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East Bench Dry Creek Valley

July 1, 2014 by Joe Becerra

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East Bench Dry Creek Valley. These vineyards belong to Ray Teldeschi

About the East Bench Dry Creek Valley

There are vineyards on the floor of the Dry Creek Valley and to the west and east on the hillsides forming the Dry Creek Valley. This photo shows a portion of the East Bench of Dry Creek Valley. This vineyard is owned by Ray and Lori Teldeschi. Like many vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley, these vineyards have been passed on from generation to generation. Ray Teldeschi has a cousin down the road who also owns vineyards in Dry Creek. Ray has establish the Del Carlo wine label and uses 10% of his grapes to make a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Zinfandel. Much of the Zinfandel on this East Bench of Dry Creek are vines that are well over 100 years old. Ray also grows other grapes, including the Italian grape varietal Delicato. Ray sells 90% of his wine to other wineries.

There are two other backroads that one can take from Dry Creek Road to visit wineries and view vineyards on the east side of the Dry Creek Valley. Lytton Springs Road leads to the Ridge Winery and Mazzocco Winery. Canyon Road at the far end of Dry Creek Road leads to the Pedroncelli winery. The Pedroncelli family owns some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in California.

More information on wineries in the area

Dry Creek Wine Route
Lodging in Healdsburg
Dining in Healdsburg

Filed Under: Wine Photo of the Day Tagged With: delicato, Pedroncelli, Ridge winery, Teldeschi

Geyserville Wine Country Excursion – Five Lovely Wineries to Visit

April 13, 2011 by joe

Who would of thought that the tiny Russian River town of Geyserville would someday emerge as a destination spot for wine tasting and gourmet dining? Yes, amazingly, this little town and its surrounding countryside has much to offer for those who love to visit wineries. Here are five wonderful wineries to visit in the surrounding area of Geyserville. This route will take you to some absolutely beautiful vineyards along the Alexander Valley and into the Dry Creek Valley.

Head north on Highway 101 and take the Independence Lane exit some 20 miles past Santa Rosa.

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

You will either love it or hate it. This is Hollywood time in the Alexander Valley. It’s got swimming pools, cabanas, Bocce courts, the Tucker automobile, movie memorabilia and something for the entire family to enjoy. The Rustic Restaurant is a “must” for lunch and if the weather is nice you should ask for an outside table. What a view! You can take a tour of the winery and taste wines galore; there are many options at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. The winery is open daily 11 to 5 pm.

Poolside at the Francis Ford Coppola Winery

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Filed Under: Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley Tagged With: Francis Ford Coppola winery, Frick winery, Geyserville Wine Country, Pedroncelli, Trentadue, Trione winery

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