Dry Creek Winery Directory
Our favorite dry creek wineries
Dry Creek Valley is a unique winegrowing region located in northern Sonoma County. With over 150 winegrowers and 70 Dry Creek wineries, Dry creek Valley is the perfect place to get away and get lost in the premium wines offered by this special region. While the area has many varietals, it is best known for its world-class zinfandel. Within this 16 by 2 mile valley, there are of a variety of soil types, elevations, sun exposure levels, and wind and water variance, creating the perfect environment for a mix of varietals and grape quality.
A Little History
Dry Creek Valley traces its winegrape growing roots back 140 years. After the California Gold Rush, settlers were attracted to the region for its fertile land around 1849. By the 1880s, there were nine Dry Creek wineries and 883 acres of vineyards – with the majority of them being Zinfandel. With prohibition came the ending of this wine boom and only two wineries, Frei Brothers and J. Pedroncelli, remained after its repeal in 1933. The valley produced prunes and pears mostly until the California wine revival in the 70s. By 1983, Dry Creek Valley was the first California wine region to be recognized as an official American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Today, 9,000 acres of vineyards and over 70 wineries, mostly family-owned, make up this charming AVA. Just 16 miles long and 2 miles wide, Dry Creek is a must visit wine country destination. Other than enjoying amazing wines form Dry Creek wineries, visitors can expect to experience agritourism, 5-star food and wine parirings featuring foods from lcoal land, and easy access tot he charmign town of Healdsburg.
If you’re looking to explore Dry Creek Valley wineries, look no further than a PLatypus Wine Tour. Our North Sonoma join-in wine tour may venture off into Dry Creek Valley, but if you want to guarentee you’ll visit some of these incredible wineries in Dry Creek, plan a private tour with us through the region. Check out some of our favorite Dry Creek Wineries below and start planning your adventure!
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Here is a handy directory of many of wine country’s best wineries. You can use this directory while creating a custom, Private Tour. Please note that Small Group Join-in Tour wineries are selected by our experienced guides.
Seavey Vineyard
In 1979 Bill and Mary Seavey bought their estate vineyards where the steep rocky hillsides produce small, thick-skinned berries with outstanding tannins that they handle with the utmost care. The result is their small production of soulful wines that express the hillside vineyards and their unique sense of place.
Sebastiani
In the heart of Sonoma wine country, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery stands out with its historic charm. Their barrel room showcases antique redwood tanks and original winemaking tools, offering tours, tastings, and a grand event space. Sebastiani has been a leading producer of Sonoma County wine for almost 120 years.
Shadybrook Estate Winery
A state of the art winery, Shadybrook Estate has not only phenomenal boutique wine and beautiful views of the rolling hills, but is also an elegant horse ranch. Shadybrook produces small batch Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Pinot Noir from estate vineyards. Tastings are privately hosted and can include a cheese and charcuterie pairing or even a horseback ride! Truly unique, Shadybrook is a tucked away gem in a quiet corner of Napa Valley.
Silenus Winery
Silenus Winery prides itself on a long history of premium grape growing and award winning wine production. In their Tasting Room guests are able to enjoy views of their Oak Knoll vineyards, the winery and barrel chai, and relax in the garden grotto and enjoy a glass of wine during a game of Bocce Ball a perfect day in the Napa Valley.
Silver Oak
Anchored by their iconic water tower, Silver Oak was created to produce exceptional Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Silverado Vineyards
Silverado’s winemaking is rooted in the vineyards and are dedicated to expressing the delicious quality and character of grapes grown on each of their six vineyards in the Napa Valley. Since its founding in 1981, the winery has grown to nearly 400 acres which is farmrd organically and sustainably.
Soda Rock Winery
After years of neglect, this local landmark had fallen into serious disrepair. Recognizing the property’s historic value Ken and Diane Wilson purchased the Soda Rock property in 2000. Today you see a decade of a carefully planned restoration using recycled and green materials whenever possible.
Spottswoode
Acknowledged as one of the first women to run a major Napa Valley wine growing estate, Mary Novak was instrumental in establishing Spottswood as one of the great family-owned wineries and first growth-caliber properties. Her daughters and grandaughters continue her legacy of elegance and strength.
Spring Mountain
Originally brought together as three properties, now 845 acres the property produces consistent, powerful and distinguish red wines..
St. Supery
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery produces 100% estate grown, certified Napa Green wines, focusing on Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and additional red Bordeaux varietals. Located in the renowned Rutherford growing region at the heart of Napa Valley, the winery combines French château tradition with Napa Valley terroir producing the highest quality estate wines and providing exceptional experiences to all guests.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris. Founded in 1970 and considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate. Stags’ Leap is a place of natural beauty, storied buildings and gardens, a lively history, and a reputation for elegant wines showing finesse and intensity.
Stag’s Leap Winery
On one of Californias earliest wine estates, a unique terroir and ideal microclimate support a classical standard of viticulture, land use, and winemaking that is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. Stags Leap is a place of natural beauty, storied buildings and gardens, a lively history, and a reputation for elegant wines showing finesse and intensity.
