About Meeker Winery
Meeker Winery is one of Geyserville's most characterful and genuinely fun tasting room experiences. Founded in 1984 by Charlie Meeker, who brought a maverick philosophy to Sonoma winemaking that prized personality over prestige, the winery is best known for the Handprint Merlot, whose label features actual handprints from everyone involved in making that vintage.
Expedia lists Meeker Winery among the recommended nearby attractions in the Geyserville area, alongside Trentadue and Pedroncelli. The Geyserville Avenue tasting room is one of the most relaxed and eccentric in the northern Dry Creek Valley corridor, walk-ins always welcome, dogs invited, and an atmosphere that feels more like visiting a friend's winery than a formal tasting experience.
Charlie Meeker's philosophy, that wine should be fun, creative, and accessible, shows in both the wines and the pricing. The Handprint Merlot has been made annually since 1984, and the lineup includes creative blends alongside more traditional varietals at prices that make experimentation easy.
At its Geyserville, Sonoma County location, Meeker Winery presents a featured lineup that includes Handprint Merlot, Gold Claim Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Big Score Red Blend. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.
"Geyserville's most eclectic tasting room, Handprint Merlot, creative blends, and a personality that reflects founder Charlie Meeker's belief that win"
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Dry Creek Valley SettingMeeker 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
Merlot
Handprint Merlot
The Meeker signature, Merlot with actual handprints of everyone involved in its making on the label. Smooth, plush, and made with the same fun spirit that defines the entire Meeker philosophy.
Zinfandel
Gold Claim Zinfandel
Old-vine Dry Creek Zinfandel under the playful Gold Claim label, showing the warm, spicy character of the valley in a typically Meeker accessible and honest style.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Approachable estate and sourced Dry Creek Cab, honest, food-friendly, and priced in the spirit of Charlie Meeker's belief that great wine should be widely enjoyed.
Red Blend
Big Score Red Blend
A fun, bold blend showing Charlie Meeker's creative approach, combining the best of the vintage into a single expressive bottle.
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Walk-In Geyserville Tasting
$20
Walk in any day to the eclectic Geyserville tasting room, handprint labels, creative blends, and the most genuinely fun wine experience in the northern Dry Creek corridor. Dogs welcome.
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