Rolling hills, ancient oaks, and great views define the eastern slopes of the Alexander Valley which runs from Cloverdale in the north to Healdsburg in the south. This long stretch of land follows the Russian River which has blessed the valley floor with rich, alluvial soils that produce wonderful grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay predominate, but you can plant most varietals here with good results. … [Read more...]
Snow
The last few days have been cool enough to make jackets and sweaters seem like a good idea. The rain has been warm enough to still feel like a California winter, but the higher hills have been dusted with a beautiful snow cover. I spend some time hiking around a new listing in the Alexander valley, and was surprised by the amount of snow I could see. Eric Drew is a great photographer and I assumed he would have some pictures of the snow. Instead, in a classic example of the way the world works, when he saw the perfect picture to take, he was without his best camera, and the memory card for his backup camera was in the office. He left me with a poetic vision that will serve until pixels arrive:Sun on snow Mt. St Helena black and white wispy cloudsUpdate Some Sonoma snow now in photo … [Read more...]
