Free the Grapes! is a national, grassroots coalition of consumers, wineries and retailers who seek to remove restrictions in states that still prohibit consumers from purchasing wines directly from wineries and retailers.
Wine
Institute
The mission of the Wine Institute is to
initiate and advocate state, federal and international public policy to enhance the environment for the responsible consumption and enjoyment of wine.
Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley
The 58 member wineries of
the
Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley are
mainly family-owned and operated and most
have estate vineyards. The pride and the
diversity of the people who live and work
within this narrow, gentle geography are
reflected in the special character of Dry
Creek Valley grapes and wines.
Russian
River Wine Road
Founded thirty years ago,
the
Russian River Wine Road is an
association of wineries and lodgings in the
Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River
Valleys. Located in Northwest Sonoma County,
the Wine Road started as an organization of
just nine wineries. Today, it has a spirited
membership of over 130 wineries and 50
lodgings.
Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition
seeks to identify the ten best West Coast
wines to go with West Coast oysters.
Dry Creek Vineyard's Dry Chenin Blanc is a
7-time winner of this prestigious award.
US
SAILING
US SAILING was founded to encourage and
promote yacht racing, and to unify the
racing and rating rules in the United States
and throughout the yachting world.
Today, their mission includes a program to
train young sailors through a network of
certified instructors. Dry Creek
Vineyard supports US SAILING through sales
of its
Regatta wines.
Meritage
Alliance
In 1988, a group of American vintners formed
The
Meritage Alliance to identify
hand-crafted wines blended from the
traditional "noble" Bordeaux varietals
including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot and Malbec
or Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon
Vert.
Belle de Jour
Inn
Belle de Jour Inn is a lovely Healdsburg bed
and breakfast located on a pristinely
manicured, 6 acre hilltop setting
overlooking the rolling valleys and
vineyards of Sonoma County and beyond. The
farmhouse, a single story Italianate built
around 1873, is the residence of the
inn-keepers, Tom & Brenda Hearn.
Tom & Brenda
Hearn, Proprietors
16276 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-9777 • Fax: (707) 431-7412
E-mail us at:
belledejourinn@msn.com
International
Wine of the Month Club
Dry Creek Vineyard wines have been featured
by
International Wine of the Month Club.
Established in 1994, this club focuses on
sending internationally selected wines from
award-winning vineyards, along with an
informative and entertaining newsletter.
