TGIF with our President, Kim S. Wallace! We are thrilled to share that several of our Zinfandels received outstanding scores in the August 31st issue of Wine Spectator! Here are the wines that were recognized: Dry Creek Vineyard 2021 Historic Blocks Zinfandel – 93 points Potent yet richly polished, with concentrated blackberry and cherry flavors underscored by licorice, Asian five-spice and savory pepper note. Finishes with medium-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2033. 660 cases made. – T.F. Dry Creek Vineyard 2021 Wallace Ranch DCV7 Vineyard Zinfandel – 92 points This Zin is straight from the briar patch, offering cherry and raspberry flavors laced with notes of herbes de Provence and cracked pepper while building toward slightly rustic tannins. Drink now through 2032. 520 cases made. – T.F. Dry Creek Vineyard 2021 Four Clones DCV2 Vineyard Zinfandel - 93 points Fresh and vibrant, with lively cherry and raspberry flavors that take on briar patch and savory cracked pepper flavors as this zips along the snappy finish. Drink now through 2031. —T.F. Dry Creek Vineyard 2021 Somers Ranch Zinfandel - 93 points Brambly yet refined, with richly layered raspberry and guava flavors that are highlighted by black pepper and roasted sage as this gathers tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. —T.F. Dry Creek Vineyard 2021 Spencer’s Hill DCV9 Vineyard Zinfandel - 93 points A racy Zin, with vibrant cherry and raspberry flavors that are laced with briar patch and baking spices as this builds tension toward zesty tannins. Zinfandel and Petit Sirah. Drink now through 2032. —T.F. Dry Creek Vineyard 2021 Russian River Valley Farmhouse DCV8 Vineyard Zinfandel - 93 points Sleek and briary, with multilayered cherry and raspberry flavors that take on savory sage and cracked pepper flavors as this gathers structure toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. —T.F. Cheers to our talented winemaking team! Well-deserved recognition! #zinfandel #zinfandelwine #wine #familyowned #winespectator #healdsburg #sonomawinery #sonomawinetasting #winespectatortop100 #sonomacounty #winecountry
Just a small, family business doing things the old-fashioned way! President Kim Stare Wallace doesn’t usually deliver the wine … but when she heard a customer had run out of our Fumé Blanc, she sprung into action. #winery #smallbusiness #familybusiness #healdsburg #drycreekvalley #drycreekvineyard #sonomacounty
Did someone say Chenin Blanc and oysters? Count us in! There's nothing more quintessentially summer than sipping bright, refreshing Dry Chenin Blanc while slurping freshly shucked oysters on a sunny day. To find our Dry Chenin Blanc at restaurants and retailers near you, see the link in our bio. And a special thanks to @watchmesip for the fantastic video! #drycreekvineyard #chenin #oysters #cheninblanc #summer #drycreekvalley #winewinewine #winelover #oystersandwine #summerflavor #cheers
Kim here!! 👋🏻 My favorite thing about being the Second-Generation is getting to see my amazing Father when he stops by DCV! We share so many passions including speaking French. I'm heading to his house for dinner later- we cherish these special moments. 🍷
#MondayMotivation is knowing we have another live concert on our lawn just around the corner! We enjoyed Summer of Zin so much last month that we simply had to revisit photos and reminisce the dancing, music and summer sips in preparation for Motown Get Down this Saturday. If you haven't reserved your concert tickets yet, you can still do so with our link in bio. We hope to see you 💃 #motowngetdown #summervibes #livemusic #winelovers #savethedate #drycreekvineyard #healdsburg #sonoma #familywinery #sonomacounty
Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate independence, something we’ve proudly retained as a family-owned winery. We are grateful to determine our own destiny, controlling all aspects of our business with a long-term outlook and making decisions based solely on what will produce the highest-quality wines. Thank you for your support of our family business! #drycreekvineyard #sonomacounty #drycreekvalley #independenceday #july4th #familyowned
Congratulations to the Dry Creek Vineyard staff who mark work anniversaries this month! Please join us in raising a glass to these dedicated members of our family of employees: Abel Garcia: 32 years John Doxon: 9 years Manual Perez: 3 years Beau Baumbach: 2 years Wes Wallinger: 1 year Thanks to each of you for your hard work and daily contributions to our success! #thankyou #anniversary #drycreekvineyard #familywinery #familyowned #familyoperated #drycreekvalley #sonoma
