Russian River Valley AVA

Wine grapes were first raised here in the early 19th century by Russian settlers. Their efforts produced a pioneering Graton vineyard planted to more than 2,000 vines by 1836 — two years before George Yount's first plantings in Napa Valley. Today, the Russian River Valley is home to some of the world's most revered Pinot Noirs.

A cool Pacific climate, coastal fog that lingers in the valley year round, sun-warmed slopes, Goldridge sandy loam — this favorable combination creates ideal conditions for cultivating Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. EnRoute is proud to belong to this celebrated appellation.