Sonoma Valley Real Estate and Information

The Sonoma Valley is also known as the Valley of the Moon and is comprised of Glen Ellen, Kenwood and Sonoma. It was named by the first settlers who were the Indians and is the home of many fine wineries. The area’s historic sites include Jack London State Historic Park, Sonoma Mission and General Vallejo’s home. Sonoma Plaza, the downtown square in Sonoma. Sonoma is where the Bear Flag revolt occurred.

SONOMA COUNTY APPELLATIONS

Note: Appellation Map of Sonoma County used with permission of the Sonoma County Vitners.

An appellation is a name of a region in which grapes for production are grown. Historically, the world's first vineyard classification system was introduced by the Hungarians in Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary in 1730. The world's second oldest appellation control was introduced in Portugal in 1756. The first Sonoma County Appellation was formed in 1982 and it was called the Sonoma Valley Appellation. Currently, there are 12 appellations in Sonoma County.

LOCAL LINKS

• Sonoma Chamber of Commerce