From terroir to shining sea! July marks National Learn to Sail Month, and you’ve likely guessed from our labels that wine and sailing are dual passions in our family. We have been avid sailors for over 50 years, literally growing up around the waters of the East Coast and San Francisco Bay. Sailing, like making fine wine, requires a deep understanding and respect for Mother Nature, tremendous patience and a commitment to continuous learning. Whether we navigate the sea or a new growing season, we are guided by timeless traditions and a desire to always improve. #drycreekvineyard #anchorsaweigh #nationallearntosailmonth #sea #sailboat #sonoma #familywinery #sonomacounty #drycreekvalley
We crush grapes … and softball! The season is in full swing for the Dry Creek Crushers, our winery softball team. Each week, they take on teams from local wineries and other businesses in the name of friendly competition and community spirit. Want to know how our players get pumped up at the plate? See link in bio to listen to our team playlist of walk-up songs. #drycreekvalley #drycreekvineyard #neighbors #community #familyowned #local #sonoma #sonomacounty #soco #softball #playball
Our hospitality managers reversed roles this week, visiting our friends and neighbors in Sonoma County and Napa Valley! Always looking to be inspired, to improve our own guest experiences and to stay connected to our peers at other wineries, we periodically visit estates we admire. A big thank you to those who hosted us for sharing their wonderful wines, stories and hospitality. We’d love to return the favor! #drycreekvineyard #winetasting #napavalley #napa #sonomacounty #sonoma #soco #hospitality #winerylife #grateful #drycreekvalley #winewinewine #winelover #cheers
Our 2022 single-vineyard Zinfandel series is in the bottle! Each vintage, we take pride in crafting these unique limited-production varietals highlighting the most distinct lots from our estate vineyards and those of our longtime grower partners. Did you know we produce seven single-vineyard Zinfandels? Each of these wines is made from grapes grown in one specific vineyard. This allows the site’s characteristics — soil, climate and topography — to shine through in the wine as a unique expression of the vineyard’s personality. Visit the link in bio to discover our single-vineyard Zinfandel series, available exclusively from our winery. #drycreekvineyard #sonomawine #zinfandel #singlevineyard #winemaking #winewednesday #winecountry #drycreekvalley #bottling
In Dry Creek Valley, the warm summer weather has been playing a crucial role in awakening and preparing our vines for a bountiful year. Across our estates, the vines have responded energetically to the sunshine, showing rapid shoot growth, vibrant blooms, and the onset of fruit. This dynamic progression means that our 2024 harvest is just around the corner, stirring excitement among our Dry Creek Vineyard family and community. Our nurturing team and Mother Nature have set the stage for a promising season ahead in the vineyard, and a promising 2024 vintage! #drycreekvineyard #sonoma #familywinery #sonomacounty #2024harvest #vineyard #bloom #grapegrowing #winecountry #drycreekvalley
And the winner is … Congratulations to our good friends and neighbors at F. Teldeschi Winery, who won first place and a year’s worth of bragging rights at last night’s sixth annual Zin Throwdown! It’s always a delight to host this special blind tasting and community gathering of fellow vintners from Dry Creek Valley. The competition is a friendly one, with the winner selected by peers who share a deep love for our home appellation and its signature red variety. Thank you again to all who attended and reminded us of just how lucky we are to be part of this vibrant and resilient community. #drycreekvalley #drycreekvineyard #neighbors #community #familyowned #local #healdsburg #sonoma #familywinery #sonomacounty
Cheers to the first day of summer! We invite you to celebrate the season of sunshine with us. To plan your visit, see link in bio. #firstdayofsummer #cheers #summer #summervibes #summersoltice #drycreekvineyard #healdsburg #sonoma #sonomacounty
Thank you to all who have reached out to express concern and support during the Point Fire. We are grateful to share that the Dry Creek Vineyard family are all safe, and we’re still open for business. Our hearts go out to all affected by the fire and to the firefighters who have worked tirelessly to protect our community. #healdsburg #drycreekvalley #sonomacounty
We are family! The first ever Motown Get Down at Dry Creek Vineyard was a huge success. Thank you everyone for joining us. We all had so much fun and the weather was absolutely PERFECT! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with all of our upcoming events! Band: @luckydevilsband Food: @warpigs_craft_kitchen Wine: @drycreekvineyard #drycreekvineyard #healdsburg #sonomacounty #winecountry #motown #family