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After purchasing the historic Cyrus Alexander homestead, Harry and Maggie Wetzel strived to create a thriving agricultural lifestyle on the property. They raised their children along with their vines in...

Alexander Valley Vineyards produces 100,000 cases annually, 17 varietal wines and proprietary blends. Seventy-five percent of AVV?s production is red wine. Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon constitute roughly half of...

Overall, 2016 was a more normal growing season than the last few years. While the drought was still persistent, we received much needed rain over the winter and early spring....

We prune our Merlot vines heavily and drop fruit several times during the growing season so the remaining clusters ripen evenly. Winemaker Kevin Hall has found that fermenting Merlot at...

The Wetzel Family Estate now grows fourteen grape varieties, on diverse sites stretching from the banks of the Russian River up onto the hillsides. Each grape variety is matched to...

Thanks to its popularity both for home winemaking and as communion wine, many Zinfandel vines were able to survive prohibition, leading to the abundance of "old vine" Zinfandels. These low-yielding,...

Contributing Editor Virginie Boone has been with Wine Enthusiast since 2010, and reviews the wines of Napa and Sonoma. Boone began her writing career with Lonely Planet travel guides, which...

Contributing Editor Virginie Boone has been with Wine Enthusiast since 2010, and reviews the wines of Napa and Sonoma. Boone began her writing career with Lonely Planet travel guides, which...

Thanks to its popularity both for home winemaking and as communion wine, many Zinfandel vines were able to survive prohibition, leading to the abundance of "old vine" Zinfandels. These low-yielding,...

Mahogany with touches of ruby and sangria. Hints of cherry, earl grey, lavender and dry herbs lingering on black currant, white pepper and saffron on the nose. The palate is...

\n \n \n \nThis is a wow wine, half barrel-fermented and half fermented in stainless steel, that impresses from start to finish. Candied cassis and emphatic aromas of violet ride...

\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDeep, dark, black oil with touches of mauve on the rim. Beautiful nose of spices and flowers, such as thyme and lilacs with a...

Our Sauvignon Blanc comes from our 4-acre 18-year-old dry-farmed vineyard which sits at an altitude of 850 feet. The wine is fermented and aged in new French oak barrels for...

\n \n \n \n \nFermentation of Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon occurs in both open and closed top fermenters. Certain lots are allowed to macerate on their skins for up to three...

\n \n \n \n \nThis 2016 Altvs is a delicious bottle of wine. Compared with Merus, it is more classically Cabernet Sauvignon, not as opulent but with great length and...

Richard Arrowood is an iconic wine master who has been making wine exclusively in Sonoma County for more than for 50-plus years. When he resigned his position to devote himself...

Richard Arrowood is an iconic wine master who has been making wine exclusively in Sonoma County for more than for 50-plus years. When he resigned his position to devote himself...

Richard Arrowood is an iconic wine master who has been making wine exclusively in Sonoma County for more than for 50-plus years. When he resigned his position to devote himself...

Richard Arrowood is an iconic wine master who has been making wine exclusively in Sonoma County for more than for 50-plus years. When he resigned his position to devote himself...

Richard Arrowood is an iconic wine master who has been making wine exclusively in Sonoma County for more than for 50-plus years. When he resigned his position to devote himself...

Richard Arrowood is an iconic wine master who has been making wine exclusively in Sonoma County for more than for 50-plus years. When he resigned his position to devote himself...

Cabernet Sauvignon?is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy,...

We are Ammunition. Our wines are specifically crafted for sportsmen and outdoorsmen with an appreciation for adventure and the finer things in life. Our wines are made from some of...

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard comes from a vineyard that contains more river rock. It's very deep purple-black in color and reveals exuberant cassis, black cherries, plum preserves...

The story of Anakota begins deep in the heart of the Knights Valley AVA in rural Sonoma County. Located in an ancient volcanic zone, this pristine and relatively unknown place...

The 2016 growing season began early, although we saw a moderate summer with a few heat spikes in July. A welcome period of cooling arrived in September just in time...

Just look at a map of Paso Robles wineries and at the very southern tip you will find our Vineyard. Here, amid the rugged Santa Lucia mountain range just 14...

Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge Red Blend Paso Robles 2016 750 ML Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge Red Blend Paso Robles 2016 750 ML

Ancient Peaks Renegade Red Blend Paso Robles 2017 750 ML Ancient Peaks Renegade Red Blend Paso Robles 2017 750 ML

Ancient Peaks Zinfandel Paso Robles 2017 750 ML Ancient Peaks Zinfandel Paso Robles 2017 750 ML

Angeline Merlot Reserve Paso Robles 2018 750 ML Angeline Merlot Reserve Paso Robles 2018 750 ML

Angry Bunch represents a family of Zinfandels produced from superior AVAs and vineyard sites in northern California. The name "Angry Bunch" refers to the powerful, boldly flavored style produced from...

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines of?Burgundy?prove that it is unquestionably worth...

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines of?Burgundy?prove that it is unquestionably worth...