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    Linda Wetzel

    Founder and Family Partner, Alexander Valley Vineyards

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    Portrait of Linda Wetzel

    Portrait of Linda Wetzel

    i. Biography

    Linda Wetzel is the co-founder and family partner of Alexander Valley Vineyards in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, where she and Hank Wetzel founded the bonded winery in 1975. The winery’s official history says she set up the accounting system, helped with the first harvest, and continues to run the office and represent the winery at tastings and seminars. She also worked with Sonoma County Vintners Association, served on its board, and chaired Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.

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