Russian River Valley
The Russian River Valley appellation was established in 1983 and covers 170,936 acres across Sonoma. It contains 3 sub-appellations.
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Area | 170,936 acres · 267 sq miles |
| Counties | Sonoma |
| Part of | North Coast, Northern Sonoma, Sonoma Coast |
| Contains | 3 smaller appellations |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.66 |
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Inside this appellation
How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Gallo Family Vineyards.
170,936 acres
Neighbouring appellations
The boundary, as written into law
Every American wine appellation is defined in federal regulations by walking the boundary landmark by landmark. The official description of this one begins:
(1) Starting point Healdsburg map-Healdsburg Avenue Bridge over the Russian River at Healdsburg. 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. (2) Proceed west along Foreman Lane to where it crosses Westside Road and becomes Felta School Road. (3) Proceed west on Felta School Road to the point where it...
Boundary traced by the UC Davis Library from the official descriptions in federal regulation, and released under an open licence. Smoothed for manufacturing. Decorative use only, not for legal boundary determination.