Alexander Valley

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Climate: Warm, sheltered valley; warm days, cooler evenings

Tucked against the Mayacamas Mountains and the Mendocino border, Alexander Valley has earned a reputation for generous, approachable Cabernet Sauvignon - plush, fruit-forward, and distinctly Sonoman.

Winery~Town/Area~ Website~Notes

Jordan Winery Healdsburg jordanwinery.com Elegant Bordeaux-style Cabernet and Chardonnay; legendary hospitality

Alexander Valley Vineyards Healdsburg avvwine.com Multi-generation family estate; historic site; estate Cabernet and Chardonnay

Stonestreet Estate Wines Healdsburg stonestreetestate.com Mountain estate wines; Cabernet and Chardonnay from Knights Valley border

Francis Ford Coppola Winery Geyserville francisfordcoppolawinery.com Film memorabilia, pools, and full-service hospitality; accessible wines

Murphy-Goode Estate Geyserville murphygoodewinery.com Family-founded; easy-drinking Cabernet and Fumé Blanc

Simi Winery Healdsburg simiwinery.com Historic winery est. 1876; Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon

Trentadue Winery Geyserville trentadue.com Estate winery with Italian roots; La Storia dessert wine a standout