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Roots & Route 128: A Journey Back in Time with Alexander Valley

Celebrating 40 years of grape growing and winemaking logo.
Celebrating 40 years of grape growing and winemaking logo.

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary
of the Alexander Valley AVA

Over the last 40 years, the Alexander Valley has changed dramatically from a viticultural standpoint. Apples and plum trees have long disappeared, and wine grapes are the main agricultural focus. With nearly 15,000 acres of winegrapes in the Alexander Valley Appellation today, we as a community of family farmers who collaborate with each other to grow and produce world-class wine grapes with dedication to sustainable farming practices and Cabernet Sauvignon as the varietal of designation in Alexander Valley.

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