Orange County Wine-Bringing the Winery to YOU - Stonestreet Alexander Mtn Estates .... at Purple Feet

In 1848, Cyrus Alexander planted wine grapes in Sonoma County -- at a site just two miles from the Stonestreet Winery; the first Alexander Valley winery was established in 1872.  After a rich history of orchard farming and cattle grazing, the Alexander Mountain Estate was purchased in 1995 by Jess Jackson, owner of Stonestreet Winery.

The valley's fame rests on the superior red Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot it produces.

Fog is part of the reason that wine grapes do so well in the valley. Fog enters the Alexander Valley after sundown, but due to the area's unique geographic configuration, does not drain down slopes in the early morning. Instead, it lingers in the valley until it burns off. Because the vineyards keep their evening cool later into the morning, grapes ripen slowly and develop optimal character.

Soil is another reason that Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in particular thrive in the Alexander Valley. Sedimentary rock underlies the valley, but volcanic subsoils can be found in the eastern hills--the result of ancient volcanic activity.

On their Alexander Mountain Estate, Stonestreet practices eco-sensitive farming to safeguard the grasslands, woodlands, chaparral, streambeds, wetlands, redwood forests and coniferous forests found there. Of the 5,100 acres they own, fewer than 1,000 were planted to grapes and not one tree was cut down to make way for vineyards.

Join us tonight to taste the wines of Stonestreet – Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and their superb Bordeaux blend, Legacy.

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