This year, Sonoma-Cutrer celebrates 30 years of dedication to winemaking excellence. Each wine is said to reflect its regional and seasonal climate, its specific vineyard character. While many things have changed since 1981, when Sonoma-Cutrer released its first vintage, the craftsmanship has remained the same to produce the highest-quality wines. This includes grapes that are harvested, sorted and selected by hand; custom barrel sizes for optimal wood flavor; cooling tunnels; and hand-selected wood for barrels.

The company's "Grand Cru" philosophy is an assimilation of traditional Burgundian winemaking methods and its own technological innovation, resulting in a balance of tradition and discovery. Its wines express a sense of place, vintage after vintage. Sonoma-Cutrer's dedication has taken root and continues to grow.

Awards and Accolades 

Top Chardonnay for 20 of the last 22 years in Wine & Spirits Magazine’s 22nd Annual Restaurant Poll

91 Rating for Russian River Ranches and Sonoma-Coast in Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Sonoma-Coast is the No. 1-selling super-premium Chardonnay in retail

New World International Wine Competition – 2011 Results
Sonoma-Cutrer 2007 Pinot Noir – Gold

Riverside International Wine Competition – 2011 Results
Sonoma-Cutrer 2007 Pinot Noir – Gold

San Diego International Wine Competition – 2011 Results
Sonoma-Cutrer 2007 Pinot Noir – Gold
Sonoma-Cutrer 2009 Sonoma Coast – Gold