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23 pin-worthy · 2 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Alexander Valley.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Eco Terreno

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Lancaster Estate

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Robert Young Estate Winery

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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04 · ICONIC

Aperture

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Field Stone

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Vision Cellars

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Canepa Koch

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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08 · ICONIC

Garden Creek

Cited by Decanter · Wine Enthusiast

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09 · OUTSTANDING

William Gordon

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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10 · OUTSTANDING

deLorimier

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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11 · OUTSTANDING

Joseph Family Vineyards

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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12 · OUTSTANDING

Reflections

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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13 · OUTSTANDING

Wetzel Estate

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14 · OUTSTANDING

The Counselor

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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15 · OUTSTANDING

Santo Stefano

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16 · OUTSTANDING

Dunnewood

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17 · OUTSTANDING

Meola

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18 · OUTSTANDING

Rezonja Wine Cellars

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19 · OUTSTANDING

Arbios

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20 · OUTSTANDING

Nella Terra

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21 · OUTSTANDING

Smith & Elliott

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22 · OUTSTANDING

Battle Family Vineyard

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23 · OUTSTANDING

Draxton

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The Alexander Valley reading

Cabernet thrives here on the valley floor where morning fog burns off to Sonoma heat, producing wines with ripe fruit and structure that drink young but hold their grip for a decade.

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Region DNA

The character of Alexander Valley

Based on 410 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Experimental

Wide stylistic range — expect surprises

Alexander Valley
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
15
80–89 Great
58
70–79 Good
10
<70 Other
0

Based on 83 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakBlack fruitRed fruitEarthTree fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Californian Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Red
127
Californian Zinfandel
75
Californian Chardonnay
37
Californian Bordeaux Blend
24
Californian Sauvignon Blanc
24
Californian Merlot
23
Californian Rosé
21
Californian Red Blend
21

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon192Zinfandel84Chardonnay59Merlot57Pinot Noir40Cabernet Franc36Sauvignon Blanc30Shiraz/Syrah29Malbec25Petite Sirah24

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Alexander Valley

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Alexander Valley

Cabernet thrives here on the valley floor where morning fog burns off to Sonoma heat, producing wines with ripe fruit and structure that drink young but hold their grip for a decade.

Producers in Alexander Valley

Restaurants in Alexander Valley

Restaurants in Alexander Valley