Dry Creek Vineyard Story
Dry Creek Vineyard History
The history of Dry Creek Vineyard is a long and colorful one. Founded in 1972 by David S. Stare, Dry Creek Vineyard paved the way for a renaissance of winemaking and viticulture in the Dry Creek Valley.
A Family Owned Winery Since 1972
Dry Creek Vineyard is one of the few remaining family owned wineries left in California. With nearly 50 years of grape growing and winemaking experience, our efforts continue to focus on the quality of wine in the bottle.
Our Winemakers
Tim Bell, winemaker at Dry Creek Vineyard, has worked with a wide range of grape varieties and wine styles in Napa Valley, Sonoma, and the Central Coast: still wine, sparkling, dessert, even Kosher.
Our Vineyards
Our 185 acres of estate vineyards are the foundation of our winery. Using the latest technology and working diligently with our grower partners, we carefully manage our vineyards to ensure the highest standards of quality for each vintage.
Our Philosophy
Vineyard diversity forms the cornerstone of our winemaking philosophy. Sonoma County’s vast array of growing conditions allows us to satisfy our desire to define varietal type by discovering varietal-specific…
Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainable agriculture and minimal off-farm consumption is multifaceted. Advancements in viticultural technology go hand-in-hand with respectfully managing our space on this planet…
Wine 101
Confused about wine and all the terminology? We are here to help. Our Wine 101 section is designed to simplify wine tasting into some basic concepts that are easy to understand. Wine tasting does not have to be intimidating!