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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.

1997 Philip Staley Russian River Valley Grenache

1992 Chateau Beaux Hauts En Tirage Extra Brut

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2017 McIlroy Cellars Aquarius Ranch Chardonnay

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2011 Wine Guerrilla Forchini Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Screwcap)

2012 Wine Guerrilla Forchini Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Screwcap)

1994 Bannister Rochioli Vineyard Zinfandel

WS  92   
RP  90   
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2005 Toad Hollow Rods Pride Reserve Pinot Noir

2011 Shone Farm (Santa Rosa Junior College) Block One Syrah

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2015 Castelli Vineyards Estate Nebbiolo

2002 Fred's Hands Hansen Vineyard Pinot Noir

2003 Fred's Hands Hansen Vineyard Pinot Noir