Alexander Valley

Alexander Valley is a wine region in Sonoma County, USA.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Vines root into alluvial, free-draining and gravel.

The climate is mediterranean, running fog-prone.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine and dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows refreshing and expressive and highlighting the varietal character.

Producers worth knowing include Clos du Bois, E&J Gallo, Geyser Peak and Kendall-Jackson.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, rich pasta dishes and bold cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Refreshing and expressive, Highlighting the varietal character.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus, Sonoma County, California
• Alexander Valley Vineyards Wetzel Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, USA
• Aperture Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA
• Aperture Cellars Red Blend, Alexander Valley, USA
• Blue Rock 'Baby Blue' Red, Alexander Valley, USA
• Blue Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA
• Decoy Limited Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA
• Devil Proof Malbec, Alexander Valley, USA

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Rich pasta dishes
• Bold cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

Nearby regions.

Alexander Valley: common questions

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Sonoma County guide.