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in the Dry Creek Valley. “We are so proud of our
heritage and history,” comments Stare Wallace. “We
were the first winery to plant Sauvignon Blanc in
the Dry Creek Valley, we were responsible for our
region’s AVA status in 1983, we were the first
winery to use the term Meritage on a wine label, and
that’s just for starters. I view our winery as one
of the true pioneers in California.”
To help celebrate the milestone occasion, the winery
has created a video featuring several wine industry
icons. Tim Gaiser, a Master Sommelier from San
Francisco, says that Dry Creek Vineyard was one of
the original wines he worked with during the early
1980s. “The Dry Creek Vineyard Fumé Blanc was one of
the first California Sauvignon Blancs I’d ever
tasted and I thought it was one of best wine values
on the list. In my view, Dry Creek Vineyard has
represented the gold standard for quality and value
in California wine since their founding.”
Long time grape grower and winemaker, Joe Rochioli
remembers selling Sauvignon Blanc grapes to David in
those early days. “He was definitely not from around
here,” recalls
Rochioli with a wry smile. “But, I have to hand it
to him. He was right out there, shoveling grapes and
making his wine. That city slicker definitely knew
how to work hard!”
Now enjoying retirement, the elder Stare says the
future of the winery has never been brighter. "With
Kim's leadership, winemaker Tim Bell's skills and
the rest of our talented staff, we're poised for
great things. I see another forty years of family
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