Dry Creek

Dry Creek AVA

The Dry Creek Valley AVA is an American Viticulture Area in Sonoma County, CA. It is located northwest of the town of Healdsburg in a valley created by Dry Creek. While only a few miles from the Russian River, the climate is quite different.

On a normal summer day the temperature can be 10 to 15 degrees warmer making it ideal for such varietals as Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The entire valley measures 16 miles by 2 miles.

Over 50 wineries populate the Dry Creek Valley AVA. Because these properties are basically owned by farmers, ther sell a large amount of grapes outside the valley. Due to the high quality of the fruit over 160 wineries use the Dry Creek to produce wines that proudly state the Dry Creek Valley AVA on their label.

Almost all of the wineries are small and still family owned. They work hard with the soil and deal with what the weather provides resulting in some of the finest wines in California.

More information is available about wineries and travel in the Dry Creek AVA from:

Dry Creek

Subappellation:  Rockpile

Est.:   1983

Acres of planted vineyards: 9,000

Wineries:  50+

Varietals Grown:

Barbera

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignen

Carignanne

Chardonnay

Gewurtztraminer

Grenache

Malbec

Merlot

Mouvedra

Pitite Verdot

Petite Sirah

Pinot Blanc

Rousanne

Sangiovese

Sauvignon Blanc

Viognier

Zinfandel

Syrah

Semillion