Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA

Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA (until 2007 Sonoma County Green Valley AVA) ( recognized since 21 November 1983) is an American Viticultural Area in the U.S. state of California. The area is located in the administrative area of ​​Sonoma County in the immediate vicinity of the Russian River. As defined sub-area, the area is in the southwest of the parent Russian River Valley AVA near the communities Bodega Bay and Sebastopol. This area is also known for fruit growing, especially for the apple variety Gravensteiner.Durch its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the climate of this area within the coolest of Sonoma County. Therefore thrive here the precocious varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.

History

The wine-growing area was approved on 21 November 1983 under the name of Sonoma County Green Valley AVA. However, there was a likelihood of confusion with the Solano County was created in 1982 Green Valley AVA. The winemakers preferred, therefore, to market their wines under the name of the parent Russian River Valley AVA. Nevertheless, they were anxious to take advantage of the smaller denomination of origin and thus correspond to the terroir thoughts. Therefore, sat a long time for a name change. The name was changed to the currently valid name was granted on 23 April 2007.