Green Valley was formerly part of the Russian River Valley appellation. It is cooler than the larger surrounding valleys, yet its protected, sun-capturing slopes and hollows permit fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to come to ripeness.
The French term for "hail," one of the great scourges of the vineyards of France.
A positive term used to describe wines that show a certain firmness on the palate.
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