Given Sonoma is 1,800 square miles with more than 425 wineries and vineyards within its county lines, tasting one’s way through the Northern California wine country can be a daunting task. As a result, smart oenophiles carve out time to explore the region in sections, often combining the northern Sonoma County American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) of Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, and Dry Creek Valley – often called The Wine Road – given their proximity and diversity of varietals and experiences.