About Sonoma County
Sonoma County is the anti-Napa, and that's meant as a compliment. Where Napa is polished and grand, Sonoma is approachable and genuine. The county spans an enormous range of climates and terroirs: from the frigid, fog-soaked Sonoma Coast where world-class Pinot Noir clings to cliffs, to the warm Dry Creek Valley where old-vine Zinfandel thrives in the summer heat.
The county is home to 389 wineries across 19 distinct AVAs. Healdsburg serves as the charming hub, a walkable town square surrounded by Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley. The Larson Family Winery in Carneros represents the county at its best: fifth-generation farming, estate wines, and a genuine welcome for everyone including the dog.
Sonoma is also the most dog-friendly wine region in California. Many wineries welcome dogs and some are practically built around them, Larson Family Winery's Three Lab Cab is the most famous example, but dozens of others maintain water bowls, treats, and off-leash areas for four-legged visitors.