Does Dry Creek Vineyard have a tasting room?

Dry Creek Vineyard is a winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma. Check Wino Notion for current tasting room hours, fees, and reservation requirements.

What wines does Dry Creek Vineyard make?

Dry Creek Vineyard produces wines in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California. Visit Wino Notion for the complete varietal list, tasting notes, and visitor information.

Do I need a reservation at Dry Creek Vineyard?

Reservation policies vary by winery. Wino Notion lists whether Dry Creek Vineyard accepts walk-in visitors or requires advance reservations for tasting appointments.

What are the tasting room hours at Dry Creek Vineyard?

Dry Creek Vineyard's tasting room hours are Check current schedule. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Do I need a reservation to visit Dry Creek Vineyard?

Reservations are recommended at Dry Creek Vineyard. Book ahead directly with the winery to guarantee a spot.

Is Dry Creek Vineyard dog-friendly?

Yes - Dry Creek Vineyard is dog-friendly. Call ahead to confirm current pet policies before you visit.

Is Dry Creek Vineyard wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Dry Creek Vineyard offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

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About Dry Creek Vineyard

David Stare, an MIT-trained civil engineer bitten by the wine bug while working in Germany, moved his family west in 1971, enrolled at UC Davis, and in 1972 bought a run-down prune orchard, building the first new winery in Dry Creek Valley since Prohibition. Inspired by France's Loire Valley, he was first to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the valley, first in Sonoma to label a Fumé Blanc, and a driving force behind the Dry Creek Valley AVA itself in 1983.

Stare's firsts kept coming: the 1982 sailboat label, a nod to the family's sailing passion designed under daughter Kim Stare Wallace, broke from chateau-label convention, and the 1985 "Old Vine" Zinfandel labeling set off an industry trend. Today Kim, president since 2011, and her husband Don Wallace keep the winery defiantly family-owned, having deliberately cut production to sharpen quality rather than sell to a corporate buyer.

MIT engineer David Stare's 1972 winery, Dry Creek Valley's first since Prohibition and the source of its Sauvignon Blanc legacy, still family-owned.

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The valley's first since Prohibition,David Stare built Dry Creek Valley's first new winery in 1972 on a former prune orchard, triggering the region's viticultural renaissance.

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A string of California firsts,first Sauvignon Blanc in the valley, first Sonoma Fumé Blanc label, first sailboat wine label, and first "Old Vine" Zinfandel labeling.

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Second-generation independence,president Kim Stare Wallace deliberately shrank production to raise quality, keeping the winery family-owned as peers sold to corporations.

"MIT engineer David Stare's 1972 winery, Dry Creek Valley's first since Prohibition and the source of its Sauvignon Blanc legacy, still family-owned."

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Current Releases

Wines change with each vintage

For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Dry Creek Vineyard, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Dry Creek Valley producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Estate Tasting

A guided tasting of Dry Creek Vineyard's Fumé Blanc, Meritage, and Zinfandel lineup with valley views and picnic grounds, 50 years of California wine country authenticity at an honest price. Dogs welcome.

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Summer of Zin

The annual Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel celebration, dance barefoot on the grass, enjoy the Zinfandel program, and celebrate the variety that made this valley famous. A perennial sellout.

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