The 61 member wineries of the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley are mainly family-owned and operated and most have estate vineyards. The pride and the diversity of the people who live and work within this narrow, gentle geography are reflected in the special character of Dry Creek Valley grapes and wines.
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2306 Magnolia Drive Healdsburg, Ca 95448 707/433-5987 www.alderbrook.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Alderbrook is a Terlato Family Winery and embodies the family's dedication to producing distinct wines of exceptional quality. At Alderbrook, we make old-vine Zinfandel that captures the rich character unique to Dry Creek Valley, and also produce other award-winning varietal wines.
Amista ~ making friends. Our family-run, artisan winery showcases the beautiful fruit and friendly spirit of Dry Creek Valley. Our goal is to produce delicious wines that pair well with food and friends. Come visit our new tasting "barn", enjoy our wines and picnic area in the heart of our vineyards surrounded by fabulous Dry Creek Valley views.
Michael & Vicky Farrow, Proprietors
Presenting Dog Days at Amista Vineyards: A Fundraiser for Canine Companions for Independence®. Saturday, September 25th ~ 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a day at Amista Vineyards with your canine friend or any friend you want to bring. Friends, Wine Tastings, Dry Creek Olive Oil, Costeaux Bakeryy, Peters Chocolate Truffles, Music and Raffle. Volunteer puppy raisers, working dog demonstrations, and special guest Jon Provost - Timmy from Lassie.
$20 per person (dogs are free)
visit us at facebook.com/amistavineyards for more information
4791 Dry Creek Road, Bldg #6 Healdsburg, CA 95448 707/4317767 www.amphorawines.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
For 33 years, Rick Hutchinson has transformed the fine grapes of Sonoma County into world-class wines. In 1997 he produced his own label, honoring his passions: wine and the art of pottery. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for tasting.
2201 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 707/433-2222 www.armida.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Open Daily 11:00 - 5:00
Visit the home of the dome for an experience that is out of this world! Lunch on the expansive deck overlooking Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys, play bocce ball and pet the dog. Award winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus "PoiZin...the wine to die for" and "The Antidote".
9711 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 707/473-9014 www.bellawinery.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Bella Vineyards was established by Scott & Lynn Adams in 1999. Travel to the outer reaches of West Dry Creek Road to enjoy estate grown, award-winning Zinfandels and Rhone varietals. Explore the wine caves and enjoy the incredible serenity and breathtaking views while tasting small-production wines in our underground tasting room. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays by appointment.
Varietals Produced: Petite Sirah | Syrah | Zinfandel
Steep hillside vineyards, graced with a 60-foot waterfall, provide the character for dense and fruity Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines planted on 30-degree slopes and 1000-foot elevation create intense flavors and aromas. Open daily at the Family Wineries Tasting Room, at Timber Crest Farms.
Picnic amidst the Golden Delicious apple orchard. Family owned/operated estate vineyard and winery. Award winning, extremely limited production wines available only in tasting room result of creative genius, passion, and inspired winemaker and owner.
Founded in 1972 by David S. Stare, Dry Creek Vineyard was the first new winery in the Dry Creek Valley following Prohibition. Our family-owned and operated winery is known for producing outstanding Fume Blancs and Zinfandels. In addition to these flagship varietals, we also produce several other signature wines including Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Our friendly and helpful tasting room staff continues the family's tradition of educating our guests and making them feel a part of the Dry Creek Vineyard family.
Visit our family-owned small-production winery, specializing in vineyard-designate wines. Sip our award-winning wines while enjoying the panoramic vineyard and hillside views from our picnic gardens, or relax by our indoor or outdoor fireplaces.
5141 Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 707/431-8886 www.forchini.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Open 11:00 - 4:30 Friday - Sunday; By Appointment Monday - Thursday
Forchini Vineyards and Winery is family-owned and operated, and a premium producer of estate-grown and bottled Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Old Vine Zinfandel and signature European style red blends. Minimally processed, handcrafted wines are what we produce from our historic Dry Creek vineyards. Quality winegrowers since 1971, the 3,000 case winery's Tuscan-style tasting room offers sweeping panoramic views. A glimpse of Italy awaits you!
24691 Dutcher Creek Road Cloverdale, CA 95425 707/894-3389 www.fritzwinery.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
The revolutionary three tier, subterranean winery design provides a unique environment where wine production is gently aided by gravity from crush to barrel. Stop by to try our award-winning wines: Estate Zinfandel, Russian River Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Dry Creek Cabernet and our Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Open Daily 10:30-4:30.
9100 Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Rd. Geyserville, CA 95441 707-433-2371 www.gfvineyard.com
Open by appointment only
Picnic Area
The Dry Creek Mountain Vineyard, owned and managed by the Gustafson family, is situated at 1800 feet above sea level - the highest elevation estate vineyard and winery in Sonoma County. Enjoy the ten-minute drive from the Lake Sonoma Dam to visit the winery, the barrel cellar and picnic area. Open Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., or by appointment
7462 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 707/433-1645 www.gopfrich.com
Open by appointment only
Picnic Area
We produce small lots of fine red wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot grown in our own vineyards. We also have selected white varietals from the Klemmer family winery in Germany; our sister Old World winery. All are very limited production, only available at the winery.
We focus on Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon from Dry Creek Valley and Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, with an emphasis on single vineyard wines that show a distinct terroir. We believe that our small production techniques and relationships with growers allow us to make wines that are as individual and unique as the vineyards they were born from.
Known for our Bordeaux varietals and blends, Lambert Bridge produces 13 different wines in hand-crafted, small lots. You are invited to enjoy our lush picnic grounds and discover the "Ultimate Wine Country Experience!"
