Sonoma County Barrel Auction


These Sonoma County Barrel Auction lots were auctioned off on May 3, 2024. Stay tuned for next year's 2025 SoCoBA lots!



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Lot #3 Benziger Family Winery

“Mother Earth” is a distinctive first bottling from a single block of organically-farmed Old Wente Clone Chardonnay, sourced from the renowned Sangiacomo Vineyard. At Benziger, the Chardonnay grape isn't just a grape, it's a tiny, round…
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Lot #7 Alexander Valley Vineyards

Alexander Valley Vineyards (AVV) and the Wetzel family have a long history with Zinfandel. The culmination of their decades with the varietal was recognized in December 2023 with Wine Spectator's Top 100 list announcement. Alexander Valley Vineyards…
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Lot #10 Aperture Cellars

“Block 12” is crafted from a single vineyard block at the famed Farrow Ranch, Aperture's eastern hillside Geyserville estate vineyard site. This is the first 100-point vineyard in Alexander Valley history. While the Aperture team works with…
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Lot #15 Brooks Note Winery

“Ash and Wind” is made of grapes from the very first harvest of the newly planted Sweet Family Vineyard. Developed and farmed by Charlie Chenoweth, this protected bowl sits at 750 feet of elevation on the southern side of Sonoma Mountain.…

Lot #16 Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery

“Winner’s Circle” is the first time a 100% Pinot Noir wine has been solely sourced from these two vineyards. The juxtaposition of the steep hillside rows in the Winner’s Circle vineyard and flat vineyard rows of the Trenton Old Barn…
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Lot #57 Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

This special bottling of their Tower Block has as much historical significance for California winemaking as it does to the continuance of the Martin Ray winemaking philosophy. Winemaker Lindsey Haughton has chosen this barrel as an example of…