Russian River Real Estate and Information

The communities of Guerneville, Monte Rio and Duncans Mills comprise the Russian River area. Rich in history, the region has several excellent wineries and is home of the world famous Korbel Champagne Cellars. It is well known for recreational activities such as canoeing and fishing. It is the home of the annual Russian River Jazz Festival, Armstrong Redwood State Reserve and the Austin Creek Recreational Area. Monte Rio is known for the Bohemian Grove Encampment.

SONOMA COUNTY APPELLATIONS

Note: Appellation Map of Sonoma County used with permission of the Sonoma County Vitners.

An appellation is a name of a region in which grapes for production are grown. Historically, the world's first vineyard classification system was introduced by the Hungarians in Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary in 1730. The world's second oldest appellation control was introduced in Portugal in 1756. The first Sonoma County Appellation was formed in 1982 and it was called the Sonoma Valley Appellation. Currently, there are 12 appellations in Sonoma County.

LOCAL LINKS:

• Russian River Chamber of Commerce
• Monte Rio Chamber of Commerce