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March 2007
March is an exciting time in the Dry Creek
Valley. This year, there will be not one,
but
two weekends, of barrel tasting (see
below for more information). In addition
to the bevy of activity, the scenery in the
valley has never been more beautiful.
Recent rains (and some warm temperatures) have
caused the mustard flowers to bloom in full
glory. The backdrop is visually
stunning – bright yellow mustard set against
lush green grass and deep blue skies. If
you’re a photographer, or fan of unforgettable
scenery, now is the time for a visit!
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2007 Barrel
Tasting - Two Great Weekends! |
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March 3, 4
March 10, 11
11 a.m. - 4
p.m.
$10 per person
tasting glass
included |
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This promises to be the biggest Barrel Tasting
Weekend ever! Over 100 wineries from Alexander
Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and
Healdsburg are opening their cellars for your
tasting pleasure.
No Ticket Required!
To taste, you must
purchase a tasting glass and event wristband for
$10.00 at the first winery you visit, each
weekend. Lost, broken or misplaced glasses are
$10.00 to replace. Remember that Barrel
Tasting is not at one location. You drive to the
wineries you would like to visit.
At Dry Creek Vineyard, we’ll have samples of 2005
Old Vine Zinfandel and 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from
the barrel. In addition, we’ll have
several new release wines for tasting and a few
surprises along the way too!
For more information, visit the
Russian River Wine Road
web site or call toll free:
800-723-6336.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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With Easter Sunday rapidly hopping
(pun intended) toward us, it’s not
too early to plan your special
Easter dinner. We recommend a
honey glazed ham, oven roasted red
potatoes, and a delicate spring
salad to accompany our new release -
2005 Heritage Zinfandel. The
combination of sweet honey, salty
ham, rich potatoes, and delicate
greens are an ideal match to our
Heritage Zinfandel. With ripe, black
cherry fruit and well-defined
tannins that are balanced and
elegant, this wine is sure to be a
crowd pleaser.
Buy Online |
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Looking for that perfect wine gift?
Our silk-screened magnum (1.5 liter)
gift bottles are a great way to let
that special someone know that you
care. Each bottle comes adorned with
a message – either Happy Birthday,
Congratulations, Happy Anniversary
or Thank You. (mouseover
or click
the graphics below for a larger view
of each of the bottles)
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Hailing from the 2000 vintage, this
Cabernet Sauvignon received “90
points” from Wine
Enthusiast Magazine and was
voted “Editors’ Choice.”
Price: $60.00 Click on the
Shop for Dry
Creek Wines
link at the top, which has a link to
our gallery of wine gift bottles.
Or, you can click the
Wine Gift
Bottles.
Or, you can call the winery at
800-864-9463. |
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Did you
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In 1972 there were three
wineries in the Dry Creek
Valley – in 2007 there are
now 58 bonded and licensed
wineries.
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In 1972 the top wine grape
variety in California was
Carignane – in 2007
Chardonnay and Cabernet
Sauvignon are king.
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In 1972 the price for one
acre of vineyard land in the
Dry Creek Valley was
approximately $2,500.
In 2007, that same acre
would sell for $75,000.
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In 1972 a bottle of Dry
Creek Vineyard Fumé Blanc
sold for $3.25. Today,
the 2005 vintage of Fumé
Blanc sells for $14.50 per
bottle.
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In 1972 the American wine
consumer knew very little
about wine or varietals.
Wine was an afterthought.
In 2007, Americans 30 and
over, both male and female,
are consuming more wine than
beer, according to a Gallup
poll. In fact, studies
suggest that by 2008 the USA
will be the number 1 wine
consuming country in the
world.
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In 1972 Dry Creek Vineyard
produced its first wines –
Chenin Blanc, Fume Blanc,
and Chardonnay – at
Cuvaison Winery. The
doors to Dry Creek Vineyard
did not officially open
until 1973.
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Dry Creek Vineyard is part
of an illustrious class of
wineries founded in 1972
including, Jordan Vineyard &
Winery, Silver Oak Cellars,
Stag’s Leap Winery, and
Diamond Creek Vineyards.
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Since 1972 Dry Creek
Vineyard has remained family
owned – in today’s
consolidated wine industry,
most wineries of our size
are no longer family held. |
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Vintner's
Select Club
20th Anniversary Bash
July 13, 14, 15, 2007
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This year marks the
35th Anniversary of Dry Creek Vineyard and the 20th
Anniversary of our Vintner’s Select Club.
We’re throwing an Anniversary Bash, with three fun
filled days and nights to honor this historic
milestone. We invite you to join us for the
weekend as we celebrate with delicious food,
fabulous wine, and live music! It’s time to put on
your dancing shoes and join us for a weekend not to
be missed!
Exclusive Event for Wine Club members and their
guests! Click here to learn more about our
Wine Club
or to join!
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