
Russian River Valley Wine Sonoma County, California
Learn about Russian River Valley wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
A standout region for its decidedly Californian take on Burgundian varieties, the Russian River Valley is named for the eponymous river that flows through it. While there are warm pockets of the AVA, it is mostly a cool-climate growing region thanks to breezes and fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign supreme in Russian River, with the best examples demonstrating a unique combination of richness and restraint. The cool weather makes Russian River an ideal AVA for sparkling wine production, utilizing the aforementioned varieties. Zinfandel also performs exceptionally well here. Within the Russian River Valley lie the smaller appellations of Chalk Hill and Green Valley. The former, farther from the ocean, is relatively warm, with a focus on red and white Bordeaux varieties. The latter is the coolest, foggiest parcel of the Russian River Valley and is responsible for outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Kosta Browne Russian River Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Aubert Eastside Russian River Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Paul Hobbs Katherine Lindsay Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Cohn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Patz & Hall Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Rochioli Sweetwater Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Rochioli Estate Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Rochioli River Block Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Giusti Ranch Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Koplen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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