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River Road Vineyards & Winery
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A family owned and operated winery in the Russian River Valley that began in 1976 with the purchase of a 78-acre Chardonnay vineyard on River Road about a mile from Forestville in Sonoma County. Two years later, a 48-acre vineyard on River Road in Alexander Valley was acquired and replanted to Sauvignon Blank and Zinfandel. For the first few years, the family farmed the vineyards and sold the fruit to several Sonoma County wineries. The River Roads label has grown over the years and a 12-acre vineyard in the Russian River Valley south of Forestville planted to Pinot Noir and Syrah was added. A new winery was completed in 2003.
The River Road Pinot Noir is a blend from several vineyards in the Russian River Valley and is value priced at $18. A Pinot Meunier from the Russian River Valley is also offered. Tasting is available by appointment at the winery at 5220 Ross Road in Sebastopol.
Articles About River Road Vineyards & Winery
Reviewed Wines
2006 River Road Vineyards & Winery Stephanie’s Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $16. Estate grown.
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Moderately light color. Appealing scents of strawberries, cherries,
spice and sassafras. Juicy flavors of cherries and berries, red hard
candy and cola with very subtle oak playing a supportive role.
Medium-light in body with gossamer tannins and respectable finesse.
Closer to Russian River Valley in flavor. A terrific value. Very good.
Reviewed February 15, 2010
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2006 River Road Vineyards & Winery Stephanie’s Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $16.
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Medium reddish-purple robe. Restrained nose that never really delivers much more
than demure raspberry cream aromas. Light and soft raspberry and cherry fruits with a hint of citrus presented
in an elegant fashion. Very demure in nature, almost too shy in flavor impact.
Reviewed November 17, 2008
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2006 River Road Vineyards & Winery Stephanie’s Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $16. Estate grown. · Moderately light color. Appealing scents of strawberries, cherries, spice and sassafras. Juicy flavors of cherries and berries, red hard candy and cola with very subtle oak playing a supportive role. Medium-light in body with gossamer tannins and respectable finesse. Closer to Russian River Valley in flavor. A terrific value. Very good. Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
2006 River Road Vineyards & Winery Stephanie’s Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $16. · Medium reddish-purple robe. Restrained nose that never really delivers much more than demure raspberry cream aromas. Light and soft raspberry and cherry fruits with a hint of citrus presented in an elegant fashion. Very demure in nature, almost too shy in flavor impact. Reviewed November 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
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