Sonoma County's Alexander Valley was mostly prune orchards and pastures when, in 1962, Maggie and Harry Wetzel purchased a large portion of a homestead built by Cyrus Alexander, the valley's nineteenth century namesake. In 1963 they boldly planted premium grape varieties, among the first in the area. They bottled their first vintage of Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon in 1968, but this wine was only given to friends and family.

In 1975 the family built a small winery and Hank Wetzel, oldest son of Maggie and Harry, produced Alexander Valley Vineyard's first wine in 1975. His wife Linda set up the books and managed the winery office. AVV quickly established a reputation for estate grown wines with distinctive varietal character. Acclaimed for crisp Chardonnay and luscious Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards brought recognition to the appellation and became a leading winery in Sonoma County.

$120 per person excluding tax and gratuity for the tasting dinner and all wines

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Winery Pairing Dinner

Friday 7th April 2023

6.30 pm Pairing Dinner

Alexander Valley Gurwurz

House-cured Scottish Salmon Gravlax
Potato Puff with Lemon, Dill and Granny Smith Apple Creme Fraiche

Alexander Valley Estate Chardonnay 2019

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Spiced Maple Leaf Duck Breast
Caramelized Red Cabbage, Jerusalem Artichoke and Black Cherry Sauce

Alexander Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2019

Spiced Roasted Rack of Australian Lamb
Savoyard Potatoes, Farmer's Market baby Carrots, Cauliflower and Mint

Alexander Valley School Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Pavlova with Rhubarb
candied Ginger and Strawberries

Alexander valley Estate Rosé 2020

Coffee

$120 per person excluding tax and gratuity

Food by Masterchef Mark Salter and wines by Penny Haase