About J. Rickards Winery
J. Rickards Winery is one of northern Sonoma County's most genuinely rewarding discoveries. Expedia travel guides consistently list it among the notable nearby attractions for Cloverdale visitors alongside Fritz Underground and Geyser Peak, a cluster of genuinely good small producers in the area that most wine tourists skip entirely in favor of Healdsburg.
Founded in 1999 by Jeff and Cynthia Rickards, the estate sits on the Chianti Road in Cloverdale, the same road as Silver Oak's Alexander Valley estate, producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and other varietals from their northernmost Alexander Valley property. The wines are consistently honest, well-priced, and showing the warm, generous character of the appellation's most northern expression.
The weekend appointment-only format ensures personalized attention from the Rickards family themselves, making it one of the most genuinely personal small-estate experiences in Sonoma County.
At its Cloverdale, Sonoma County location, J. Rickards Winery presents a featured lineup that includes Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Sauvignon Blanc. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.
"The Cloverdale hidden gem, estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel from the northernmost reaches of Alexander Valley, consistently underpriced and ov"
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Alexander Valley SettingJ Rickards is located in Alexander Valley, Sonoma’s flagship sub-AVA for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Warm Sonoma RedsThe valley’s warm afternoon temperatures and well-drained soils suit Cabernet, Merlot, and Bordeaux blends.
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Healdsburg AdjacentMost Alexander Valley estates are within easy reach of Healdsburg Plaza for lunch and lodging.
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Featured Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The J. Rickards signature, warm, generous northern Alexander Valley Cab at an honest price. Showing the full-bodied character of the appellation from the Cloverdale end of the valley.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Estate Zinfandel from the northern Alexander Valley, spicy, concentrated, and showing the warm character of this upper-valley growing site.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah
Dark, inky estate Petite Sirah, showing the depth and tannic structure this underappreciated variety achieves in Alexander Valley's warm climate.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp estate Sauvignon Blanc, the ideal white for the northern Alexander Valley terroir and the estate's warm, welcoming outdoor tasting setting.
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Family Estate Weekend Tasting
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Weekend appointment tasting with the Rickards family on their northern Alexander Valley estate, warm, personal, and showing wines that consistently over-deliver for the price.
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