Russian River Valley AVA

Russian River Valley AVA ( recognized since 21 October 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 and bordered to the south on the community of Sebastopol.

The appellation represents nearly one sixth of the vineyards of Sonoma County. The Russian River Valley has a rather cool climate, which is influenced by the morning mists of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Therefore thrive here the precocious varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay quite excellent.

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