Cyrus Alexander was a 19th century adventurer, rancher, gold miner, community leader and since 1995, the namesake of CYRUS,
our benchmark red wine that showcases the Alexander Valley.

Our estate winery is located on the original Alexander homestead; to date only two families have owned the property, the Alexanders and Wetzels.
CYRUS is our tribute to this special land and the region we call home.

We need your help to celebrate the next release of CYRUS.

Are you a foodie?

Do you have a talent for creating just the right recipe to pair with your favorite wine? If so, read on.

We're looking for new recipes featuring AVV wines and to kick off
the next release of CYRUS we’re holding a recipe contest to find
the best pairing for CYRUS.

Submit your original unpublished recipe featuring CYRUS
by January 31, 2012 in Word format via e-mail to:

Chef King Harry Wetzel and AVV Ambassador Katie Wetzel Murphy
will judge the recipes and be our official taste testers.

• The first place winner will receive two tickets to the Cyrus dinner
in March and their recipe will be published in the March/Cyrus shipment
and on the AVV website.*

• Second place winner will receive two tickets to Spring Bash
and their recipe will be published on the AVV website.*

• Third place winner will receive a bottle of 2008 Cyrus
and recipe published on the AVV website.*

All entrants must be at least 21 years old at time of entry. No purchase required to enter. Offer void where prohibited by law.

E-mail AVV for full contest rules:

* and may be used in other AVV promotions, marketing and point of sale materials.

Stop by and visit our tasting room today and you’ll quickly see why AVV continues to win awards throughout the country.

Cave Tours are available daily at 11AM and 2PM. Tasting Room open daily 10-5. Stop by, visit our tasting room today and you’ll quickly see why
wine lovers named AVV the Best Sonoma Winery in 2011.

Cave Tours are available daily at 11AM and 2PM.
Tasting Room open daily 10AM to 5PM.

Welcome to Alexander Valley Vineyards

Welcome to our family-owned wine estate, once the original homestead of Cyrus Alexander, the 19th century rancher and namesake of this prominent viticultural appellation, Alexander Valley.

We purchased the land from the Alexander's heirs in 1962, planted vineyards, and in 1975 built our winery. Here we grow grapes and produce delicious wines that complement food and enrich your dining experience.

Alexander Valley Vineyards is located on Highway 128 in northern Sonoma County, just 75 miles north of San Francisco, 6 miles from the sleepy town of Healdsburg and 16 miles from Calistoga in the Napa Valley.

Visit our historic property, taste our award-winning wines including our
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and our renowned Sin Zin, bring a picnic
andenjoy beautiful vistas of our peaceful,rural valley.
For more information call 1-800-888-7209 or 707-433-7209 x113 or x116.

Proprietor and General Managing Partner

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