Sonoma County
The Dry Creek Valley wineries worth your afternoon
Dry Creek Valley: narrow valley of Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. Here's who to visit, and how to string them into a day.
Dry Creek Valley
Dry Creek Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc
Dry Creek Valley
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley
Preston Farm & Winery
Barbera, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache
Dry Creek Valley
Quivira Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Grenache
Dry Creek Valley
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley
A. Rafanelli Winery
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Dry Creek Valley
Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves
Zinfandel, Syrah, Rosé
Dry Creek Valley
Comstock Wines
Zinfandel, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Valley
Lambert Bridge Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
Dry Creek Valley
Mauritson Wines
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Valley
Unti Vineyards
Grenache, Barbera, Sangiovese
Dry Creek Valley
Papapietro Perry Winery
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
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What are the best dry creek valley wineries in Dry Creek Valley?
Start with Dry Creek Vineyard, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery and Preston Farm & Winery.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Dry Creek Valley?
Three or four is the sweet spot: about an hour each, plus a proper lunch. Five is possible if the cellars are small and close together.
How do you get around Sonoma wine country without driving?
Private driver for the day (about US$95–150 per hour, 4-hour minimum); Small-group wine tour (about US$150–200 per person, full day); Walk the Healdsburg plaza (free). Every Grapevine itinerary lists these local options; book them directly.
When is the best time to visit?
Open year-round. Harvest runs mid-August to October; winter is quiet, rainy and the easiest time to get seated tastings.