A WINE REGION IN USA
Russian River Valley
Cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with elegant fruit and freshness; also known for ripe, fruit-forward Zinfandel in warmer microclimates.
About Russian River Valley
Russian River Valley is a wine region in USA, in the California area (classified AVA). It makes red / white wine. Our database holds 951 wines from here.
The grapes of Russian River Valley
The main grapes are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. The appellation table lists them as: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel.
Style in the glass
Cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with elegant fruit and freshness; also known for ripe, fruit-forward Zinfandel in warmer microclimates. It is a cool, dry place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Mediterranean with Pacific maritime moderation. Alluvial and gravelly soils with cool-to-warm river influence; marine layer moderates temperature swings.
The rules
- Blending: No legal restrictions; varietal labeling requires 85% minimum named variety.
What to eat with Russian River Valley
Roasted salmon, herb-roasted chicken, duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, soft cheeses.
More wine regions in USA
Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast, Willamette Valley and Oakville.
Good to know
Russian River Valley spans both cool coastal and warm inland zones; Pinot Noir quality varies dramatically by sub-appellation; 'RRV' alone is insufficient terroir descriptor.
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