Sonoma County

Sonoma County runs parallel to Napa on the Pacific eastern side, and the warmer northern end works well for Bordeaux varieties and Zinfandel with the cool southern end can make elegant Pinot Noir and crisp aromatic Sauvignon Blanc.

Alexander Valley Vineyards is located on Highway 128 in northern Sonoma County, just 75 miles north of San Francisco. In 1962, it was mostly prune orchards and pastures when Maggie and Harry Wetzel  purchased a large portion of a homestead built by Cyrus Alexander, the valley`s nineteenth century namesake. Hank Wetzel, oldest son of Maggie and Harry, produced the vineyard`s first wine in 1975.  Acclaimed for crisp Chardonnay and luscious Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards brought recognition to the appellation and became a leading winery in Sonoma County.