Seeing 20/20 –
Sonoma &amp; Anderson Valley New Releases

BY ANTONIO GALLONI | JANUARY 13, 2020Two thousand eighteen is shaping up to be a spectacular
vintage for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel-based reds. The 2018s
are bright, vivid and exceptionally beautiful. Moreover, the wines are
incredibly expressive of site, making 2018 a fabulous vintage for readers who
want to explore the many nuances of top vineyards in Sonoma and Anderson
Valley. Mother Nature was not so kind in 2017. Although there are plenty of compelling wines in 2017, severe heat spikes created significant challenges, and some properties were clearly affected. As always, our Preview
article covers wines in the market now. We will add to it periodically,
culminating with a full report later this spring.

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The Vineyards of Sonoma Valley by Antonio Galloni and
Alessandro Masnaghetti,&nbsp;©2020. This map is part of a four-map set that depicts
the vineyards of Sonoma Valley and its sub-AVAs to a level of detail that has
never been available previously. Publication is slated for later this year.<hr>You Might Also Enjoy<a target="_blank" href="https://vinous.com/articles/exploring-the-best-new-releases-from-sonoma-and-beyond-may-2019">Exploring The Best New Releases from Sonoma and Beyond</a>, Antonio Galloni, May 2019<a target="_blank" href="https://vinous.com/articles/sonoma-preview-january-2019-new-releases-jan-2019">Sonoma Preview: January 2019 New Releases</a>, Antonio Galloni, January 2019<div><a target="_blank" href="https://vinous.com/articles/sonoma-napa-valley-supplement-2018-jul-2018">Sonoma &amp; Napa Valley Supplement 2018</a>, Antonio Galloni, July 2018 <a target="_blank" href="https://vinous.com/articles/sonoma-s-stellar-2016s-apr-2018">Sonoma’s Stellar 2016s</a>, Antonio Galloni, April 2018 <a target="_blank" href="https://vinous.com/articles/sonoma-preview-january-2018-new-releases-jan-2018">Sonoma Preview: January 2018 New Releases</a>, Antonio Galloni, January 2018</div>

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