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 #5 Convene, by Dan Kosta

“Western Wind” is an expressive Pinot Noir forged in barrels coopered by Boutes, Sirugue & Rousseau in Burgundy. Dan Kosta loves the tension he tastes in this special wine from the West Sonoma Coast. It is a result of extreme growing conditions…
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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 #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 #31 Merriam Vineyards

“Downeast Old Wente” is a block-designated wine from Eastside Estate Vineyard. The grapes from this mono-clone block are hand-picked, pressed and fermented independently to distinguish its unique characteristics from the rest. Winemaker…
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Lot #39 MacRostie Winery, Merry Edwards Winery

This collaborative lot brings together two superstar Sonoma County winemakers, Heidi Bridenhagen (MacRostie Winery) and Heidi von der Mehden (Merry Edwards Winery), who both took the reins from pioneering winemakers and are now leading their…