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Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of Alexander Valley, producing some of the most acclaimed wines in the world. The region's combination of warm days, cool nights, and diverse soils creates Cabs of extraordinary depth, with flavors ranging from dark cassis and black cherry to cedar, tobacco, and chocolate.

Whether you're seeking a collector-grade bottle from a legendary estate or an approachable everyday Cab, Alexander Valley's wineries deliver across every price point. Explore the wineries below to find your next favorite Cabernet.

3 Wineries Found

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Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 144

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

The 1,200-acre estate produces only Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon since the 1970s.

Reservation

$$$From $60

Zialena Winery

Alexander Valley · Sonoma4.9 · 125

Zialena Winery

Mark Mazzoni built Zialena around ten open-top concrete fermenters in 2016.

Dog OKKid Friendly

$$From $40Preview

Silver Oak Alexander Valley

Alexander Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 123

Silver Oak Alexander Valley

Silver Oak makes one wine — Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — and has since 1972.

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$$From $50

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SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn

Inn

Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.6 · 727

SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn

Five guest rooms above a three-Michelin-star restaurant in downtown Healdsburg.

Adults OnlyFoodiesCouples

★★★★★

Sonoma Bungalows

Hotel

Sonoma Valley AVA · Sonoma5.0 · 485

Sonoma Bungalows

Eight bungalows with gourmet kitchens sit a few minutes' walk from Sonoma Plaza.

Wine EnthusiastsRomantic Getaways

★★★★

The Madrona

Hotel

Russian River Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 377

The Madrona

Victorian manor on eight acres, with private bungalows and porch views of western vineyards.

Dog OK*Kid FriendlyWine LoversRomantic Getaways

★★★★

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