We are farmers. And for one week, we’re inviting you in.
Join us September 22 - 28 for Access Alexander Valley Wine Week – a week-long, reservation-based celebration of wine, hospitality, and community in one of California’s most iconic regions.
This is not a festival. There are no wristbands, no crowds – just meaningful experiences designed to bring you closer to the people, places, and wines of Alexander Valley.
From winemaker vineyard walks and exclusive tastings to curated pairings and special guest rates at local hotels, Wine Week invites you to slow down and experience wine country as it was meant to be – authentic, personal, and unforgettable. Enjoy intimate events at our wineries throughout Alexander Valley, by day, and then paint the town, keeping the Alexander Valley Wine Week vibes going. You’ll enjoy special pairings, free corkage, exclusive by-the-glass menus, winemaker pourings, and more at our restaurant partners’ locations in Healdsburg and Geyserville. Partners include Matheson, Valette, Dry Creek Kitchen, Montage, and more. For complete information please visit the Alexander Valley Winegrowers website.
At J. Rickards Winery, we have a full week of events planned! Click here to see Jim’s introductory video to our special experiences. Choose your sessions and reserve them by ordering online or calling the Reservations line at (707) 367-7741. Check out our lineup:
Vineyard Walk: Experience what an Old Vine Zinfandel Blend is as you walk with Jim and taste the wine and grapes that Rosa Brignole thought was a good drink of wine when she planted the vineyard in 1908. A full wine tasting is also included. 10 AM on Tues. 9/23, Thurs. 9/25, Sat. 9/27. 90 minutes in duration. $20 per person. Order here.
Tour the Production Area: See how we destem and crush grapes; observe the fermentation process; and taste the fermenting wine grape juice fresh from the tanks. A full wine tasting is also included. 10 AM on Mon. 9/22, Wed. 9/24, Fri. 9/26. 90 minutes in duration. $20/person. Order here.
Bottle ½ case of wine with Jim. Limited to 12 people per day. Jim will explain the blending process of our Bordeaux varietals, then guide you in filling and finishing your 6 bottles to take home. You also receive a $5 discount on any additional wines available from our current selections in the tasting room, up to 6 bottles. 1 PM on Mon. 9/22, Wed. 9/24, Fri. 9/26. 90 minutes in duration. $180 per group of 2 – 6 people per group. Order here.
Food & Wine Pairings. Enjoy two specially created small bites that showcase our award-winning white and red wines. 2 PM Mon. 9/22, Tues. 9/23, Wed. 9/24, Thurs. 9/25, Fri. 9/26. 90 minutes in duration. $20/person. Order here.