green Hungarian is a particular selection of the wine produced by the vineyard.
From Buena Vista Winery - Sonoma, California:
Carneros is a truly exceptional winegrowing appellation. Straddling the southernmost tips of Sonoma and Napa counties, wind and fog sweep in daily from San Pablo Bay to cool the vines and extend the growing season. The stars of the region are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but the rocky soils and cooler climate produce intensely rich Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on warmer hillsides further inland.