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This case of fine wines from Ledson Winery and Vineyards, includes a broad selection of varieties and vintages, and is packaged with a beautiful wine rack.

Located in Kenwood, CA, the Ledson Winery & Vineyards specializes in small lots of hand-crafted wines reflecting California's uniquely diverse terroir. Expressed across a broad range of varietals including Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Barbera, Mourvedre, Primitivo, Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Johannisberg Riesling, Rosé and Madera Port, Ledson Wines champion sense of place flavors and wine making artistry.

• Contra Costa County Mourvedre 2007                     
• Contra Costa County Mourvedre 2009                     
• Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2007                        
• Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc  2012                   
• Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Rose Wine  2012            
• Sonoma Valley Barbera  2008                                   
•  Sonoma Valley Legend Red Wine  2005                           
• Alexander Valley Syrah  2006                                   
• Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon  2008       
• Old Vine Zinfandel  2004                                            
• California Caudalies Red Wine  2007                      
• Carneros Chardonay  2012                                      

Alexander Valley

Alexander Valley borders the Russian River from just south of Healdsburg, north to the Sonoma Mendocino County line. With less influence from the coastal fog, the region tends to be warm, although varying topography, soils and mesoclimates make it diverse enough to do well with a broad range of varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and Gewürztraminer.

Russian River

Stretching from Healdsburg in the north to Sebastopol and along the Russian River to the Pacific ocean, the Russian River AVA encompasses close to 10,000 acres of vineyard plantings, most of which are planted to bench land and valley floor. The region's cool climate, defined by fog intrusion from the Pacific Ocean and its proximity to the river, make it ideal for the production of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Small amounts of Johannisberg Riesling and Gewürztraminer have also done very well in the Russian River Valley.

Sonoma Valley

Cradled between Sonoma Mountain to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east, the Sonoma Valley, also known as Valley of the Moon runs from Santa Rosa in the north to the San Pablo Bay in the south. The Valley, although small, has an amazing tapestry of microclimates, elevations and soil types. It is as viticulturally diverse as regions much larger. In the southern, fog-infused Carneros region, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shine, while the warmer, up-valley bench lands favor the production of Merlot, Cabernet and Zinfandel.

Knights Valley

Situated between Alexander Valley to the north and Napa Valley to the south, the tiny Knights Valley is planted to approximately 1,000 acres of vine and enjoys a warm growing climate. The appellation is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.

Anderson Valley

With its surrounding rugged coastline and towering redwoods, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) is the most majestic and northern of California's coastal region. Although Mendocino tends to be fairly warm, the Anderson Valley appellation enjoys a long, fog-cooled growing season and has established itself as a premier producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. .

Contra Costa

One of the newest AVAs, Contra Costa is located at an inlet to the San Francisco Bay about 30 miles south of Napa Valley. The region, noted for its sandy, well drained soils and maritime influences is best known for it dry farm, old vine Zinfandel.

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