Who owns Alexander Valley Vineyards?

The Trione family has a rich history in the Sonoma County wine industry as grape growers for 40+ years and winery owners.

What wines are from Alexander Valley?

The prestige of the Alexander Valley name, however, is more often attributed to the smaller-production wines of Murphy-Goode, Clos du Bois and Geyser Peak. A number of other grape varieties are also grown in Alexander Valley, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

What kind of wine is Alexander Valley known for?

The Alexander Valley is capable of growing a wide range of grape varieties but in recent years, the area has been noted for the quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The alluvial soils of the region tend to impart a rich, chocolate note to the Cabernet.

How many wineries are in Alexander Valley?

Characterized by 82 winegrowers, 31 wineries, and 15,000 vineyard acres, Alexander Valley has no shortage of wine. Yet with a history that includes once being California’s second-most visited tourism destination, after Disneyland, the Alexander Valley has so many things to do beyond just winery hopping.

Is Alexander Valley part of Napa?

Separated by the Mayacamas, Napa Valley and Alexander Valley are neighbors but are also very different. More inland, the Napa Valley appellation (AVA) is more uniformly warm throughout the year.

Where is Alexander Valley located?

The Alexander Valley is located 75 miles north of San Francisco and 1.5 hours by car on 101 North. Located north of Healdsburg and east of Geyserville, the Alexander Valley stretches 25 miles from north to south with the beautiful Russian River meandering through.

Who is Alexander Valley named after?

Cyrus Alexander
Named after an enterprising pioneer by the name of Cyrus Alexander, the Alexander Valley was considered a better place to grow wheat and raise cattle before it gained fame for its grapes. In the 1880s, immigrants formed the Italian Swiss Colony agricultural cooperative at Asti.

Where is the Chalk Hill Gap?

Sonoma County
The Chalk Hill AVA is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Sonoma County, California. The boundaries of the wine appellation cover the northeast corner of the Russian River Valley AVA.

How many wineries are in Healdsburg?

Less than two hours from the Bay Area, Sonoma County’s charming Healdsburg offers more than 80 vineyards throughout the destination and 40 tasting rooms alone in the downtown plaza.

Why is there a Russian River in California?

While the Russians planted the first grapevines, much of the growth in the rest of the 1800s was a result of the Italian immigrants, many of who were drawn to California by the Gold Rush.

What are the 4 S’s of wine tasting?

Swirl, sniff, sip and spit was the phrase used in the 1980s and 1990s by our Sonoma County Wineries Association to help people in a humorous way to taste wine responsibly. Easy to remember not always easy to do especially the last word.

Is Napa County a separate AVA from Napa Valley?

The Napa Valley is itself an AVA, and it has been since it received its own designation in 1981. It is California’s first recognized AVA and the second in the United States.

What wine is Healdsburg known for?

Located at the center of three diverse Sonoma County wine regions—Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley—Healdsburg has it all: cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, old vine Zinfandel, world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, and views abound.

What kind of wine is Healdsburg known for?

Healdsburg is part of Sonoma wine country and it’s as beautiful as it is charming. Surrounded by Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Alexander Valley, these three wine regions lend themselves to fantastic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as old vine Zins and delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.

What did the Native Americans call the Russian River?

Shabaikai
Indian Settlement Experts believe the Pomo settled in Sonoma County, particularly along the Russian River (which they called Shabaikai meaning “long snake”) as early as 5000BCE.

Who owns the Russian River?

Vinnie Cilurzo
Russian River Brewing Company