What an amazing time of year!  The weather is warm and signs of the summer season are everywhere. Picnickers, boaters, outdoor enthusiasts and vacationers mark the start of another exciting summer in wine country.  Here in the Dry Creek Valley, many of our local organic farms are full of fresh produce and fruit.  And of course, our region is well known for its road bikers (the kind you pedal) from Healdsburg just a few miles away.  At the winery, we have rolled out some of our delicious summer white wines, including a new vintage of Chenin Blanc, our new Sauvignon Blanc, and a very special bottling of Rose called "Petite Zin." 

Whatever your summer plans, a visit to wine country should be on your "must do" list.  Our winery is open 7 days a week, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and we have wonderful picnic grounds.  We look forward to seeing you this summer! 

NEW Sauvignon Blanc

It's no secret what Dry Creek Vineyard is all about - Sauvignon Blanc is the heart and soul of our winery.  In 1972, when founder David Stare first released his dry style Fume Blanc, he set off a viticultural awakening in a valley that had not seen any new wineries since the days of Prohibition.
 

As the winery has evolved over the years, our experience with Sauvignon Blanc has grown as well - especially in the Dry Creek Valley.  So, when the wild idea of producing a new wine from our home region and called Sauvignon Blanc was presented, it didn't seem so crazy to run with it. 

With the 2008 vintage, we are proud to introduce this exciting new Sauvignon Blanc.  The differences between this new wine and our traditional Fume Blanc are profound.  The Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc tends to be much more on the tropical fruit side, in both aroma and flavor.   Also, we blended in 6% Sauvignon Musque for depth and richness without using oak.  The Fume Blanc remains its traditional grassy, citrus style, also stainless steel fermented to preserve the refreshing acidity of this iconic wine.

We invite you to rediscover what makes the Dry Creek Valley such a special place to grow grapes and produce world-class wines.  This new Sauvignon Blanc is a family dream and the product of over three decades of experience.  Visit our online store to read more or to order this delicious new wine!

Meritage, is by definition, the best blend of Bordeaux grapes from a given vintage.  It is the "merit" of the vintage and "heritage" of the vine. Meritage wines have always been defined by the art form in which they are made.  The only constraint is that two or more Bordeaux varieties be used with no one variety making up more than 90% of the blend.  For winemakers, these wines are both their greatest joy and ultimate obsession.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Season short ribs with salt, pepper, and seasoning mix. Heat a large roasting pan with lid over medium high heat and add oil. Sear ribs in hot oil on all sides until well browned. Remove from roasting pan and set aside. Add peppers, onions, celery and garlic and cook until well browned. Deglaze roasting pan with red wine, then add barbeque sauce and stock and bring to a boil. Return ribs to roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Place in preheated 350 degrees F oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove ribs from sauce and keep warm. Skim fat from the top of sauce and season with salt and pepper.   Pour over your favorite mashed potatoes and serve with a side vegetable. Download recipe card!