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According to the trade group Russian River Valley Winegrowers, 42 percent of the grapes harvested in the region are chardonnay, while 29 percent are Pinot noir. While the region is predominantly associated with Chardonnay and Pinot noir, hillside vineyard locations have shown success with other varieties such as Syrah and Zinfandel . [ 6 ]
The Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA (formerly Sonoma County Green Valley AVA) is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, United States.Located at the southwestern corner of the Russian River Valley AVA, its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean makes it one of the coolest appellations within Sonoma County.
An unoaked Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley A vineyard in the Russian River Valley AVA. The Russian River Valley AVA lies adjacent to and west of the city of Santa Rosa and incorporates the southern reach of the Russian River, where the river bends westward and cuts through the Coast Range to the Pacific Ocean. The AVA is characterized ...
Benovia Winery is a family-owned producer of Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel wines in Santa Rosa, California.Founded in 2005 by Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane, [1] Benovia Winery farms three estate vineyards which total 71.67 acres (290,000 m 2) and are located in the Russian River Valley AVA and Sonoma Coast AVA in Sonoma County.
“We specialize in bigger reds and dry wines – something different than what you often find in the Midwest,” says employee Ashley Apollonio as I sip a Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
The boundaries of the Chalk Hill AVA cover 33 square miles (85 km 2) of land within the northeast corner of Russian River AVA.Many of the region's 1,600 acres (650 ha) of planted vineyard land is located along the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountain reaching up to altitudes of 200–1300 feet (60–400 meters).
The regions of Alexander Valley, Los Carneros, Santa Maria Valley, Russian River Valley, and other parts of Sonoma County have shown success in producing wines that reflect more Burgundian styles. [3] Other regions often associated with Chardonnay include Napa Valley, Monterey County, and Santa Barbara County.
It was founded in 1959 by wine pioneer and former dancer, Rodney Strong, [1] [2] [3] the winery focuses solely on Sonoma County grape growing and wines. [1] Rodney Strong Vineyards sources from throughout Sonoma County and has 14 estate vineyards located in Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Chalk Hill, Sonoma Coast and Dry Creek Valley. [4]