Location: Northern Sonoma County, southern end of Alexander Valley

Owners: The Wetzel Family

Caves: 25,000 square feet of underground caves

Important Dates:

1962: Harry and Maggie Wetzel purchase 600 acres
1963: Started planting grapes
1969: Bottled first Alexander Valley Vineyards wine for friends & family
1975: Hank and Linda Wetzel start bonded winery Alexander Valley Vineyards
1975: First release: Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
1978: First release: Sin Zin and Pinot Noir
1979: Katie Wetzel Murphy joins Alexander Valley Vineyards
1984: First release: Merlot
1986: First release: Reserve Chardonnay
1993: First release: Gewurz
1994: First release: Syrah
1995: First release: CYRUS
1996: First release: Cabernet Franc
1998: First release: Reserve Wine Club Blend
1998: Kevin Hall joins AVV
2001: First release: Redemption Zinfandel
2004: First release: Temptation Zinfandel
2005: First release: dry Rose' of Sangiovese

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