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Sonoma County · Alexander Valley & Cloverdale AVA

Cloverdale

Sonoma's Northernmost Wine Country Town

Cloverdale anchors the northern end of Sonoma County's wine country, surrounded by Alexander Valley Cabernet and Zinfandel vineyards. It's an authentic, un-touristy town with genuine local character.

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Wineries
Nearby
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Best For
Wine & dining
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Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
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🤓 Did You Know?
Wine has been produced commercially in the United States since the 1830s — California alone now has over 140 designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than any other state.

Wineries to Visit

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Locals Tasting Room
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Trentadue Winery
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Trentadue Winery
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Trione Winery
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Fritz Underground Winery
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Saini Farms
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Where to Eat

Ristorante Allegria$$

Casual Italian in a converted Victorian — wine-friendly food and a locals-first atmosphere.

Brick & Bottle$$

Gastropub with California comfort food and a solid Sonoma-focused wine list.

Cloverdale Bakery$

Beloved local bakery with pastries, sandwiches, and great coffee.

Citrus Fair Diner$

Classic American diner open since the Citrus Fair era — great breakfast.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Locals Tasting Room — 11 Sonoma wineries under one roof
  • ✓ Drive the Alexander Valley Road wine trail (Hwy 128)
  • ✓ Cloverdale Citrus Fair (February)
  • ✓ Bike the Greenway Trail along the Russian River
  • ✓ Swim in the Russian River at Asti
  • ✓ Healdsburg Square (25 min south) for elevated dining
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
The Locals tasting room lets you try wines from 11 small producers with one stop and one fee — one of the best value wine experiences in Sonoma County.
Known For

Alexander Valley Cabernet, Cloverdale AVA, authentic local character, gateway to Mendocino

Drive Times
Healdsburg
25min
San Francisco
1h 45min
Boonville/Anderson Valley
30min
Where to Stay
Vintage Inn CloverdaleMid-range

Comfortable downtown inn with easy access to Alexander Valley wine roads.

Creekside InnB&B

Peaceful streamside B&B popular with cyclists on the Sonoma coast route.

Best Western CloverdaleBudget

Reliable chain close to the northern wine country.

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