Russian River Valley is a wine region in Sonoma County, USA.
Growers build the wines around Pinot Noir, filling out the blend with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Vines root into free-draining.
The climate is maritime/oceanic, running fog-prone.
The vineyards themselves read as hills and riverside.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, fruit-forward with balanced acidity and showcasing berry and earthy notes.
Producers worth knowing include Kosta Browne, Paul Hobbs and Williams Selyem.
Pour them alongside roasted chicken, seafood, mushroom risotto and grilled vegetables.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich, Fruit-forward with balanced acidity, Showcasing berry and earthy notes.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Aubert Wines Eastside Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA
- Belle Glos 'Dairyman Vineyard' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- Cirq Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- DuMOL Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- DuMOL Finn Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- DuMOL Wester Reach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA
- DuMOL Wester Reach Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
- EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA
At the table.
- Roasted chicken
- Seafood
- Mushroom risotto
- Grilled vegetables
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Russian River Valley: common questions
01.What grapes is Russian River Valley known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Russian River Valley make?+
03.Where is Russian River Valley?+
04.What food goes with Russian River Valley wine?+
05.How long does Russian River Valley wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Sonoma County guide.