Early Residents & Visionaries | Alexander Valley AVA

Alexander Valley AVA
The climate of Alexander Valley is tempered by a subtle marine influence from the nearby Pacific Ocean, in the form of fog that moves into the valley through the Petaluma Gap. This combination of coastal and inland influences creates a magical contrast between warm days and cool nights—in other words, the high diurnal temperature differences that define the world’s finest winegrowing regions. In 1984, the 31,000-acre region was designated an American Viticultural Area (AVA), and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Alexander Valley have become well known for rich, dark berry flavors and supple tannins.