Sonoma Focus

The Russian River Valley is located within Sonoma County

Recommended wines from the Russian River Valley:

	Gallo of Sonoma Laguna Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 1999
	Frei Brothers Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley,2000
	MacMurray Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley,2000

SONOMA— California's most honored and awarded wine region.*

Sonoma County Wines have received more medals and awards than any other California winegrowing region, for the past 16 years.*

Why is Sonoma County winning so many awards? Quality wine starts with quality grapes, and the Sonoma County climate provides ideal grape growing conditions.

	Sonoma County is situated with the Pacific Ocean to its west and the San Francisco/San Pablo Bays to its south, creating a unique growing climate of "warm days and cool nights."
	Under these conditions, grapes mature slowly, developing excellent acidity, more intense color and greater complexity of varietal fruit character.