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Russian River Adventures

The Russian River Valley of Sonoma wine country not only has great wine but beauty of immense stature. Picture coastal forests on a mountainous canvas. This wonderful landscape lures people from around the globe every year. Tree laden resorts and magnificent relaxation.  Presidents and leaders of industry would come to the Bohemian Grove in Monte Rio to brainstorm while getting a tan. The river also hosted many rafts, canoes and kayaks. A ride upon the Russian River is an awesome adventure, flanked by the forest of the California pine that stood tall for a millennia. Some the the pines reach to the heavens, their height as high as 300 feet. All this beauty is not the end of the story. The wine country has become world renowned. It is a perfect place to discover some fabulous wineries, the wine is of the best quality, a wonderland of fruit and flavor.

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The Fertile Russian River

The Russian River is a main water supply for this amazing AVA. Marine, river and volcanic influences set the stage for the many variations of soil – a fertile magical foundation for the wine growers. The range of soil types: clay, volcanic, sandy loam and silt-clay-sediment churned by the river current. Pinot Noir. Zinfandel and Chardonnay fruit grows very well in the existing microclimates. The fog belt created by the coast parades the mornings. After it subsides and it becomes hot in the afternoon. This is a perfect table for these sometimes finicky grapes. The evenings cool so the grapes can recover from the afternoon heat. The weather cycle is consistent through harvest. The Russian River Valley appellation has become famous for its terroir and known also to be a special place to craft wine. Take a Sonoma wine tour today in this wonderful wine region.

A Little Russian River History

The Russian River Valley wine country evolved in the nineteenth century into the twentieth. Prohibition put the bung in the hole as many wineries closed under the pressure. Like the other Sonoma AVA’s – Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley, bootlegging and Sacramental wine was the market. Many wineries sold or went out of business. In the 1970’s , nearly 50 years later it was booming again. The industry has recovered and wine tours in Sonoma is a daily occurrence. Since then it has grown to over 140 wineries and over 30 wine grape varieties of wine grapes are planted. Wine tasting in Russian River is a sought after pastime of wine tasters around the world. The Russian River Valley is the closet wine valley to San Francisco. It is a great place to do a wine tour and has achieved recognition like the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

 

Master Wine Tours can assist when planning your day in the Russian River Valley. We have the best approach the Russian River wine country, we take the path to enjoy the many sights and senses of this Sonoma wine country. If you love Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, beautiful forests, tree laden rivers, majestic coastal beauty, the Russian River Valley is the place to do a Sonoma wine tour or just a relaxing day in wine country. This is wine country at the best it can be.

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