Sonoma Stage Vineyard is a rare chance to acquire a fully producing, ultra-premium vineyard in one of California’s most coveted cool-climate regions. Spanning approximately 58 acres across two parcels, the property lies within both the Petaluma Gap and Sonoma Coast AVAs—an overlap that underscores its pedigree. Of the total acreage, 33.39± acres are planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a clone mix rooted in Burgundy tradition: Swan, Calera, Pommard, and Dijon selections. These vines thrive in the area’s hallmark marine influences—persistent winds, cool temperatures, and fog that slows ripening, preserves natural acidity, and consistently yields grapes of exceptional character.
The vineyard is sustainably farmed and certified under Fish Friendly Farming practices. Recent scores from James Suckling highlight the estate’s quality, including 94 points for the 2023 Dijon Clone Pinot Noir and 93 points for multiple Chardonnay bottlings. With both mature plantings from the late 1990s and newer Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blocks added in 2020, the vineyard offers established production alongside future versatility. Historical yields demonstrate strong performance, with tonnage across blocks producing high-quality fruit year after year.
The topography and soils further contribute to the vineyard’s unique terroir, shaped by the Petaluma Gap’s “tunneling effect” where ocean air funnels across the site. This climatic profile has helped shape wines that command attention from top producers and critics alike.
The property feels tucked away yet remains highly accessible. It sits just six miles from Sonoma, nine miles from Petaluma, and within about an hour of both the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport and San Francisco International Airport. With a rich past that once saw the land used for ranching and equestrian pursuits, Sonoma Stage Vineyard today stands as a polished, legacy-grade vineyard with an exceptional blend of heritage, proven viticultural success, and enduring regional prestige.
Presented at $3,199,000
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4,000 Vineyard Acres
Top Varietal: Pinot Noir
Approved as an AVA in December 2017. This area in southern Sonoma County and northern Marin County is known as the Petaluma Gap AVA. It is noted for the afternoon wind and fog that comes from Bodega Bay on the coast and passes through the hilly areas and into San Pablo Bay, cooling the vineyards and allowing the fruit a longer hang time to give more flavor. More Info.