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The Russian River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Sonoma County, California. Centered on the Russian River, the Russian River Valley AVA accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted vineyard acreage in Sonoma County. The appellation was granted AVA status in 1983 and enlarged in 2005. [1]
Twomey’s Sauvignon blanc is a blend of Sauvignon blanc grapes from their estate vineyards at their wineries in Napa Valley, Anderson Valley, and Russian River Valley. [3] Twomey is named after Ray Duncan's mother, Velma Marie Twomey Duncan. [4] Nate Weis is Director of Winemaking for both Twomey and Silver Oak.
Presently the Russian River AVA includes more than 15,000 acres (61 km 2) planted to wine grapes. At last count, 79 wineries were listed in the Russian River Valley Winegrowers website. The area is known for its success with cool climate varieties, notably Pinot noir and Chardonnay. [18]
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.
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). Compared to the rest of the Russian River Valley, the Chalk Hill region is relatively warm due to the influence of a thermal belt that runs through the area.
In 1968, Rodney Strong was the first to plant Pinot Noir in Russian River Valley. In those days, Sonoma County was known for dairies and fruit orchards with few vineyards. Using the latest climate data from UC Davis, he purchased his River East Vineyard and planted Pinot Noir. [11]
The river's floodplain includes many vineyards, and an area of the Russian River Valley was approved as an American Viticultural Area in 1983 and enlarged in 2006. [41] It produces Chardonnay and pinot noir wines in addition to other wine varietals, and is home to many small and several large commercial wineries.
2021 Freeman Wines Gloria Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($74). Freeman’s estate vineyard is a mere 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean; but the sunny climate makes this the ripest of their Pinots.