Albertina Cellars

Fred and Alberta Zmarzly own a 418 acre ranch on the side Duncan Peak in Hopland. The 17 acre vineyard on the ranch is planted mostly with Cabernet Sauvignon vines; the balances of the vines are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. Fred operates the vineyard, performing such tasks as driving the tractor, mowing, weeding, fertilizing and maintaining the irrigation system and equipment on the ranch. The name of the winery was chosen by the name Alberta's father, of Italian descent, used to call her as a little girl: Albertina. Albertina Wine Cellars is a boutique winery specializing in ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon wines made from mountain grapes. The current production is less than 500 cases per year with plans to increase production ultimately to 3000 cases per year.