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  Russian River Valley Appellation Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Crinella Winery & Vineyards
Russian River Valley Appellation Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Crinella Winery & Vineyards
he Russian River Valley, known for producing Burgundian varietals, was originally settled in the early 1800's by Russian imigrants.
In our photo album, you'll see photos of our children taken on the Russian River while they were growing up.
www.crinellawinery.com /russian_river_appellation.shtml   (414 words)

  
 Volga River - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Volga river (Russian Во́лга, Tatar İdel, Идел, Mordvin Рав, Mari Юл, German Wolga) in Western Russia, Europe's longest river, with a length of 3,690 km (2,293 miles), provides the core of the largest river system in Europe.
The Volga and its tributaries form the Volga river system, which drains an area of about 1.35 million square kilometres in the most heavily populated part of Russia.
The fertile river valley provides a great wheat-growing region, and also has many mineral riches.
open-encyclopedia.com /Volga   (552 words)

  
 Green Valley, Russian River Valley
Here’s the quick lowdown on Green Valley, the wine appellation at the southwestern corner of the Russian River Valley growing area where most Dutton Ranch vineyards are located.
The Russian River AVA (American Viticultural Appellation) includes those areas through which the Russian River or its tributaries flow, and, very importantly, where the coastal fog has a pronounced climatic effect.
Both the Russian River to the north and the Petaluma Wind Gap to the South provide conduits of cold air into the Green Valley.
www.duttongoldfield.com /html/rrv_green_valley.tml   (321 words)

  
 Russian River Valleys - Mendocino County - goMendo.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Russian River Valleys - Mendocino County - goMendo.com
In the Ukiah Valley, the namesake town retains vestiges of the 1950s and is home to the historic Grace Hudson Museum.
To the east is Lake Mendocino, a recreational playground, and further north lay Redwood and Potter Valleys, known for organic and premium vineyards.
www.gomendo.com /regions/russianrivervalleys.html   (194 words)

  
 Lynmar Winery: Vineyards
The Russian River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) was established in 1983 and is one of the largest in Sonoma County.
The Russian River Valley's cool climate makes the area one of a handful of places in the world where first-class Pinot Noir can be grown.
In general, the soils of the Russian River Valley are well drained, as a result of the high percentage of degraded sandstone and shale in the soil, or due to gravel underlays beneath the soil.
www.lynmarwinery.com /vineyards_russian_2.html   (306 words)

  
 K&L Wines: 2001 Kalinda Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Specific Appellation: Alexander Valley/Russian River - Although technically part of Sonoma Valley, the Alexander Valley AVA acts as a gateway to neighboring Napa to the east and Mendocino to the north.
The Russian River Valley lies to the west of Alexander Valley, and is marked by much cooler temperatures and frequently heavy fog.
The 2001 Kalinda Russian River Valley Chardonnay you have chosen is not in stock in our retail stores or within our fulfillment center.
www.klwines.com /product.asp?sku=999319   (711 words)

  
 La Crema Winery - Coastal Regions - Russian River Valley
Russian River Valley vineyards are situated in western Sonoma County and include the sub-appellation of Green Valley.
The Russian River is home to La Crema Winery, and is considered the benchmark of La Crema's style.
Early evening fog rushes up the Russian River and over the coastal mountains to make this region one of the coolest premium wine regions in the state.
www.lacrema.com /regions/rrv.html   (109 words)

  
 Russian River Valley Tour from Geyserville, Sonoma, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
You are now driving along the part of the Russian River that often is mentioned on the news during rainy winter months.
As the Russian River flows into the Pacific Ocean you are likely to see a great number of sea lions basking in the sun on the sand banks, waiting to catch the coho salmon who here begin their perilous journey up river to their spawning grounds.
This is a beautifully restored village, that was first built by Russian fishermen and fur traders, all in unpainted redwood, including the Russian orthodox church.
www.geyservillecc.com /Tours/RussianRiver.htm   (518 words)

  
 Dutcher Crossing Winery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This 2003 Chardonnay is a textbook vintage in the Russian River Valley.
The 2003 is a classic Russian River Chardonnay with a light golden straw color.
This wine was bottled in August 2004 producing a total of 490 cases and is scheduled for release in November 2004.
www.winetasting.com /dutchercrossing/shopping/prod_detail.asp?productID=30374   (152 words)

  
 Vineyard Views–Russian River Valley Viticultural Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
As good as the Russian River Valley Chardonnays are–they are clearly world class, being slightly more lean than those of Alexander Valley, but still fruit developed enough to sustain months in oak barrels for depth and complexity–this is where Pinot Noir shines.
It is a textural delight that can only be found where morning river fogs moderate afternoon temperatures so that fruit maturity is achieved without loss of depth and suppleness.
Knights Valley / Northern Sonoma / Rockpile / Russian River Valley
www.sonomagrapevine.org /pages/vineyardviews/vvaprussianriver.html   (205 words)

