VOLUME 9, ISSUE 24
May 5, 2013
May 5, 2013
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Cork Dork Etude: Inspired Wines of the Carneros the Gardener: Got Organic Grapes? Bravium: Relish the Acidity Rivers-Marie: 2010 & 2011 Reflect the Challenges of Farming on the Edge Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard Foursight Wines: Family Excels with Pinot COBB Wines: No Wine Before Its Time Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently Rosé and Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines Pinot Briefs
Cork Dork Etude: Inspired Wines of the Carneros the Gardener: Got Organic Grapes? Bravium: Relish the Acidity Rivers-Marie: 2010 & 2011 Reflect the Challenges of Farming on the Edge Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard Foursight Wines: Family Excels with Pinot COBB Wines: No Wine Before Its Time Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently Rosé and Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines Pinot Briefs
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Alexander Valley Vineyards
| Owner(s) | Wetzel Family |
| Web site | www.avvwine.com |
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Maggie and Harry Wetzel bought a large part of a homestead built by Cyrus Alexander in 1962. The Wetzels were among the first to plant wine grapes in the area and built a small winery. Hank Wetzel, oldest son of Maggie and Harry, produced Alexander Valley Vineyard's first wine in 1975. The winery became known for Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wetzel Family Estate now grows fourteen grape varieties. Hank Wetzel oversees the vineyard and winery operations, with Mark House managing the vineyards and Kevin Hall making the wines. Harry Wetzel IV is now an assistant winemaker.
Production is 100,000 cases annually of 17 varietal wines and proprietary blends including an Estate Pinot Noir from Alexander Valley.
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