Actress Charlize Theron and her mother, Gerda, were guests of Dry Creek Vineyard recently.

Ms. Theron, on a break from filming "Sweet November" in San Francisco, had expressed her enthusiasm for Dry Creek Vineyard's wines and the winery was pleased to invite her as their guest for a weekend.

Ms. Theron, her mother and the actress's dogs were then hosted for dinner at the home of Kim and Don Wallace and their two children. Kim is the daughter of the winery's founder, David Stare, and the couple manages the daily operations of Dry Creek Vineyard.

Ms.  Theron, who has appeared in such films as "The Cider House Rules", "Mighty Joe Young", "The Astronaut's Wife", and "The Devil's Advocate", enjoyed a private tour, a special barrel tasting and a visit to the winery's vast vineyards overlooking the beautiful Dry Creek Valley.

Charlize Theron and her mother Gerda

Don Wallace, Gerda, David Stare,
Charlize Theron and Kim Stare Wallace

Charlize with Taylor and
Spencer Wallace
- and one of her dogs.