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Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

2020 Aubert Russian River Valley Chardonnay

2018 Chappellet Vineyards Grower Collection Apple Lane Vineyard Three Blocks Pinot Noir

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

2021 Chappellet Vineyards Grower Collection Apple Lane Vineyard Three Blocks Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2021 Chappellet Vineyards Grower Collection Apple Lane Vineyard Three Blocks Pinot Noir

1989 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1989 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

2014 Williams Selyem Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir

2020 Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir

2019 Bedrock Wine Company Limerick Lane Zinfandel

2008 DuMOL Russian River Valley Syrah

Light label condition issue

2018 Ultramarine Keefer Ranch Blanc de Blancs

2019 Ultramarine Keefer Ranch Blanc de Blancs

Disgorged 11/8/23

2019 Ultramarine Keefer Ranch Blanc de Blancs

Disgorged 11/7/23

2000 Rochioli Pinot Noir

2020 Martinelli Jackass Hill Zinfandel

Lightly elevated cork

2021 Lynmar Estate Adam's Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

1999 Lynmar Estate Requiem Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

1976 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; label condition issue; light writing on label

1978 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1986 Dehlinger Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2004 Favia La Josefina Pinot Noir

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

2004 Favia La Josefina Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2004 Favia La Josefina Pinot Noir

1.5ltr

Label condition issue

2005 Favia La Josefina Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

2019 Three Sticks Alana Vineyard Chardonnay