Our History

Geyser Peak Winery in 1882, Alexander Valley
CIrca 1882, The original winery production facility.

Our History

A long heritage of winemaking with a relatively recent resurgence, Geyser Peak Winery's roots in Sonoma County winemaking run deep. Founded in 1880 by Augustus Quitzow, one of Sonoma County's pioneer winemakers, the original winery was built in Geyserville in 1882. Perched on a hillside across from Geyser Peak Mountain, the winery claimed a view of the clouds of thermal steam that billowed from the mountain's summit. Today, Geyser Peak is one of the most award-winning wineries in Sonoma County. We invite you to visit to experience Geyser Peak first hand.

  • 1846 – Cyrus Alexander was among earliest settlers
  • 1880 – Pioneering wineries, including Geyser Peak Winery, begin to appear
  • 1984 – Official designation of Alexander Valley as an American Viticultural Area (AVA)
  • Today – Widely recognized as a preeminent region for Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 
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