Dry Creek Vineyard
Dry Creek Vineyard is one of the few remaining family-owned wineries in California. With 45 years of grape growing and winemaking experience, our efforts continue to focus on the quality of wine in the bottle. When founder David Stare started Dry Creek Vineyard, he began the winery with a single-minded effort to offer the highest quality wine possible at a reasonable price. Dave realized that the success of the winery hinged upon providing that “something special” in the bottle to keep customers coming back for more.
Today, the second generation continues to build upon those early-established values. Dave’s daughter and president of the winery, Kim Stare Wallace, is wholly committed to the quality of wine produced at Dry Creek Vineyard. The goal remains the same: to produce high quality wines while being mindful of the original vision of the winery.
Our beautiful picnic grounds make a lovely setting to enjoy a snack paired with Dry Creek Vineyard wines purchased from our tasting room. In addition to great wine, lovely picnic grounds, and warm hospitality, you can share your Dry Creek Vineyard experience using our free WiFi.
For groups of 7 or more, please call or email our concierge to make a reservation for a private tasting: 707-473-4703 or [email protected]
Today, the second generation continues to build upon those early-established values. Dave’s daughter and president of the winery, Kim Stare Wallace, is wholly committed to the quality of wine produced at Dry Creek Vineyard. The goal remains the same: to produce high quality wines while being mindful of the original vision of the winery.
Our beautiful picnic grounds make a lovely setting to enjoy a snack paired with Dry Creek Vineyard wines purchased from our tasting room. In addition to great wine, lovely picnic grounds, and warm hospitality, you can share your Dry Creek Vineyard experience using our free WiFi.
For groups of 7 or more, please call or email our concierge to make a reservation for a private tasting: 707-473-4703 or [email protected]
Amenities
AVAs Where Wines Are From:
Dry Creek Valley
Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Russian River Valley
Prominent Wines Produced:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Meritage (Bordeaux)
Sauvignon Blanc / Fume Blanc
Zinfandel
Cabernet Sauvignon
Meritage (Bordeaux)
Sauvignon Blanc / Fume Blanc
Zinfandel
Tasting Room Info:
Days / Hours Tasting Room is Open: Open 7 days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pet Friendly
Picnic Area
Tasting Fee Description: Our tasting room offers a tasting of our world-class wines including limited-production, single-vineyard bottlings only available at the winery for $15 per person.
Enjoy a snack paired with Dry Creek Vineyard wines on our beautiful picnic grounds, start up a friendly competition with a game of bocce, or take part in one of several educational wine tasting options that we offer. Tasting fees are waived with bottle purchases in the tasting room. (Not applicable with private tasting experiences)
Days / Hours Tasting Room is Open: Open 7 days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pet Friendly
Picnic Area
Tasting Fee Description: Our tasting room offers a tasting of our world-class wines including limited-production, single-vineyard bottlings only available at the winery for $15 per person.
Enjoy a snack paired with Dry Creek Vineyard wines on our beautiful picnic grounds, start up a friendly competition with a game of bocce, or take part in one of several educational wine tasting options that we offer. Tasting fees are waived with bottle purchases in the tasting room. (Not applicable with private tasting experiences)
Tours and Visitor Experiences:
Educational Tastings
Outdoor Activities
Pairings/Experiences Description: Dry Creek Vineyard offers a Meritage Blending Experience and strikes at the heart of anyone who’s ever considered giving winemaking a shot on their own. Guests are taken to a private tasting area inside the cellar to receive a hands-on lesson about the art of this famous Bordeaux-style blend. Guests are given all the winemaking tools needed to create the right blend. This tasting experience takes place on Saturdays and Sundays by appointment only and is $50 per person.
Looking for an intimate wine country gathering? Maybe a private party or a small teambuilding exercise? You can enjoy a piece of wine country for the day with our Dry Creek Vineyards Bocce Experience. Set in lush landscaping and surrounded by our vineyard walk and insectary garden, your private bocce experience will include a chilled bottle of Dry Chenin Blanc or Fume Blanc, glassware, water and table service from one of our hospitality professionals for the duration of your stay. Rental rates for a two hour block of time are $150 retail and $100 for our wine club members. The court is available by appointment only 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.
To inquire about availability please reach out to our concierge at 707.473.4703 or by emailing [email protected]
Tours/Hikes Description and Times: Upon arrival, you will be greeted by one of our knowledgeable hospitality associates. After a brief introduction (and a splash of delicious Dry Chenin Blanc), we will lead you through a guided tour of our historic family winery. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a tasting of spectacular Dry Creek Vineyard wines while you learn about vineyards, winemaking techniques, barrels and much more. $30 per person.
To inquire about availability please reach out to our concierge at 707.473.4703 or by emailing [email protected]
Winery Tours
Educational Tastings
Outdoor Activities
Pairings/Experiences Description: Dry Creek Vineyard offers a Meritage Blending Experience and strikes at the heart of anyone who’s ever considered giving winemaking a shot on their own. Guests are taken to a private tasting area inside the cellar to receive a hands-on lesson about the art of this famous Bordeaux-style blend. Guests are given all the winemaking tools needed to create the right blend. This tasting experience takes place on Saturdays and Sundays by appointment only and is $50 per person.
Looking for an intimate wine country gathering? Maybe a private party or a small teambuilding exercise? You can enjoy a piece of wine country for the day with our Dry Creek Vineyards Bocce Experience. Set in lush landscaping and surrounded by our vineyard walk and insectary garden, your private bocce experience will include a chilled bottle of Dry Chenin Blanc or Fume Blanc, glassware, water and table service from one of our hospitality professionals for the duration of your stay. Rental rates for a two hour block of time are $150 retail and $100 for our wine club members. The court is available by appointment only 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.
To inquire about availability please reach out to our concierge at 707.473.4703 or by emailing [email protected]
Tours/Hikes Description and Times: Upon arrival, you will be greeted by one of our knowledgeable hospitality associates. After a brief introduction (and a splash of delicious Dry Chenin Blanc), we will lead you through a guided tour of our historic family winery. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a tasting of spectacular Dry Creek Vineyard wines while you learn about vineyards, winemaking techniques, barrels and much more. $30 per person.
To inquire about availability please reach out to our concierge at 707.473.4703 or by emailing [email protected]
Winery Tours