We’ve teamed with our neighbor, Passalacqua Winery, to host a fun and educational event, Harvest Uncorked! Set for Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., it’s perfect for locals or wine country guests curious about what wineries really do during harvest.

The $15 admission includes a keepsake logo glass and entry to both Passalacqua and Dry Creek Vineyard. Be sure to mark your calendar!
 

HARVEST UNCORKED

Saturday
September 30, 2006

11:00 a.m. -  4:00 p.m.

Old Vine Zinfandel is, in a word, OLD! With vines averaging more than 80 years in age, our Old Vine Zinfandel is comprised of five unique vineyards around Sonoma County. Each site contributes distinct flavors and characteristics to the overall blend, creating a balanced wine with incredible depth and richness. As you are probably aware, Old Vine Zinfandel is not going to be around forever. Old Vine vineyards are a dying breed in Sonoma County. Given the limited production of this wine, we recommend stocking your cellars now for all of your holiday celebrations! Try it with our featured recipe: Wild Mushroom Bisque (click "Featured Recipes"at top).

We just received word that Wine Enthusiast has given our 2003 Old Vine Zinfandel a 93 Point rating, and picked as "Editor's Choice." This review will appear in the November 15th issue, on newsstands in October.
 

To receive your SPECIAL OFFER on this wine, click on "Special Coupon" at the top or below to view or print the coupon. You can enter the code upon checkout in our online store, or give the code to our staff when you call or visit the tasting room.
 

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2003 Old Vine Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

 
"Over the years, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with Zinfandel. Loved it until about the mid-1980s, back when many of the best Zins were lean and concentrated. Hated the super-ripe, exaggerated fruit versions that many people exalted in the 1990’s. Here again in this offering from Dry Creek is a Zinfandel that I love–and maybe one that those who enjoy extreme Zin can love, too…"
                                         winereviewonline.com
 

More than one guest has asked us the question, "Why do you put sailboats on your labels? Especially since you’re Dry Creek Vineyard, how are you supposed to sail on a dry creek?"  It’s a good question, and one we feel obligated to answer.

Our family is originally from Boston, an area rich in history and known for, among other things,  sailing.  We grew up on the water, learning to sail  at summer  camps  up  and down  the  East Coast.  When  Dave  moved

Francisco Bay. During weekends, we could be found sailing the cold bay waters,  enjoying many a glass of Dry Creek Vineyard wines. During one such outing, we were discussing some new packaging ideas. As the story goes, somewhere between the third and fourth bottle of wine, someone said, "Hey, we’re sailors, we love sailing, and are passionate about it. Why not tie our two passions together?" Kim commissioned local Sonoma County artist Michael Surles to paint the first sailing ship and the rest, as they say, is history.

Today, our winery is synonymous with sailing. We are a sponsor of  US SAILING and support many regattas and

The Vintner’s Select Club and ClubRed are perfect ways to stay in touch with Dry Creek Vineyard. Four times per year, we send out two bottles of our delicious wines. These wines are always highly sought after and made in very limited quantities. In addition, you’ll have access to private member only events and other special offers throughout the year. To learn more about our club or to join, please click "Join our Wine Club" button at the top.