Alexander Valley Vineyards

Even though this vineyard may be a bit out of the way, it is well worth the trip. The wine was delicious, the tour of the wine cave was fun and informative, and our guide was very knowledgeable. Best of all, the tastings are a bargain compared to the cheap pours and high costs at so many of the other vineyards. The people that worked at the vineyard were all super friendly and knowledgeable about the wine. My family really enjoyed our time here and would absolutely recommend it for groups, couples, and even families with children. Thank you for a great experience.

Decades of history, family and beauty surround this estate. . . and when you see it, smell it and taste it, you'll understand why because with history, family and beauty Alexander Valley Vineyards surpasses lovely!! My husband and I visited during harvest in early November [it was our 40 and 10 celebration, my first visit to CA and without the kids!] We saw first-hand what it takes to produce an extraordinary Cabernet! From quality control to pressing grapes and barrel aging in caves, AVV knows how to build character and (to put it simply,) "great wine!" We also had the pleasure of meeting Harry Wetzel, owner and original winemaker at AVV. His casual charm and simplicity - plus those suspenders! - but attention to detail took our breath away! The tasting room was also inviting, serving as a common place to learn and taste all Alexander Valley has to offer. Staff members were familiar with the history of the estate and thoroughly enjoyed sharing in the everyday stories dating back to Alexander himself. We look forward to returning. . . maybe this time we'll visit the old schoolhouse and the special place a top the hill, but until then; sip, savor and enjoy AVV!!!

What an incredible experience at Alexander Valley Vineyards! This was a trip we will never forget and have been sharing pics with our friends and family since our stay. We enjoyed the beauty of the property, and had a thoughtfully curated wine tasting, followed by a tour of the wine caves. My husband and I had the opportunity to stay in the 1860’s schoolhouse, which is in the middle of the vineyard, surrounded by their farm, and stunning views. It was a surreal experience! The staff at AVV blew us away with their genuine hospitality and will be a definite destination for us on our returning trips!

It is always such a treat to visit AVV! It's one of my favorite wineries in wine country - the hospitality is always top notch and the folks in the tasting room are always so friendly. I really enjoy how relaxed and charming the tasting room is - it truly feels like Sonoma. The winery makes some of my favorite Cabernet's in the County and the wines are so affordably priced. I really enjoyed tasting the newer Sauvignon Blanc this year and also the Cyrus is always such a treat to sip. The grounds are so beautiful - lots of gorgeous vistas and being able to take the cave tours are always so fun. Being a dog lover, one of my favorite parts are the winery dogs milling about the grounds. They're super friendly and add to the fun and welcoming vibe at the winery. The tasting room employees will make you feel so welcome and will guide you through their delicious wines at your own relaxed pace. AVV is a must visit if you are in Sonoma - you will love it!

We felt a bit bamboozled by this tasting experience. We paid $40 pp for a wine and cheese pairing. We arrived at our time and they set us up outside, poured the wines, gave us cheese, and left. Didn’t talk about the vineyards, didn’t give us any explanation or description of any of the wines and didn’t talk about any of the cheese pairings except to say the last cheese was not blue cheese. We ended up having to come inside due to the bees that were landing on us throughout our tasting. Upon looking at the menu we realized it said free tastings excluding reserve wines. Our tasting only included one reserve wine. Overall just not a great experience. We definitely recommend you just show up for a free tasting rather than booking in advance. We did think the property was gorgeous and the wine was good so that counts for something. I’m sure this isn’t standard for them but just what we personally experienced on our honeymoon.