Russian River Valley in Sonoma County is California's most celebrated cool-climate wine region, defined by persistent morning fog from the Pacific that cools the valley while afternoons warm enough to ripen Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's Goldridge sandy loam soils — a unique sandy, well-draining terroir — and its foggy maritime climate produce California's most elegant, Burgundy-comparable Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Williams Selyem, Rochioli, and Kosta Browne have defined the RRV style: rich, complex, and precise.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | Russian River fog patterns ideal; Pinot Noir of rare delicacy and mineral depth. |
| 2023 | — | Exceptional vintage for Russian River Valley — considered by many the finest in a decade. |
| 2022 | — | Fine conditions; more accessible Pinot Noir style with generous fruit and soft tannins. |
| 2021 | — | Outstanding vintage; Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of benchmark quality across the AVA. |
| 2020 | — | Smoke impact on some parcels; careful producers made excellent wine from clean sites. |
| 2019 | — | Landmark RRV vintage — wines of exceptional mineral precision and aromatic complexity. |
| 2018 | — | Good vintage; fog-driven elegance preserved in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. |
| 2017 | — | Strong conditions; Chardonnay particularly impressive from Goldridge soils. |