Winery Information
Winery Information for: Dry Creek Vineyard
Winery Founded: 1/1/1972
Winery Founded by: David S. Stare
Winery Current Owner: Stare family
Winery Description: Dry Creek Vineyard was founded in 1972 by David S. Stare, who built it on the principle of crafting exceptional wines at a fair price. Today, it remains a thriving, family-owned estate managed by his daughter, Kim Stare Wallace, alongside the Stare family. Located in Healdsburg in the heart of Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley AVA, the winery is recognized for its “No Compromises” approach—producing expressive, terroir-driven varietals like Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, and single-vineyard blends. Guests enjoy beautiful vineyard views, relaxed picnic settings, and a commitment to sustainable viticulture across its 185 acres, making Dry Creek Vineyard a beloved stalwart of California’s wine country.
Winery Web site URL: http://www.drycreekvineyard.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.drycreekvineyard.com/
X, formerly known as Twitter URL: https://x.com/DryCreekVnyd
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/drycreekvineyard
Instagram URL: https://instagram.com/drycreekvineyard
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YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/DryCreekVineyard
Tripadvisor URL: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32482-d531667-Reviews-Dry_Creek_Vineyard-Healdsburg_Sonoma_County_California.html
Last updated information for this winery on: 6/10/2025
Dry Creek Vineyard wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025;
- February 2025;
- March 2025;
- April 2025;
- May 2025;
- June 2025; 2021 Sonoma County Dry Creek Valley SeaQuelle Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Petit Verdot (6/3/2025, $55)
- July 2025;
- August 2025;
- September 2025;
- October 2025;
- November 2025;
- December 2025;
2024 Wine Releases
2023 Wine Releases
2022 Wine Releases
2021 Wine Releases
2020 Wine Releases
2019 Wine Releases
2018 Wine Releases
2017 Wine Releases
2016 Wine Releases
2015 Wine Releases
2014 Wine Releases
- January 2014; 2010 Endeavour Cabernet Sauvignon
- February 2014; 2013 Fume Blanc, 2011 Foggy Oaks Chardonnay, 2012 Taylor's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 Somers Ranch Zinfandel, 2011 Estate Spencer's Hill Vineyard Petite Sirah
- March 2014; 2011 The Mariner, 2012 Heritage Vines Zinfandel
- April 2014; 2013 Chenin Blanc, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Petite Zinfandel Rose, 2011 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel, 2011 Spencer's Hill Vineyard Zinfandel, 2012 Old Vine Zinfandel
- May 2014; 2012 DCV10 Pinot Noir
- June 2014; 2012 Merlot
- July 2014;
- August 2014;
- September 2014; 2012 DCV3 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 DCV2 Estate Four Clones Vineyard Zinfandel
- October 2014; 2012 DCV7 Wallace Ranch Zinfandel, 2012 Vogenson Zinfandel
- November 2014; 2012 DCV10 Estate Chardonnay, 2012 Sailors Cuvee, 2012 Malbec
- December 2014;
2013 Wine Releases
2012 Wine Releases
2011 Wine Releases
2010 Wine Releases
2009 Wine Releases
2008 Wine Releases
2007 Wine Releases
- January 2007;
- February 2007; 2006 Clarksburg Dry Chenin Blanc, 2005 Sonoma County Heritgae Zinfandel, 2005 Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2004 Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel, 2004 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Dry Creek Valley Somers Ranch Zinfandel
- March 2007;
- April 2007;
- May 2007;
- June 2007;
- July 2007;
- August 2007;
- September 2007;
- October 2007;
- November 2007;
- December 2007;
2006 Wine Releases
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2002 Wine Releases
2001 Wine Releases
2000 Wine Releases
- January 2000;
- February 2000;
- March 2000;
- April 2000;
- May 2000;
- June 2000;
- July 2000;
- August 2000; 1998 Old Vines Zinfandel, 1998 Reserve Fume Blanc, 1998 Reserve Chardonnay
- September 2000; 1998 Meritage
- October 2000; 1999 Pinot Noir
- November 2000; 1999 Sonoma County Chardonnay
- December 2000;
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