Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir
Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir is a 750mL red wine made from 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir in Alexander Valley, California, by the Wetzel family — who bought the historic Cyrus Alexander property in 1962 and bonded the winery in 1975. The fruit comes from Dijon clones 777 and 115 plus AS2, hand-harvested and kept in separate lots. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Most lots receive a 48-hour cold soak and tank fermentation — a small portion undergoes dry-ice cryoextraction — before fermentation finishes in half-ton macrobins and the wine rests eleven months in French oak. The style is perfumed yet earthy: red and black cherry with vanilla and oak, built on smooth texture and balanced acidity.
Tasting profile: cherry, blueberry and plum with barrel spice, vanilla and light floral notes; smooth and balanced on the finish. Browse the Alexander Valley Vineyards brand collection, more red wine, and the full wine collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Serving note: a versatile table red — the winery suggests red and white meats alike; try roast chicken, mushroom risotto or grilled salmon.
Where is Alexander Valley Vineyards? In Alexander Valley, California, on the historic Cyrus Alexander property purchased by the Wetzel family in 1962; the bonded winery dates to 1975.
How is this Pinot Noir made? From estate Dijon 777, Dijon 115 and AS2 clones, hand-harvested, cold-soaked, and aged eleven months in French oak.
What size is the bottle? 750mL.