Alexander Valley

Sonoma County · Smooth Cabernet
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Cabernet SauvignonSignature
Sonoma CountyRegion
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Best Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel
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Peak Season
Aug – Nov
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Region
Sonoma County
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon
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🤓 Did You Know?
Alexander Valley is Sonoma's premier Cabernet Sauvignon region.
Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Zinfandel

Why This Region Matters

Alexander Valley is Sonoma's premier Cabernet Sauvignon region, a broad, warm valley along the Russian River northeast of Healdsburg. The Cabernet here is famous for its supple, approachable style, ripe and rounded with soft tannins, often called the friendliest serious Cabernet in California. The valley also produces excellent Chardonnay and old-vine Zinfandel.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Country
Alexander Valley is Sonoma's premier Cabernet Sauvignon region, a broad, warm valley along the Russian River northeast of Healdsburg.
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Distinctive Climate
Alexander Valley is warmer than its Sonoma neighbors, with the Russian River moderating temperatures and morning fog cooling the lower benches.
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72 Wineries
72 producers in Alexander Valley are catalogued on WinoNotion, from boutique family estates to established names.
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Part of Sonoma County
Alexander Valley is a distinct sub-region within Sonoma County, with its own character worth seeking out on any visit.

Climate & Terroir

Alexander Valley is warmer than its Sonoma neighbors, with the Russian River moderating temperatures and morning fog cooling the lower benches. Gravelly riverbed soils and well-drained hillside benches produce the ripe, smooth-tannin Cabernet the valley is known for.

Visiting Alexander Valley

Geyserville is the valley's main hub, with Healdsburg just to the south. The valley is rural and scenic along Highway 128.

Wineries in Alexander Valley

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
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Ancient Oak Cellars
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Angels & Cowboys Wines
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Aperture Cellars
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Banshee Wines
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Blanchards Family Wine
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Bordes Wines
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Breathless Wines
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Calluna Vineyards
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Canyon Road Winery
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Capo Creek Winery
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Chalkboard Wines
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Claypool Cellars
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Clos du Bois Winery
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Delorimier Winery
📍 Alexander Valley
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Eco Terreno Wines & Vineyards
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Ehret Family Winery
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En Garde Winery
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Enchanted Hills Winery
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Foley Sonoma
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Francis Ford Coppola Winery
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Francis Ford Coppola — Sonoma
📍 Alexander Valley
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Garden Creek Vineyards
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Geyser Peak Winery
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🗺 WinoNotion Visitor Tip
Alexander Valley rewards a focused visit. Geyserville is the valley's main hub, with Healdsburg just to the south. Call ahead, many of the best estates here are by appointment only.
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