Dry Creek Valley
Known for: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Climate: Warm, dry days; cool nights from marine influence
One of Sonoma's most defined appellations - 16 miles long, barely two miles wide - Dry Creek Valley is Zinfandel's spiritual home in California. Old-vine Zins, benchland Cabernets, and Rhône varieties thrive here amid generations-old family farms.
Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes
Dry Creek Vineyard Healdsburg drycreekvineyard.com Founding estate of the appellation; iconic Heritage Zinfandel
Ridge Vineyards – Lytton Springs Healdsburg ridgewine.com World-class old-vine Zinfandel blends; a pilgrimage destination
A. Rafanelli Winery Healdsburg arafanelliwinery.com Third-generation family winery; appointment-only; exceptional Zinfandel
Quivira Vineyards & Winery Healdsburg quivirawine.com Certified biodynamic; Zinfandel, Rhône varieties
Preston Farm & Winery Healdsburg prestonvineyards.com Organic farming; rustic charm; Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhône blends
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves Healdsburg bellawinery.com Cave tastings; Zinfandel from Big River and Lily Hill ranches
Pedroncelli Winery Geyserville pedroncelli.com Family-owned since 1927; outstanding value; benchmark Zinfandel
Unti Vineyards Healdsburg untivinyards.com Italian and Rhône varieties; small-production, appointment-only
Dry Creek Valley
Known for: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Climate: Warm, dry days; cool nights from marine influence
One of Sonoma's most defined appellations - 16 miles long, barely two miles wide - Dry Creek Valley is Zinfandel's spiritual home in California. Old-vine Zins, benchland Cabernets, and Rhône varieties thrive here amid generations-old family farms.
Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes
Dry Creek Vineyard Healdsburg drycreekvineyard.com Founding estate of the appellation; iconic Heritage Zinfandel
Ridge Vineyards – Lytton Springs Healdsburg ridgewine.com World-class old-vine Zinfandel blends; a pilgrimage destination
A. Rafanelli Winery Healdsburg arafanelliwinery.com Third-generation family winery; appointment-only; exceptional Zinfandel
Quivira Vineyards & Winery Healdsburg quivirawine.com Certified biodynamic; Zinfandel, Rhône varieties
Preston Farm & Winery Healdsburg prestonvineyards.com Organic farming; rustic charm; Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhône blends
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves Healdsburg bellawinery.com Cave tastings; Zinfandel from Big River and Lily Hill ranches
Pedroncelli Winery Geyserville pedroncelli.com Family-owned since 1927; outstanding value; benchmark Zinfandel
Unti Vineyards Healdsburg untivinyards.com Italian and Rhône varieties; small-production, appointment-only
Dry Creek Valley
Known for: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Climate: Warm, dry days; cool nights from marine influence
One of Sonoma's most defined appellations - 16 miles long, barely two miles wide - Dry Creek Valley is Zinfandel's spiritual home in California. Old-vine Zins, benchland Cabernets, and Rhône varieties thrive here amid generations-old family farms.
Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes
Dry Creek Vineyard Healdsburg drycreekvineyard.com Founding estate of the appellation; iconic Heritage Zinfandel
Ridge Vineyards – Lytton Springs Healdsburg ridgewine.com World-class old-vine Zinfandel blends; a pilgrimage destination
A. Rafanelli Winery Healdsburg arafanelliwinery.com Third-generation family winery; appointment-only; exceptional Zinfandel
Quivira Vineyards & Winery Healdsburg quivirawine.com Certified biodynamic; Zinfandel, Rhône varieties
Preston Farm & Winery Healdsburg prestonvineyards.com Organic farming; rustic charm; Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhône blends
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves Healdsburg bellawinery.com Cave tastings; Zinfandel from Big River and Lily Hill ranches
Pedroncelli Winery Geyserville pedroncelli.com Family-owned since 1927; outstanding value; benchmark Zinfandel
Unti Vineyards Healdsburg untivinyards.com Italian and Rhône varieties; small-production, appointment-only
Dry Creek Valley
Known for: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Climate: Warm, dry days; cool nights from marine influence
One of Sonoma's most defined appellations - 16 miles long, barely two miles wide - Dry Creek Valley is Zinfandel's spiritual home in California. Old-vine Zins, benchland Cabernets, and Rhône varieties thrive here amid generations-old family farms.
Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes
Dry Creek Vineyard Healdsburg drycreekvineyard.com Founding estate of the appellation; iconic Heritage Zinfandel
Ridge Vineyards – Lytton Springs Healdsburg ridgewine.com World-class old-vine Zinfandel blends; a pilgrimage destination
A. Rafanelli Winery Healdsburg arafanelliwinery.com Third-generation family winery; appointment-only; exceptional Zinfandel
Quivira Vineyards & Winery Healdsburg quivirawine.com Certified biodynamic; Zinfandel, Rhône varieties
Preston Farm & Winery Healdsburg prestonvineyards.com Organic farming; rustic charm; Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhône blends
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves Healdsburg bellawinery.com Cave tastings; Zinfandel from Big River and Lily Hill ranches
Pedroncelli Winery Geyserville pedroncelli.com Family-owned since 1927; outstanding value; benchmark Zinfandel
Unti Vineyards Healdsburg untivinyards.com Italian and Rhône varieties; small-production, appointment-only