Alexander Valley Wineries

Located 10 minutes east of downtown Healdsburg, our new, state-of-the-art winery is now open for walk-in tastings, guided tours and food and wine pairings.

Designed to “Frame the Vineyard”, the winery features panoramic views of the Alexander Valley bench and our surrounding 113 acre estate and 75 acres of prime Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed at our modern barn-inspired tasting room adjacent to the iconic Silver Oak water tower. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of how sustainable vineyard management contributes to wine quality, as well as the technologies and practices we apply toward resource management and vineyard health.

Nestled in Sonoma County’s scenic Alexander Valley, Soda Rock Winery offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy an eclectic mix of wine-country experiences. Sip a delicious array of wines with a focus on Bordeaux varietals. View the splendid surroundings and appreciate the historical buildings that have been beautifully restored using green building and recycling practices.

Owners Ken and Diane Wilson’s vineyards are renowned for producing award-winning wines, and it is from these vineyards that Soda Rock sources its grapes. Winemakers Diane Wilson and Antoine Favero produce our superb wines from Wilson vineyards located throughout Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys.

The expansive tasting room and surrounding buildings offer locals and visitors a chance to relax in several sitting areas, savor Soda Rock’s superb wines, enjoy a picnic and take in the beauty of the spectacular valley and distant hills. Our tasting bar, recycled from a local tavern, fills the room with rustic 19th century charm and reflects the historic significance of the property.

Soda Rock is the original site of the Alexander Valley general store and post office, and was once the central hub of activity for the valley. Historic records provide evidence of the first bonded winery on this property in 1880. Many locals remember Soda Rock Winery from the 1980s, when the Tomka family temporarily revived the old site.

When Ken and Diane Wilson purchased the property in 2000, the charm you see today was just a vision in Ken’s imagination. After years of neglect, this local landmark had fallen into serious disrepair. Recognizing the property’s historic value and appreciating the architecture of the stone buildings and water tower, Ken launched Soda Rock’s long-term restoration plan.

Today you see a decade of a carefully planned restoration using recycled and green materials whenever possible. Ken painstakingly sought out materials that could be reused, allowing the site to retain its essential historic character.

Soda Rock aspires to regain its place in the community and to serve and provide amazing venues for social gatherings, promoting local agricultural products, cuisine, and artisanal specialties.

We know you’ll enjoy your visit to our historic winery facility, appreciate the superb wines and drink in the beauty of Alexander Valley.

We are a boutique winery and estate located in Sonoma County’s famed Alexander Valley.

The vineyards are nestled on a hilltop close to the Russian River. With support from our wine makers, we have created elegant yet delicate wines with the most impressionable flavors and bouquets. Our patrons have described our wines as European in style and the sommeliers at the top establishments have hailed our wines as the most expressive of their varietals from our region.

Our Zinfandel is “claret” in style and marks all the characteristics of the greatest mount-watering varietals with soft tannins, rich fruit and ruby color. The wine is elegant with expressive aromas and layers upon layers of luscious berries and black cherries. On the palate, the fruit is integrated with soft tannins to create a smooth and silky texture. The wine has a long and magical finish with hints of gentle spice.

Our Viognier is “Condrieu” in style and exudes scents of orange blossom and honeysuckle along with layers of apricot, peaches and nectarine. The wine is deliciously ripe and fruitful, yet surprisingly dry and full-bodied with a luscious mouth-feel. The finish is moderately long, refreshing and crisp with a burst of acidity.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon is “Bordeaux” in style and is marked with cassis and plums with silky textures and refined tannins. It is seductive on the palate with gorgeous aromas of vanilla and chocolate. The perfect acidity makes the wine a pairing choice with a variety of dishes and is among the most spectacular examples of the varietal.