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Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Sponsors

At Alexander Valley Winegrowers, community is everything. From educational programs and grower advocacy to signature events like TASTE Alexander Valley and...

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Munselle Vineyards: Farming in the Alexander Valley since 1876 – Six Generations Strong

Munselle Vineyards: Farming in the Alexander Valley since 1876 – Six Generations Strong Munselle Vineyards congratulates the Alexander Valley Winegrowers on...

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From the City to the Vines: A Journey of Grit and Grapes by Jim Rickards of J. Rickards Winery

From the City to the Vines: A Journey of Grit and Grapes by Jim Rickards of J. Rickards Winery In June...

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The Journey to Fox Hill Vineyard: Our Dream Realized

The Journey to Fox Hill Vineyard: Our Dream Realized Hello, I’m Carole Farrell, and I’d like to share with you the...

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The Robert Young Legacy: Six Generations of Family Farming in Alexander Valley

The Robert Young Legacy: Six Generations of Family Farming in Alexander Valley The Robert Young Legacy: Six Generations of Family Farming...

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The History of Trentadue Winery

The History of Trentadue Winery The Trentadue family arrived in Sonoma County long before the region gained a reputation as the...

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A Story of Warnecke Ranch

A Story of Warnecke Ranch Written by Alice Warnecke Sutro In 1984, Warnecke Ranch’s 80 acres were entirely contracted to Gallo....

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Inside the World of Banshee Wines: A Journey of Growth and Passion

Inside the World of Banshee Wines: A Journey of Growth and Passion Nestled at the foot of the Mayacamas mountain range...

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Pioneering Spirits: The Founding of Alexander Valley AVA – A Conversation with Hank and Linda Wetzel

Introduction  I’m Brigid Harris, a board member and winery owner here in the Alexander Valley, and it’s truly an honor to...

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Bedarra Vineyards – Jeff and Brigid Harris

Our love for Alexander Valley began in 2002 when we moved up to the Bay Area from Los Angeles.  We quickly...