Bennett Valley
Location: California, United States
Legal name: Bennett Valley
Region: Sonoma County
Nested under: Sonoma County
Bennett Valley is a compact Sonoma AVA southeast of Santa Rosa, shaped by cool air movement and a mix of volcanic and alluvial soils. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are natural fits, while Merlot and Syrah can show freshness, spice, and savory restraint. For drinkers, Bennett Valley helps explain why Sonoma can produce both cool-climate whites and reds even away from the coast.
Notable Rules
Nested under the Sonoma County umbrella in this content model. Bennett Valley is a protected AVA origin term without special aging rules.
Also Known As
Bennett Valley AVA
Sources & References
- eCFR 27 CFR Part 9 American Viticultural Areas — Public domain federal regulation (eCFR).
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This entry is written as an educational overview and may synthesize public regulatory, historical, and editorial sources. It is not an official regulatory record.