Martorana Family Winery specializes in estate-grown Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Olio Di Gio. Visit our wine cave with living roof and enjoy a game of bocce in the picnic area.
The Mauritson Family has grown grapes in Dry Creek Valley for six generations. Production includes two Dry Creek Zinfandels, Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet Sauvignon and several single-vineyard Rockpile wines. At the corner of Dry Creek and Lytton Springs Roads.
1400 Lytton Springs Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 707/431-8159 www.mazzocco.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Open Daily 11:00 - 5:00
Mazzocco Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the rolling hills between the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys. The best grapes from the best vineyards create limited productions of handcrafted wines.
Mill Creek Vineyards and Winery is still operated by the founding Kreck family. After over a third of a century, our wines continue to garner national awards and praise. The tasting room, complete with working water wheel and two picnic areas, offers expansive views.
Fred and Ruby Henderlong planted Zinfandel next to the winery site in 1927.Their granddaughter, Lee, her husband, Doug Nalle, and their son, Andrew, produce Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc in their above-ground cave.
Committed to non-interventionist winemaking, Papapietro Perry uses only hand-Harvested fruit and handcrafts in small lots. Their premium Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels from Russian River and Dry Creek Valleys, are winning awards and receiving 90+ ratings from reviewers and customers alike.
Passalacqua Winery is family-owned and operated, drawing upon four generations of wine experience in Sonoma County. Beautiful views of Dry Creek Valley, a redwood shaded veranda, and bubbling fountains invite picnicking and strolling while enjoying Passalacqua wines.
Open daily 11:00 - 4:30 for wine tasting and sales
Peterson winery produces small quantities of big, hand-crafted Dry Creek Valley wines. After 30 years of winegrowing experience, Fred Peterson is able to craft wines that truly capture the flavors and aromas of the exceptional Dry Creek vineyards that grow the grapes for his wines.
Lou and Susan Preston's farm is a metaphor of historic Dry Creek Valley. Wines: the signature Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc; Mediterranean-inspired Barbera, Syrah, and Viognier: Lou's masterpiece, L. Preston red. Farm products: hearth breads baked in the winery forno, olive oil, olives and organic produce in season. No large groups or buses please.
4900 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 800/292-8339 www.quivirawine.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Open daily 11:00 - 5:00
Quivira Vineyards is a certified organic and biodynamic winery, specializing in Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and red Rhone varietals. We invite you to stop by our beautiful tasting room to try our award-winning wines. Bring your lunch to enjoy in our shade-covered picnic grounds, overlooking the Dry Creek Valley. With lots of fun events offered year-round.
Relax and taste estate wines from grapes that Raymond Burr, the famous actor, planted in 1986. Magnificent valley view, picnic grounds, orchid greenhouse tours and the Emmys welcome.
Varietals Produced: Cabernet Franc | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay
3850 Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-433-3261 ruedvineyards.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Open daily 11:00 - 4:30
The Rued Family started a tradition of farming and grape growing in 1882 in Sonoma County. We have now started a new tradition of making wine. Please come, meet our family and taste our wine.
9990 Dry Creek Road Geyserville, CA 95441 707/473-2992 www.sbragia.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Open Daily - 11:00 - 5:00
Sbragia Family Vineyards is a small, family run winery in the Dry Creek Valley. The wines are intesely personal and an expression not only of terroir, but of the family's winemaking heritage. The only thing better than the view is the wines. Sbragia family vineyards is also available for weddings and special events.
14730 Grove Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 707/433-3579 www.seghesio.com
Open to Public
Picnic Area
Open daily 10:00 - 5:00
Sharing uncommon ground since they first planted vineyards in 1895, four generations of the Seghesio Family have tended remarkable vineyards with the perspective gained from history, the humility of farming, and the enduring passion to improve with each vintage. Today with over 400 acres of estate vineyards, the family remains true to their oldest plantings as they specialize in Zinfandel and Italian Varietals with acclaimed results at the hands of winemaker, Ted Seghesio.
Truett-Hurst Winery is Dry Creek Valley's newest Biodynamic winery. Our commitment to earth-friendly stewardship is paramount and echoes throughout everything we do, from the scenic stretch of bucolic Dry Creek on which we reside, through the vineyards and tasting room. We are planting heritage clones of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah and intend to produce world class wines from them. We will also produce traditional, decadently delicious Port. We intend to bring forth the best of what Dry Creek Valley has to offer. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy creekside and come see us for a relaxing, enjoyable experience. We are open Friday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday by appointment only.
Varietals Produced: Petite Sirah | Port | Zinfandel
Unti Vineyards is a small, no-frills, family-owned and operated winery specializing in red varietal wines with vineyard personality. George & his son Mick believe Dry Creek Valley's climate is ideal for making full-bodied, fruity reds from Zinfandel, Rhone & Italian varietals. In 2004 the Untis began using biodynamic vineyard practices designed to make the vines more self sustaining and adaptive to their natural environment. The Winery established in 1997, produces small lots of estate grown Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache, Barbera, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah and a Dry Rosé. The winemaking includes artisan methods which enhance & support an ability to make wines with a sense of place. Almost all of the wines, and opinions, are unfiltered.
We are a small, family-owned and operated winery. We specialize in estate-grown red wines only. The winery is located in one of the oldest bonded wineries in California. Visit our tasting room with one of the finest panoramas of Dry Creek Valley.
Zichichi Family Vineyard is a family-owned and operated winery. Enjoy our estate-grown old-vine Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Our new tasting room and beautiful picnic area are in a picturesque setting overlooking the valley.
Varietals Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon | Petite Sirah | Zinfandel