Top Dry Creek Valley Wineries
Discover the best Dry Creek Valley wineries for you!
Introduction
Dry Creek Valley is one of the most interesting and beautiful wine regions in California. There is only one winery with monumental architecture, Ferrari-Carano, and all the rest are medium to small size wineries and tasting rooms. The roads and wineries are rarely crowded.
This valley is known for Zinfandel. It consistently produces outstanding Zins with plenty of nose, body, and lasting finish. It is also known for the highest density of organic and green environmental techniques.
There are excellent lodging and dining opportunities in Healdsburg. Less expensive lodging is in Santa Rosa. Windsor has some traveler services. Nearby Geyserville and Cloverdale are great for a more laid-back experience.
- Jim Preston
Must See Dry Creek Valley Wineries - an introduction to the region.
- Ferrari-Carrano
- Architecture - Italian mansion - the queen of the valley.
- Interior ambiance - cozy below ground tasting rooms.
- Landscaping - outstanding gardens and water features!!
- Bella
- Setting - cave tasting room, nice views of the valley and mountains.
- Picnic site - picnic under a giant oak with the view.
- Preston
- Organic farm and wines.
- Picnic site - a popular picnic spot in a farm setting.
- Quivira
- Interior - view bar, map room.
- Picnic site - very nice setting with good landscaping and view.
- Organic farming display, farm animals.
- Mill Creek
- Experience - one of the friendliest tasting rooms in the region. I don't know where they get their energy. Wines are full-bodied.
- Picnic areas - there are two areas. One is next to the pond and mill-wheel. The other is up the hill on a deck with a great view.
Off-The-Beaten-Track Dry Creek Valley Wineries
There are two off-the-beaten-track wineries in this narrow valley:
- Frick - Cozy little tasting room with great character.
- Fritz - Interesting underground tasting room.
Romantic Dry Creek Valley Wineries
A special ambiance for long quiet conversations and enjoying love. Usually we have a secluded outdoor scene in mind.
- Armita - deck with a big view.
- Everett Ridge - deck with a great view.
- Ferrari Carano - gated garden with creek and waterfalls.
- Passalacqua - deck with a nice view and water features.
- Truett Hurst - picnic area by the creek.
- Forchini - Italian ambiance and view by the fountain.
Future events in this region
All California Wine Regions Events
Passport to Dry Creek Valley by Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley
04/28/2012 09:30:00 - 04/29/2012 16:00:00
23rd annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley
45+ Dry Creek Valley wineries will be rolling out the red carpet for an exclusive weekend of new wine releases paired with a bounty of food from top Sonoma County chefs! Meet the winemakers and owners, often the same people, and learn more about winemaking in bucolic Dry Creek Valley. Many wineries offer either live music or entertainment. In past years, this has included circus troupes, belly dancers and safari adventures. Come and see what they have to offer this year! Plan on attending one of our vineyard tours on Saturday or Sunday at…
34th annual Barrel Tasting - Dry Creek Valley by Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley
03/03/2012 11:00:00 - 03/11/2012 17:00:00
Wine Road - Northern Sonoma County 100+ Wineries!
Members of the Wine Road would like to welcome you to our wineries and lodgings for an exciting weekend of wine tasting. This is your chance to sample wines from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.
Barrel Tasting is not a food or themed event. It's all about the WINE...many wineries offer "futures" on their barrel samples. This is a chance to purchase wine now, often at a discount, then come back to the winery when the wine is bottled, typically 12-18 months from…
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Notes
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