“R” appellations

Russian River Valley

Found in the northern portion of Sonoma County, Russian River Valley is the coolest of Sonoma's AVAs because of its constant cover from clouds and Pacific fogs. The fog often swoops in during the early evening and causes many areas of the region to drop 35°F to 40°F from their daytime temperatures. This cooler atmosphere provides optimum growing conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other varietals found here are Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Syrah. Also of note, Russian River winegrowers are currently demanding an expansion of the current AVA boundary, which currently includes the Chalk Hill and Green Valley AVAs.

Location

United States → California → Sonoma County

Appellation Type

American AVA

Wineries (17)

Arista Winery
Barefoot Cellars
Davis Bynum
Huntington
Iron Horse
Korbel
Martinelli Winery
Mazzocco
Merry Edwards Wines
Novy
Rodney Strong
Selby
Simi
Sonoma-Cutrer
Topolos
Willams-Selyem Winery
Windsor Sonoma

Wines (20)

Ramey Russian River Valley NV	Russian River Valley	White
Windsor Sonoma Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2008	Russian River Valley	White
Martinelli Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Moonshine Ranch Vineyard 2007	Russian River Valley	Red
La Crema Russian River Valley 2007	Russian River Valley	Red
J Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2006	Russian River Valley	Red
St. Francis Winery and Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel Russian River Valley Bacchi Vineyard 2006	Russian River Valley	Red
Hayman Hill Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007	Russian River Valley	White
Willams-Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Russian River Vineyard 2007	Russian River Valley	Red
Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2006	Russian River Valley	White
Novy Syrah Russian River Valley 2004	Russian River Valley	Red
Mazzocco Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Valley 1981	Russian River Valley	Red
Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay Russian River Valley Ritchie Vineyard 2003	Russian River Valley	White
Foppiano Reserve Petite Sirah Russian River Valley 2001	Russian River Valley	Red
Frei Brothers Pinot Noir Reserve Russian River Valley 2003	Russian River Valley	Red
Armida Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2001	Russian River Valley	White
Seghesio Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Keyhole Ranch 2003	Russian River Valley	Red
Seghesio Arneis Russian River Valley 2004	Russian River Valley	White
Fritz Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2003	Russian River Valley	White
Kenwood Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma County Russian River Valley 2001	Russian River Valley	Red
Cline Russian River Valley Fulton Road Zinfandel 1998	Russian River Valley	Red