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SpecialtyTrousseau Gris, the rarest and most distinctive white wine produced in Sonoma County
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LocationFirst Street East, Sonoma Plaza, highly walkable
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VarietiesTrousseau Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rosé
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VibeIntellectually curious, discovery-focused, genuinely passionate about rare varieties
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About Sosie Wines
Sosie Wines at 452 1st Street East is one of downtown Sonoma's most intellectually engaging and genuinely distinctive small-production tasting rooms, founded in 2009 by Katey and John Doris with a focus on rare and unusual Sonoma County grape varieties that larger producers have largely abandoned. The name "Sosie" is French for doppelganger, the idea of an alternative identity, reflecting the label's commitment to producing wines that offer an alternative to what Sonoma County typically produces.
The flagship production is Trousseau Gris, a rare white grape variety that was once widely planted in Sonoma County but has been reduced to just a handful of surviving blocks. Sosie's Trousseau Gris is one of the most distinctive and intellectually fascinating wines produced in Sonoma County: amber-hued, aromatic, and tasting unlike anything else in the California white wine landscape. The label also produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rosé reflecting the same commitment to quality and site-specificity.
Walk-ins are welcome Thursday through Monday from 11am to 5pm with a $25 starting fee. The First Street East location puts Sosie in the heart of the most walkable wine tasting area in California, a block from the Sonoma Plaza's restaurants and shops.
"Sosie is the Sonoma Plaza tasting room for people who want to discover something genuinely new, a small-production label obsessed with Trousseau Gris and other rare varieties that Sonoma has mostly forgotten."
Featured Wines
White · Signature
Trousseau Gris
Russian River Valley
The Sosie statement, one of the rarest white grape varieties in California, producing an amber, aromatic wine unlike anything else in Sonoma County.
Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast
Cool-climate Pinot of genuine elegance and red-fruit clarity, the Sosie philosophy of transparency and restraint applied to Sonoma's signature red variety.
White Wine
Chardonnay
Sonoma Valley
Mineral and restrained, Sosie's commitment to letting the vineyard speak over winemaker technique produces a Chardonnay of genuine freshness and depth.
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Classic Tasting
A guided tasting of current-release wines at Sosie Wines. Contact the winery for current pricing, duration, and availability.
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Group & Private Experiences
Many wineries in Sonoma Valley offer private tastings, reserve experiences, or seated tours for groups. Reach out directly to plan.
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Vineyard & Cellar Tours
When available, vineyard or cellar tours offer a deeper look at how Sosie Wines makes its wines. Check the winery's website for schedules.
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Events & Member Programs
Sosie Wines may host seasonal events, harvest activities, or wine club member tastings. Subscribe via the winery's site for updates.
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