Alexander Valley

The Alexander Valley is a lengthy, warm-weathered, inland passageway of vines settled at Sonoma County’s northern end and is named after pioneer Cyrus Alexander, an early settler who received a land grant from General Vallejo.

Just enough coastal fog creeps up the Russian River Valley into the Alexander Valley to create cool climate conditions in the morning and evening. This, however, gives way to hot mid-day temperatures in what is overall a rather warm growing area. The Alexander Valley appellation is perhaps best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, but is also home to extensive plantings of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.  Today, the lowlands produce Chardonnays that achieve a flavorful ripeness with rich, long textures, whereas Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese grow in the warmer, northern end of the valley. The vineyards that cultivate on the hillsides surrounding the valley floor provide rich and complex flavors to the wine-producing grapes grown there.