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Life commitment of Dry Creek Winery |
With a vine
production history, Dry Creek Winery is a family business that over time became
one of the best wineries in Dry Creek Valley. The farm is surrounded by
beautiful gardens, an incredible and interactive tasting room and the largest
field of one of the most wanted wine grape in the world. The Zinfandel and the
Sauvignon are just some of their most valued wines, considering that their wine
offer is oriented to satisfy even the most delicate and demanding tastes.
The
geographical conditions of the town and the variations in climate and soil
composition makes possible that, Dry Creek Winery produces several kinds of
strains satisfying that way the most demanding palates.
But the
geographical conditions are not enough, the techniques that the winery uses in
the production and harvesting allowed to Dry Creek Winery be one of the most
famous wineries and award many prizes all over the world. This winery has been
certified as a sustainable winery in California and has awarded prices since
2007 for their broad number of wines.
The
History
Forty
years ago, in Dry Creek Valley, David
Stare found the Dry Creek Winery in
the north of Sonoma county. By the inspiration of Loraine valleys, he once got the idea of building a viticultural
center. The orchard started with the Sauvignon Blanc, being the beginning of a
prominent future of the wine industry.
The risky
step that David dear to take was just the beginning of a remarkable industry,
starting this way his family winery tradition. That tradition leads the following generations the wine
heritage. Legacy and passion are just words compared with the spirit and
dedication this family invest on this vineyard.
The
Facilities
The
tasting room that Dry Creek Winery daily offers to visitor counts with an extensive range of wines from the signature
wines to the selections from the wine club. Those visits to the tasting room
are made with a previous reservation and paying o moderate price per person.
Also, they
offer a particular service where they guide tourists through what they call the
first tasting experience: The Meritage, wherein a private place inside the
cellar they teach the art of the famous Bordeaux mix, that way people have the
needed tools to prepare their own blend, of course,
like everything, this experience has a price, 45 dollars per person, and
according to some visitors' opinion a small
price for such an incredible expertise.
But the
tasting experience is not the only thing that this amazing winery offers. It
also has excellent facilities to make the stay of travelers an unforgettable
experience, including a picnic field pet-friendly
where besides enjoying the sight seen tourists
can spend a fun and beautiful time with friends and family.