Alexander Valley Vineyards is owned and operated by the Harry Wetzel family. Founded in 1975, it is located on Cyrus Alexander's old homestead.The Wetzel Family Estate now grows fourteen grape varieties, on diverse sites stretching from the banks of the Russian River up onto the hillsides. Each grape variety is matched to a specific soil type and exposure. Vineyard Manager Mark Houser and Winemaker Kevin Hall work as a team to maximize fruit flavor in the vineyard and to create balanced wines that capture the grapes' varietal characteristics. Hank Wetzel oversees the vineyard and winery operations, and his wife Linda continues to oversee administration. Now the third generation of Wetzels has joined the winery. Harry Wetzel, IV is assistant winemaker while younger brother Robert is the National Sales Manager.
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Alexander Valley wine with medium body, great fruit flavors and smooth, structured tannins. Winemaker Kevin Hall added 6
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“At the winery, the Syrah was blended with a bit of Viognier and some Grenache from 85-year-old vines. The wine was aged for 20 months
The 2018 Syrah is a deep purple wine with rich aromas of plum, violets, black cherry, vanilla, oak and blackberry. The vintage is a classic
At the winery, the Syrah was blended with a bit of Viognier and some Grenache from 85-year-old vines. The wine was aged for 20 months
Wine & Spirits 91 “Lush flavors of cherry, cassis, and blackberry along with smooth structured tannins and long finish.”-W&S “This is an elegant wine with aromas of
“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Alexander Valley wine with medium body, great fruit flavors and smooth, structured tannins. Winemaker Kevin Hall added 13%
"Aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, cherry, cassis, plum, vanilla and a slight cocoa and chocolate note. In the glass there are rich flavors of plum,
Wine Enthusiast 91 "This affordable wine offers tangy oak and tannin along with vibrant red fruit. Leather and juicy black plum add to its soft layers
Wine Advocate 90 The 2014 Pinot Noir, which they first produced in 1978, is a blend from the well-known Dijon clones along with the so-called Pommard
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Alexander Valley wine with medium body, great fruit flavors and polished tannins. Winemaker Kevin Hall added 6% Merlot
" Our Syrah vineyards are located on the Wetzel Family Estate near the schoolhouse where the vines enjoy the warm days and cool nights that
"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Alexander Valley wine with medium body, great fruit flavors and polished tannins. Winemaker Kevin Hall added 6% Merlot
Wine Advocate 92+ Alexander Valley Vineyards has been making Cabernet Sauvignon for a long time, and the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is from 100% organically grown grapes.
" This is a concentrated dark purple wine in the glass with spicy aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, plum dark chocolate and vanilla. There is
" Over the years our interest in Rhone varietals has increased and we started planting additional Rhone sourced selections in 2009. This vintage now includes
" This Alexander Valley (86%) Zinfandel has elegant red fruit flavors of raspberry and strawberry, Suisun Valley (13.86%) Zinfandel adds ripe, jammy flavors, while a
Wine & Spirits 92 First produced by the Wetzel family in 1978, Sin Zin now comes from vineyards throughout Alexander Valley, from the valley floor to
Wine Advocate 87 " There are nearly 60,000 cases of the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Cabernet
This wine is always complex and rich, but the 2011 has a classic elegance and silky dimension as well. This wine is always limited, we
Beverage Tasting Institute 89 " 2011 is a vintage that will go down in the record books. Rain at bloom lowered yields dramatically. That lower yield
" Light and late are the two words most often used to describe the 2011 vintage. A wet winter and spring delayed bloom, then heavy
" The 2011 is 100% Zinfandel with aromas of black plum, black cherry, vanilla and oak. There are rich flavors of plum and black cherry
" In the glass this is a concentrated dark purple wine with spicy aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, plum, chocolate, black pepper and vanilla. There
Beverage Dynamics 97 " Alexander Valley Vineyards CYRUS 2010 (California). Done in the meritage style (Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec); winemaker Kevin
" The 2010 includes a small amount of Petite Sirah to broaden the mouthfeel on the wine and add a little more dark fruit to