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Russian River Valley AVA
Sonoma, North Coast
Located in Sonoma County, California, the Russian River Valley AVA gained formal recognition in 1983 and was later expanded in 2005. The area which covers over 150 square miles, stretches between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa on the Southern end and Forestville and Healdsburg on the north. All the vineyards of the Russian River Valley share a characteristically cool climate that is heavily influenced by fog from the Pacific Ocean.
Some of the most successful varietals of the area those that thrive in cool climates like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which represents about 40% of all the grapes grown in the region. In addition to those grapes, the area also produces Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Pinot Gris as well as a respected late Harvest Gewurztraminer.
The winemakers of the area identify with a number of different neighborhoods within the Russian River Valley appellation. These neighborhood include Middle Reach (in the north closest to Healdsburg) Laguna Ridge (south near Forestville) Santa Rosa Plain (flatlands near the town of Santa Rosa) Green Valley (north of Sebastopol) and Sebastopol Hills (running east and west of the town of Sebastopol).
The Russian River Valley wines have been featured in all six of all monthly wine clubs. If you love Pinot Noir, you really need to join our Pinot Noir Club. Numerous highly-rated, exceptional monthly selections come from this region.

Amici Cellars
This excellent Napa Valley-based winery utilizes more than eighty growers to produce their great, top-notch wines
Amici Cellars has been around for almost three decades and started in ...
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DuMOL Winery
Maximum quality production and world-class wines
While the ownership of the Russian River Valley’s DuMOL Winery has cha ...
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Balletto Vineyards
A Double Gold Medal winning family and much more in Sonoma
With roots firmly planted in Sonoma County, Balletto Vineyards has eme ...
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Rütz Cellars
A boutique winery in the heart of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, celebrates nearly 30 years of crafting classically-styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Rütz Cellars was started in 1992 by Keith Rütz, whose passion for Burg ...
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