…been using more detailed AVA information to better market their region, such as " Russian River Valley" and " Dry Creek Valley." Adding Sonoma County to the label is seen by some as diluting the brand. Regardless, the legislation has long since passed.
While this may have been on your radar when it was first enacted, we wanted to remind you that this would be a good time to make sure your upcoming COLA submissions to the TTB are properly ready to go.
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After years of regulatory wrangling, mega-producer E & J. Gallo Winery has emerged victorious in its quest to enlarge the Russian River Valley ( RRV) AVA in a decision announced by the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau on 16 Noember which became effective on 16 Decenber. As requested in the petition from Gallo Family Vineyards, the ruling expands the RRV AVA by 14,044 acres and the overlapping Northern Sonoma AVA by 44,244 acres. The AVA now covers parts of what most locals …
…17% American ( Kentucky and Pennsylvania)—added vanilla, mocha, and baking spice notes to the cherry fruit."
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…affection for them, even if the appellation seemed to be missing the excitement and glamour of, say, the Russian River Valley or the Sonoma Coast. Solid wines, you might call them, but the appellation's boundary's are stupid beyond recognition. They extend from the shore of the Russian River to 2,800 feet up into the Mayacamas Mountains. Surely we can do better.
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Regular Retail Price: $ 26.00
The Wine Spies One Day Price: $ 19.99
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: California: Russian River Valley ( Sonoma)
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol %: 13.5
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The Albariño grape from Galicia and Portugal has exciting possibilities in California, and more specifically in the Russian River Valley. This vineyard seems to prosper in their harvest and Marimar Torres, from Bodegas Torres states that they have great expectations.
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The Wine Spies One Day Price: $ 24.99
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: California: Russian River Valley ( Sonoma)
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol %: 13.6
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…Noir
Russian River Valley, California
100% Pinot Noir
$ 20, 14.5% abv.
Light strawberry and raspberry aromas, with a dash of ash on the nose. The body is mild and round with a quick, clean finish. Delightful berry aftertaste. Not quite light enough for salmon, but one that would be perfect with all sorts of pork dishes.
Note: These wines were provided as samples.
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