  
 Russian River Valley Winegrowers
A visit to the Russian River Valley can be based at a cozy bed-and-breakfast or a five star hotel, as active or restful as you like, for a day, a weekend, or as long as your heart desires.
There are reservation-only restaurants, family-style walk-in eateries, and roadside taverns with a three-tattoo minimum, all part of the same tapestry of life along the Russian River.
The quaint towns of the Russian River Valley evoke their 19th Century heritage with charming old buildings and intriguing boutiques offering the best work of local artists and craftspeople.
www.sonic.net /~rrvw/mirror_new/visit_lifestyle.shtml   (323 words)

  
 California Wine Country Inns of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley
Welcome to the Sonoma County wine country inns of the Russian River Valley.
The Russian River Wine Road appellations include Russian River Valley, Green and Alexander Valleys and Dry Creek.
The Russian River Valley perfectly places you close to what you want and gives you what you need.
www.russianriverinns.com   (498 words)

  
 The heart of Sonoma's Russian River Valley
We encourage our guests to take full advantage of the delights that surround us on the Russian River and in the rest of Sonoma County (with the occasional reminder that Sonoma County is slightly larger than the State of Rhode Island).
California Rivers: Kayaking on the Russian River and Bodega Bay.
Russian River Blues Festival, Johnson's Beach, Guerneville (707.869.3940).
www.creeksideinn.com /river.html   (862 words)

  
 Artesa Vineyards & Winery - Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
One vineyard source is located on the west side of and very close to the Russian River, and the plantings date from the early to mid-1980's.
The vineyard is cane-pruned and the Pinot Noir is a field selection that produced 2.2 tons per acre in 2002.
"The youthful and pretty Artesa Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (is) lively with the direct raspberry-flberry fruitiness typical of the area."
www.artesawinery.com /wines/selection/appellation/rrv_pinot.html   (423 words)

  
 Russian River Valley Wine Tour
The tasting room facility was modeled after the old wood mills that were around in the 1900s.Try the Gewürztraminer, it’s dry and is one of the few wineries producing this varietal in this region.
The winery produces a full range of well-made wines from family vineyards located in both the Dry Creek Valley and the Russian River Valley.
Joe tends to the 160 acres in this Russian River Valley appellation property while Tom does the winemaking.
www.winecountrygetaways.com /russian_details2.html   (925 words)

  
 Santa Rosa Cycling Club
The climb is easy for the first few miles, but just after a hard R near the old Geysers Resort (not open to the public), it ramps up steeply for 1.5 miles to the top of the ridge...well in excess of 10%.
Head west on River, turn R on Austin Creek, R on Cazadero Hwy, and take a break in the small town of Cazadero (get water!) before heading into the hills on King Ridge Rd. King Ridge climbs steeply up to an exposed ridegeline called The Butcherknife with views in all directions.
After the beach town of Jenner at the mouth of the Russian River, turn L on River and return to Duncans Mills, turn R on Moscow Rd and follow it to Monte Rio.
www.srcc.com /10_rides.html   (1600 words)

  
 Russian River Valley is home to 'extreme winemaking' / Persnickety Pinot Noir grapes must be handled with care
The Russian River Valley appellation, located 15 miles from the ocean, is often compared with the climate of Burgundy, where Pinot Noir originated.
The winery has 180 acres of Pinot Noir in the Russian River area and first planted it there in 1968.
Other Russian River Valley Pinot Noir producers that make artisan-style wines in small amounts include Russian Hill Estate, Sebastopol Vineyards, Joseph Swan Vineyards and Pellegrini Family Vineyards under the Olivet Lane Estate label.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2002/07/12/NB138085.DTL&type=food   (1058 words)

  
 More About Kenwood 2001 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
The cool climatic conditions of the Russian River Valley make it one of perhaps only four regions in California where the delicate Pinot Noir grape grows well.
The Russian River empties into the Pacific Ocean, and serves as a channel for the cool ocean fog to move inland from the coast.
Kenwood produces its Russian River blend from vineyards located off River Road, where the rocky soil and the ocean’s cooling influence create the ideal conditions for growing Pinot Noir grapes.
www.lombardiwine.com /MoreAbout74.htm   (149 words)

  
 27 CFR ยง 9.66 Russian River Valley
The appropriate maps for determining the boundaries of the Russian River Valley viticultural area are the 1954 U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute series maps titled:
The Russian River Valley viticultural area is located in Sonoma County, California.
Proceed south along Russian River to the point where Russian River and Dry Creek converge, from this point proceed west in a straight line to Forman Lane.
www.wineinstitute.org /fedlaw/regs/27cfr_part09/9_066.htm   (584 words)

  
 Russian River Valley Winegrowers, Sonoma County, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Russian River Valley Winegrowers Foundation Presents 2004 Lion’s Pride Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
The Russian River Valley Winegrowers (RRVW) was founded in 1994 as the official American Viticultural Area (AVA) association for the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California.
By defining the distinctions that make up the AVA, the RRVW and its members are united by the unique qualities and characteristics of both the region and the wines that represent it.
www.rrvw.org   (120 words)

