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Where is Russian River Valley wine from?
Russian River Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Healdsburg / Sebastopol, in Sonoma County, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel.
Russian River Valley at a glance
| Classification | AVA |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel |
| Village or town | Healdsburg / Sebastopol |
| Subregion | Sonoma County |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38.5193, -122.8441 |
Russian River Valley
Healdsburg / Sebastopol, California, United States
AVA
Cooled by morning fog from the Pacific
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
The Russian River Valley lies roughly between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa in the south and Forestville and Healdsburg in the north. It became an AVA in 1983. Fog from the nearby Pacific keeps it cool, and it is best known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Producers to know
- Williams Selyem
- Rochioli
- Kistler Vineyards
- Merry Edwards
Russian River Valley: questions and answers
Where is Russian River Valley wine from?
Russian River Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Healdsburg / Sebastopol, in Sonoma County, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel.
Which country is Russian River Valley from?
Russian River Valley is from the United States, in the California wine region.
What grape is Russian River Valley made from?
Russian River Valley is made mainly from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel.
Is Russian River Valley a red or a white wine?
Both. Russian River Valley is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Russian River Valley?
Producers to know include Williams Selyem, Rochioli, Kistler Vineyards and Merry Edwards.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.