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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

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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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

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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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 wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Alexander Valley with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Aperture

    12291 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA 95448

    Critics' peak 96 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  2. 02
    Garden Creek

    Alexander Valley, United States

    Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  3. 03
    Robert Young Estate Winery

    4960 Red Winery Road,, 95441, Geyserville, United States

    Critics' peak 94 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  4. 04
    Battle Family Vineyard

    Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA., Wines: Known for "opulent" Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of plum and nutmeg and Cabernet Franc., Production: Focuses on small-lot, family-owned production., Style: Sustainable farming practices., Reputation: Recognized by Wine Enthusiast for balanced and elegant wines., Wine Enthusiast, +4, You can find current ratings and community notes on Vivino and Vinify, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  5. 05
    Lancaster Estate

    15001 Chalk Hill Road, 95448, Healdsburg, United States

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  6. 06
    Vision Cellars

    340 Windsor River Rd, 95492, Windsor, United States

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  7. 07
    Draxton

    4001 Highway 128, 95441, Geyserville, United States

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  8. 08
    Joseph Family Vineyards

    10300 Highway 128, 95448, Healdsburg, United States

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  9. 09
    Eco Terreno

    374 E Napa St,, 95476, Sonoma, United States

    Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  10. 10
    deLorimier

    2001 Highway 128, 95441, Geyserville, United States

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  11. 11
    William Gordon

    27800 River Rd, 95425, Cloverdale, United States

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  12. 12
    Nella Terra

    5005 Sheridan Rd, Sunol, CA 94586, near the 680 freeway., Tasting Room Hours: Open Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM–4:30 PM (reservations recommended)., Tasting Availability: Friday visits are by appointment only., Experiences: Picnic opportunities, bocce ball, and intimate, rustic-style events., Event Capacity: Specializes in weddings with a dedicated tent and garden area, United States

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

About Alexander Valley

Alexander Valley is a wine region in United States, home to 149 producers tracked on Femente, 15 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay, producing Californian Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Red and Californian Zinfandel wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit.

Alexander Valley — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Alexander Valley?
The most planted varieties in Alexander Valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Alexander Valley known for?
Alexander Valley is known for Californian Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Red, Californian Zinfandel, and Californian Chardonnay wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit.
How many wineries are in Alexander Valley?
Femente tracks 149 producers in Alexander Valley, of which 15 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Alexander Valley?
Alexander Valley is a wine region in United States.

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

Wineries in Alexander Valley

Restaurants in Alexander Valley

Restaurants in Alexander Valley