The Story of Cabernet Franc

Believe it or not, Cabernet Franc is one of the most popular grape varietals in the world. While Cabernet Franc may seem like it has a secondary role in the blending of Bordeaux-style …

Wine 101: Smell

The smell of a wine is often as important as how the wine tastes because smell can heavily influence our taste. If the wine’s aromas that are “off” or simply do not smell good, this sensation …

Weird Wine Words Defined

Wine tasting may be subjective, but there are some commonly used terms that seem a little out of place in everyday conversation. Here are our top five weird wine terms to get you …

Introducing the Site Specific Terroir Series

We are proud to introduce our Site Specific Terroir Series, which is the culmination of nearly 50 years spent working with different vineyard sites within the Dry Creek Valley…

Fall Brunch Frittata

Get ready for autumn with this cozy brunch frittata of squash, kale, bacon and goat cheese! Enjoy alongside our Heritage Vines Zinfandel on a nice weekend outdoors in crisp fall air …

Honey & Herb Baked Camembert

A twist on the traditional Rosh Hashanah treat, this baked cheese makes a wonderful snack or appetizer paired with our Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy it alongside homemade bread and chutney …

3 Things You Don’t Know About Dry Creek Vineyard

Established in 1972 by David S. Stare, Dry Creek Vineyard is Dry Creek Valley’s flagship winery located in the heart of Sonoma County, California. Here are three history-making fun …

Corporate Gift Giving

The air conditioning may still be going full blast, but the giving season is just around the corner. Don’t worry – let us handle the holidays for you! Whether it is for client gifts, employee…

Robert Parker 90+ Point Scores

We are thrilled to announce that six of our wines received a 90+ score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate! With all of the competition around us, we are appreciative of each…

TripAdvisor® Hall of Fame!

Dry Creek Vineyard is honored to have received the prestigious 2018 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for the sixth consecutive year and to have been inducted into the…