Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA
The Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA (formerly Sonoma County Green Valley AVA) is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, United States. Located at the southwestern corner of the Russian River Valley AVA, its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean makes it one of the coolest appellations within Sonoma County. The climate in the Green Valley is even cooler than other parts of the Russian River Valley, and favors the cultivation of cool climate varietals like Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983, amended in 2007 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, North Coast AVA, Northern Sonoma AVA, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County |
| Total area | 19,000 acres (77 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Syrah |
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