Alexander Valley Vineyards
Overview
Alexander Valley, on the historic site originally settled in the 1840s by valley namesake, Cyrus Alexander. With vineyards that stretch from the banks of the Russian River to the Mayacamas hillsides, the Wetzel Family continues the tradition of family farming on the property. Each wine reflects the unique character of the region and they are known for elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, luscious Chardonnay, rich Merlot, iconic Zinfandels, and their flagship, CYRUS – an award winning Cab based blend. AVV’s vineyard practices were initially recognized by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance in March 2006 and in 2010 they were recognized as a certified “Sonoma Green Business”.
Testimonials
Really a must stop if you love great wines and nice people and a great view of the valley. The variety of wines with such high quality is amazing. Chard, Pinot noir, Cabs, and even a great Cabernet Franc!
– Jim S., on Yelp
We had the best time at Alexander valley vineyards!! Jane took us into the wine caves and explained the intricacies of wine making. We learned so much from her! You won’t be disappointed if you stop here!
– April W., on Yelp