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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 the Healdsburg downtown area. The majestic Madrona Manor is where you start your journey along West Dry Creek Road. The West Dry Creek Road stretches along Dry Creek for ten miles to the Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves. There are two other entrances to West Dry Creek Road from Dry Creek Road. There is the Lambert Bridge Road four miles from Highway 101 and the Yoakim Bridge Road about eight miles from Highway 101. If the weather permits, a November picnic along this road is a must. We have some favorite picnic wineries along this route: The Lambert Bridge winery, Quivira Vineyards and Preston Vineyards at the far end of West Dry Creek Road. Both Quivira and Preston are organic and sustainable wineries. You can purchase a picnic lunch in Healdsburg at Big John’s Market or the Oakville Grocery. On Dry Creek Road, there is the Dry Creek General Store. This area of Sonoma County is famous for Zinfandel. But just about any wine, red or white, is delicious. Most of the wineries along this route are small, boutique, and family-owned. Here is our list of favorite wineries on the West Dry creek Wine Trail.

More information on West Dry Creek Road in November

This wine route signage is on West Dry Creek Road at Lambert Bridge Road

Wine Country Backroads West Dry Creek

We have many favorite backroads in wine country. The West Dry Creek Road is at the top of our list. It is very near Westside Road and begins at the entrance to the famous Madrona Manor Inn. West Dry Creek runs from the Madrona Inn and ends at the Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves, a distance of ten beautiful secluded miles.

To get to West Dry Creek Road, take Westside Road from Healdsburg and when you see the Madrona Manor Inn, turn to the right. West Dry Creek Road is a lovely backroad and a favorite of cyclists, runners, and walkers. Our favorite wineries on the West Dry Creek backroad are Quivira and Preston. Both Lambert Bridge and Preston’s vines are certified organic. Both have lovely picnic facilities. Picnicking is so enjoyable at either winery.

As you can see from the wine route signage at the intersection of Lambert Bridge Road and West Dry Creek Road, there are many exciting wineries to visit. Stop in at a winery that meets your fancy and tell us about your experience.

If you find yourself without a deli lunch, you can stock up at the General Store on Dry Creek Road. Take Lambert Bridge Road over Dry Creek, and you will see the historic General Store.