Alderbrook's Growing Regions:
Russian River Valley and Dry Creek Valley
In the Russian River Valley, rolling fog keeps afternoons cool so that grapes mature with great balance and complexity. The Russian River Valley provides ideal conditions for growing several varieties of wine grapes, especially the Pinot Noir grape. Alongside the Burgundy region of France, the Russian River Valley is known worldwide as a center of excellence for the crafting of world-class Pinot Noir wines.
Just to the north of Russian River, the Dry Creek Valley's balanced climate of hot afternoons and cool evenings allows fruit to mature slowly and evenly for concentrated flavor character. The unique growing characteristics of the Dry Creek Valley make it ideal for growing the Zinfandel grape, which is known as "America's grape" because there is no significant Zinfandel vineyard acreage outside the United States. As a top Zinfandel growing region, the Dry Creek Valley appellation is synonymous with world-class Zinfandel.
Updated: January 4, 2005