Fun Wine Facts

Sonoma County is a World Renowned Wine Region

Sonoma County produced over 72 varieties of winegrapes in 2006, but seven varieties comprised nearly 94% of the tons crushed: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Syrah

3,825 acres of grapes grown in Sonoma County
1,300 grape growers
3 years - time from vineyard planting to first crop
500-2,000 vines planted per acre; 5-7 tons of grapes produced per acre
230,910 tons of grapes harvested per year; $1,871 - average price per ton
1 acre of grapes = 3,958 bottles of wine
1 acre of grapes = 15,940 glasses of wine

1 barrel of wine =
740 pounds of grapes
59 gallons of wine
24.6 cases of wine
295 bottles of wine
1,180 glasses of wine

1 case of wine =
30 pounds of grapes (468 ounces)
307.2 ounces of wine
12 bottles of wine
48 glasses of wine

1 bottle of wine =
2.4 pounds of grapes (39 ounces)
4 glasses of wine

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Sonoma County Vintners Association