The Russian River Valley became an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1983. However, Gary Farrell – both the man and the acclaimed Russian River Valley winery that bears his name – predates its founding.
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Winery of the Week: DeLoach Vineyards
The Russian River Valley’s sprawling, spectacular DeLoach Vineyards is a pioneer in more ways than one. Founded in 1975 by Cecil DeLoach, Christine DeLoach, Berle Beliz and Jack Fleming, DeLoach was one of the first full-scale wineries to open in the Russian River Valley.
A Weekend in…Russian River Valley
While 30 varietals grow well in the region, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay put the Russian River Valley on the map. “There are more than 100 wineries in the Russian River Valley, and it accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted acreage in the entire county.”