Alondra is proof that great California Cabernet doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. Sourcing fruit from both Napa Valley and Mendocino, this producer highlights the best of each region while keeping things... Read More

Alondra is proof that great California Cabernet doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. Sourcing fruit from both Napa Valley and Mendocino, this producer highlights the best of each region while keeping things refreshingly affordable. Their Napa Cabernet delivers the richness and depth that made the valley famous, while the Mendocino Cabernet offers a fresher, more structured take—making for a fascinating side-by-side comparison.

Alondra was founded as part of one of the most wonderful trends in California wine. Increasingly, new wineries are focusing on honestly made, high quality wines that are truly affordable and accessible. Alondra features sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking, with a focus on transparency and drinkability. The result? Wines that feel honest, balanced, and expressive of place.

The contrast between Napa and Mendocino is striking. Napa’s warmth allows for a plush, generous style, while Mendocino’s cooler climate brings more vibrancy and structure. Both are unmistakably California Cabernet, but their differences showcase that terroir matters in California just as much as anywhere else.