Petaluma Gap
Location: California, United States
Legal name: Petaluma Gap
Region: Sonoma County
Nested under: Sonoma County
Petaluma Gap is defined by wind and marine influence, making it one of Sonoma's clearest cool-climate label cues. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the main grapes, often showing red fruit, citrus, floral notes, tension, and savory nuance; Syrah can also be peppery and restrained. The AVA helps drinkers understand the physical gap that pulls Pacific air into southern Sonoma and nearby Marin vineyards.
Notable Rules
Nested under the Sonoma County umbrella in this content model. Petaluma Gap is an AVA origin term and overlaps a broader cool-climate corridor.
Also Known As
Petaluma Gap AVA
Sources & References
- eCFR 27 CFR Part 9 American Viticultural Areas — Public domain federal regulation (eCFR).
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