Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Sonoma County

Region - Sonoma County

Knights Valley is the last AVA on the east side of Sonoma County. The valley cuts through the Mayacamas Mountains and offers an open window to the Pacific Ocean. It’s warmer than other AVAs in Sonoma County, but you always have a cool ocean breeze from the west.

PIERRE SEILLAN
 

Knights Valley is a remote winegrowing region that bridges Sonoma and Napa Counties. The landscape is defined by rugged mountains, steep hillsides, volcanic soils and a maritime climate.

 

Anakota

…these are some of the most compelling wines being made in California today.…

Robert Parker Jr., Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, April 2013

Anakota provides vigneron Pierre Seillan the opportunity to create a collection of single vineyard, single varietal wines that are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from two prized estate vineyard sites in Knights Valley AVA, Sonoma County. Rising more than 4,000 feet above sea level, Mount St. Helena looks down on our two vineyard sites, Helena Dakota and Helena Montana, which are quietly situated on the rugged flanks of the Mayacamas Mountain Range.

Arrowood Winery

Arrowood is 100% Sonoma County. Since 1986, we have been producing high-character wines from sustainably and organically farmed vineyards west of the Mayacamas Ridge. Our winery is located in the historic Sonoma Valley, a small sub-appellation in the heart of the county. Often described as a warm pocket in a cool region, this rolling AVA is particularly well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, our signature wine. We also produce limited quantities of other noble varieties from some of Sonoma's acclaimed vineyards.

Captûre

Classy and energetic wine.

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous Media, May 2010

Captûre marries the notions of tradition and discovery, adapting classic Bordelais winemaking methods and customs to the rich history and frontier spirit of those who first farmed Sonoma County’s unknown mountains more than a century ago.

Cenyth

...beautifully composed, a study in structure and graceful texture...

VIRGINIE BOONE, WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE, DEC 2019

Cenyth wines represent Hélène’s Seillan mentorship with her father, world-renowned winemaker Pierre Seillan. Trained in the vineyards of France and drawn to the hills of Sonoma County, Hélène has worked alongside her father since the mid-2000s. Applying the knowledge and techniques she has observed and learned from her father over a lifetime, Hélène crafted the inaugural 2009 vintage of Cenyth; beginning with a red blend and later introduced her Rosé of Cabernet Franc in 2014. Fueled by her inspiration, Hélène now soley produces Cenyth Rosé with 100% Cabernet Franc grapes sourced entirely from Jackson Park Vineyard in Bennett Valley AVA. Showcasing the floral notes of Cabernet Franc and the beauty of Sonoma County.