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THE MOST DISTINCTIVE AVA
OF THE NORTH COAST

Green Valley is one of the smallest appellations in Sonoma County. It lies in the southwestern part of the Russian River Valley, bounded by the towns of Sebastopol, Forestville and Occidental. It is very tightly delineated, both geographically and climatically, and is the most consistent of any North Coast appellation in terms of soil, climate and flavor.

The fog is Green Valley’s trademark. The predominant soil type (60%) of this American Viticultural Area (AVA) is Goldridge soil, the most sought-after type in Sonoma County—especially for Pinot Noir and Sauvignon blanc.  There are over 100 growers in the area.

TEMPERATURE PROFILES

Perhaps the most important determining aspect of the area is its diurnal temperature profile—the difference between the peak heat of the day and the coolest pre-dawn hours—which result from its elevation and proximity to the ocean. On the North Coast, there are five benchmark climatic regions: valley, mountain, coastal, coastal mountain, and inland mountain. Green Valley falls into the coastal climatic region, which is distinguished by relatively narrow temperature swings and, most importantly, by cooler daytime readings, typically ranging from the low 50s to the mid 80s during the peak growing season (from veraison to harvest).