Alder Springs Vineyard

In the late 1980s, Stu Bewley became fascinated with the mystery of how to grow world-class wine grapes. Bewley traveled to Europe and South America to interview growers, winemakers, and consultants. He studied viticulture at the University of California at Davis, and poured over books and scientific journals dedicated to rootstocks, clones, elevation and drainage. And over a period of years he began to develop his own theories about growing e...

Two of the most important factors for growing wine grapes are location and terrain. Alder Springs is ideally situated for both. We're 150 miles north of San Francisco and 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Our extreme location and steep terrain has allowed us to choose the most beneficial growing condition for several different varietals. We have planted 31 individual blocks of vines – 140 acres in total – each in its ideal microclimate. But a g...

Whites

Anything but typical, the Alder Springs Vineyard white varietals are known for beautiful expressions of minerality and bright acidity. These are balanced perfectly by complex fruit flavors. Our Chardonnay vines produce elegant wines with a nervous tension akin to Grand Cru Chablis or Volnay rather than typical California productions.

Reds

The taste of mineral and stone with our characteristic lushness. Reds from Alder Springs V...