Best Syrah in Russian River Valley

Syrah in Russian River Valley produces bold, peppery wines with dark fruit, smoked meat, and a savory complexity that sets it apart from the region's more common varietals. Thriving in both warm hillside vineyards and cooler coastal sites, Syrah rewards adventurous tasters with some of wine country's most exciting and underappreciated bottles.

The wineries below are Russian River Valley's standout Syrah producers — explore them for an alternative to the Cabernet and Pinot mainstream.