Dry Creek Valley
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Located an hour drive north of San Francisco, in Sonoma County, lies Healdsburg. Nearby, you will find the Dry Creek Valley appellation. Some of the finest wines produced are crafted using the fruit of the vines grown in this unique and diverse region. The ending result is a wine as unique and memorable as each of the wineries and grower members that make up the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley.
Dry Creek Valley's history of grape growing and winemaking is among the longest in California. The region's national reputation for wine may be modern, but the roots of Dry Creek Valley quality go back more than 125 years, to the first vineyard established in 1870. Dry Creek Valley was among the first regions to receive formal recognition as an American Viticultural Area in 1983, enabling local wineries to put the Dry Creek Valley appellation on their labels. Nearly 6,000 acres of vineyards now carpet the valley, providing exceptional fruit to more than 25 wineries. Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc continue to be the region's best known wines, but Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc from Dry Creek Valley have each established reputations for distinctive quality. Appellation DetailsWineries Acreage Soil Varietal Composition Map of Dry Creek Valley |
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