FAQS
Sonoma-Cutrer is a luxury California winery brand known especially for high-quality Chardonnay crafted in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley.
The winery was founded in 1973 and released its first wines beginning in the early 1980s.
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards is based in Windsor, Sonoma County, California, in the Russian River Valley AVA.
Its flagship Russian River Ranches Chardonnay has been one of the most popular Chardonnays on restaurant wine lists for over 30 years.
They offer Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé of Pinot Noir, and other limited or special releases.
It’s praised for its bright citrus, wet stone minerality, and refined Chardonnay character.
Yes — they offer a Rosé of Pinot Noir featuring refreshing red berry flavors and crisp acidity.
Yes — their wines are typically aged in French oak barrels selected to enhance flavor and texture.
They blend Burgundian winemaking philosophies with Californian innovation to honor terroir and vintage variation.
Terroir refers to the unique combination of soil, climate, and vineyard characteristics that influence flavor profiles in each wine.
They farm six estate vineyards across Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley appellations.
Historically Chardonnay was their initial focus; Pinot Noir and other varietals were added later to reflect Burgundian tradition.
Sonoma County is recognized as one of the first wine regions in the world to be 99% sustainable, and Sonoma-Cutrer participates in these efforts.
It reflects a long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, covering vineyard practices and winery operations.
Their winemaking embraces sustainable farming, water management, and careful vineyard stewardship.
Today Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards is part of The Duckhorn Portfolio, a major U.S. fine wine company.
Yes — it’s one of the largest and fastest-growing luxury Chardonnay brands in the United States.
It’s Sonoma-Cutrer’s wine club offering exclusive access to limited wines, VIP events, and member discounts.
Members enjoy access to rare vintages, customizable shipments, discounted pricing, and flat-rate shipping.
Visitors can take a quiz on sonomacutrer.com to determine the best club tier, then sign up online.