  
 Russian River Valley; Russian River Valley AVA Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Russian River Valley; Russian River Valley AVA Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com
The area comprising the Russian River AVA starts around Healdsburg (in Sonoma County) and goes in a southerly direction toward Sebastopol.
Among the more than fifty wineries in the Russian River AVA are
www.epicurious.com /drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=7842   (252 words)

  
 Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Held in a quaint, rural village on the Russian River, this festival offers the visitor both a wonderful event and a chance to explore the history of the region.
From 1812 to 1841 Russian American Company Settlement Ross was home to a unique blend of cultural groups—Russians, Creoles, Native Alaskans, and Kashaya and Coast Miwok Native Californians.
The Russian River is made up of small eclectic hamlets and towns.
www.russianriver.com   (394 words)

  
 Hanna Winery 2004 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Our Slusser Road Vineyard in the cool Russian River Valley is the primary source for this wine, comprising 70% of the blend.
The vineyard is a divided canopy planted on deep rocky clay loam.
Our Russian River bottling emphasizes grapefruit and melon in the aromas and mid palate with a finish broadened by malolactic fermentation.
www.hannawinery.com /product/6   (307 words)

  
 Toad Hollow Winery and Toad Hollow Vineyard, California Wine, Russian River Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Toad Hollow is a collaboration of two old friends who, more or less, retired to an existence of peace and quiet in the Hollow, after a life of whirlwind world travel.
Badger's vineyards that ran from the banks of the Russian River clear up to the house.
The wine exhibits flavors of pear, mango, and ginger on the palate and a toasty, creamy, vanilla and citrus finish.
saratogawinex.com /ToadHollow   (639 words)

  
 Russian River Wineries & Wine Guide
The Russian River Wine Country has stayed pristine, uncommercialized, uncrowded, affordable, friendly, courteous, and personal.
If you are planning on driving to the vineyards or taking a tour, then Guerneville and all towns east are close to many wineries (town location map).
The two largest are the Russian River Valley and Alexander Valley (the Russian River flows through both).
www.russianrivertravel.com /wineries.htm   (724 words)

  
 rouge river valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Southern Oregon fishing on the Rogue River (misspelled Rouge), Umpqua River, Sixes River, Chetco River and Elk River for Salmon, Steelhead and Chinook Salmon.
McKenzie River Reflections is the weekly newspaper serving Oregon's McKenzie River Valley.
Merry Edwards, produces critically acclaimed Pinot Noirs in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County.
ranoc.com /rouge_river_valley.htm   (988 words)

  
 Fritz Winery - Russian River Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Named for its site adjacent to the farm equipment shop for Dutton Ranch, this 4-acre level valley floor vineyard features deep, rich bottom soil.
Located south of the Russian River, morning and afternoon fog pervade this coastal zone defined by dramatic day-to-night temperature swings.
On cane-pruned vines, the Old Wente clone produces small clusters of tiny berries with concentrated flavors of lemon, melon, and sweet clover.
www.fritzwinery.com /russian_river.html   (487 words)

  
 Inman Family Wines - Inman Family Vineyard in the Russian River Valley
The free draining soils are loam and sandy loam with gravel underlay which is typical of this part of the benchland of the Russian River Valley’s Santa Rosa plain.
Within the Russian River Valley AVA boundaries are more than 50 wineries, 200 growers, and an estimated 10,000 planted vineyard acres.
In addition to promoting a healthy ecosystem and attracting beneficial insects, the cover crops provide some competition for the vines in the Russian River Valley's fertile soil, and the additional competition for water and nutrients can improve the quality of the vine fruit.
www.inmanfamilywines.com /vineyards   (768 words)

  
 Russian River Valley Foundation
The Russian River Valley Foundation (RRVF) was formed as non-profit corporation dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Russian River Valley area.
The quality of education children receive is one of the key factors indicating the health of a community.
The Foundation was able to donate 90% of the net proceeds to art and music programs in the Russian River Valley schools which helped keep those programs in place for the 2003 – 2004 school year.
www.russianrivervalleyfoundation.org   (472 words)

  
 Reviews and ratings - Limerick Lane Zinfandel Syrah Wines Russian River Valley California
Sugary-earth and anise aromas accent deep flberry on the nose; in the mouth, this Russian River Valley Zin has bright raspberry and blueberry flavors, kept in check beautifully with oak and dried spice notes.
Collins Vineyard is a unique, specific site within the Russian River Valley appellation that produces flavors and aromas that are consistent with each vintage.
Intensely scented with ripe berries, vanilla, cocoa and a touch of coffee, this deeply filled and nicely defined young zin is long on juicy fruit and sweet spice in the mouth.
www.limericklanewines.com /reviews.html   (1673 words)

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