Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill Wineries are located in a sub-AVA in the eastern hills of Russian River Valley. This small, hilly wine region contains a number of different microclimates. Chalk Hill Wineries are best known for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay production.
Chalk Hill Wine Country
There are currently six Chalk Hill wineries and 1,000 acres of vineyards in the region. Notable producers include Albini Family Vineyards, Chalk Hill Estate and Rodney Strong. The region’s off-the-beaten-path location along with excellent Chalk Hill Wineries makes it a great stop for wine tours.
Chalk Hill Wine is produced in a moderate climate. The biggest climatic variable is elevation. The more elevated east is warmer than the lower west. This has a profound impact on wine production from Chalk Hill Wineries.
Perhaps no other factor is more responsible for outstanding Chalk Hill wine production than the region’s distinctive terrain. Soils are primarily volcanic rather than the alluvial soils that characterize much of the larger Russian River Valley. Despite Chalk Hill’s name, soils are actually made of decomposed volcanic ash from a series of ancient eruptions known as the Sonoma Volcanics.
In 1983, the Federal Government recognized Chalk Hill’s unique history, climate and terrain by granting it AVA status. Over the years, Chardonnay has traditionally been grown at lower elevations, with Cabernet Sauvignon in the hills. Chalk Hill Wineries utilize this when deciding what varietal to plant in their vineyards.
Chalk Hill Wineries
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- Mar 22, 2007
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Win a Weekend Trip to Sonoma County
Enter to win a free weekend trip to Rodney Strong Vineyards in Sonoma County’s Chalk Hill AVA. - Mar 12, 2007
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Rodney Strong Vineyards to Host Summer Concert Series
Chalk Hill’s Rodney Strong Vineyards does more than produce great wine. They also host a summer concert series that is set to begin at the end of June. - Mar 02, 2007
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J Vineyards Sparkling Wine named to SF Chronicles Top 100 Wines of 2006
Chalk Hill’s J Vineyards makes the top 100 of 2006 list. - Mar 02, 2007
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