Dry Creek Valley AVA The Dry Creek Valley in north Sonoma County is 16 miles long and at its widest point 2 miles. From the wine country town of Healdsburg, two beautiful backroads follow the Dry Creek Valley to its end at Lake Sonoma. Dry Creek Road is the main route along the Dry Creek … Read more
Fall Colors in wine country Harvest is over; the grape juice is in the tanks or barrels, and the vines are getting ready to take a long siesta. It is Fall Colors in wine country. Most of the tourists are gone and wine country takes on a much slower pace. Fall is our favorite time … Read more
A Biodynamic winery in the Dry Creek Valley – Quivira Vineyards We spent a relaxing time on a sunny day last week at Quivira Vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley. We arrived around noon and quickly toured the Biodynamic vegetable garden and vineyards. We took a peek at a stream that runs through the vineyards, known … Read more
West Dry Creek Road in November West Dry Creek Road in November is one of the most serene and pleasant roads in wine country. The smell of Fall is in the air around every wonderful twist and turn of this laid-back wine country road. West Dry Creek Road begins at Westside Road just outside of … Read more
Fritz Underground Winery began in the late 1970s under the ownership of the late Jay Fritz. Jay was one of the many winery owners and winemakers that emerged from my alma mater, Saint Ignatius High School in San Francisco. Perhaps it was his S.I. academics that gave him the insight to construct a winery entirely built … Read more
Mauritson Wines – Rockpile Wines Along Dry Creek Road are many interesting wineries to visit. One of those is Mauritson Wines. The Mauritson Family has a long history in the Dry Creek Valley. The family began as sheep farmers in land where Lake Sonoma is now located. When they were forced to sell this land under the … Read more
West Dry Creek Wineries This is one of our favorite wine country backroads. The West Dry Creek wineries are small and family owned. They are all tucked away and can be easily missed. You can get to West Dry Creek Road from three different entrances. We like to start at Westside Road where the Madrona … Read more
The winery was founded in the early 1900 by Alberto Rafanelli. The winery continues to be family own and operated now in its fourth generation. The current winemaker is Rashell Rafanelli.
About Preston Vineyards on West Dry Creek West Dry Creek Road near Healdsburg is one of the best of the backroads in this area. It is a favorite among walkers, runners, and cyclists. There are several wineries and tasting rooms but, at just about the end of West Dry Creek, there is one winery not … Read more
Visitors who drive along the Dry Creek Road in search of great tasting rooms often miss one of the best, the Sbragia Family Vineyards.