About Amista Vineyards
Amista Vineyards takes its name from the Spanish word for friendship, and the winery delivers on that promise with one of the warmest and most welcoming atmospheres on the Dry Creek Valley corridor. Founded in 2005 by Mike and Vicky Farrow, the estate produces sparkling wine, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Zinfandel from sustainably farmed Dry Creek Valley estate vineyards.
The winery is particularly well-known for its wine-and-chocolate pairing events, a collaboration with Coco Tutti that has become a beloved Healdsburg tradition. The combination of Amista's food-friendly Rhône varietals with artisan chocolate has introduced many visitors to the pleasures of wine and chocolate pairing in a genuinely delicious and accessible format.
The estate sparkling wine program, méthode champenoise sparkling wines made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, is one of Dry Creek Valley's most distinctive offerings, showcasing what the valley's warm-but-tempered microclimate can produce in traditional method bubbles.
Amista Vineyards presents a featured lineup that includes Sparkling Brut, Syrah, Estate Zinfandel, and GSM Blend. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.
"Spanish for 'friendship', a warm, accessible Dry Creek Valley estate known for sparkling wine, Rhône varietals, and wine-and-chocolate pairings that "
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Dry Creek Valley SettingAmista is part of the historic Dry Creek Valley AVA, famous for old-vine Zinfandel and Mediterranean varieties.
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Warm-Day TerroirDry Creek Valley enjoys hot, dry summer days that ripen Zinfandel and Rhône varieties beautifully.
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Casual Sonoma HospitalityDry Creek Valley tasting rooms tend to be casual, dog-friendly, and value-oriented compared to Napa.
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Featured Wines
Sparkling (Chardonnay/Pinot Noir)
Sparkling Brut
Sparkling (Chardonnay/Pinot Noir) from Amista Vineyards.
Syrah
Syrah
Estate Syrah with the peppery, dark fruit character that the warm Dry Creek Valley microclimate produces in this Northern Rhône variety.
Zinfandel
Estate Zinfandel
Sustainably farmed estate Zinfandel from the Dry Creek Valley floor, showing the warm, generous character of the valley in Amista's food-friendly style.
Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre
GSM Blend
The Amista Southern Rhône blend, combining estate Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre in a Mediterranean-inspired expression of Dry Creek Valley's warm, sheltered terroir.
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Wine & Chocolate Pairing
$30
The beloved Amista tradition, estate sparkling and Rhône wines paired with Coco Tutti artisan chocolates. One of Healdsburg's most fun and genuinely delicious tasting experiences. Dogs welcome.
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Estate Tasting
$20
A guided tasting of Amista's sparkling and Rhône varietal lineup on the Dry Creek Valley estate with valley views and picnic tables. Walk-ins welcome.
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