Dry Creek Valley

Dry Creek Valley is a wine region in Sonoma County, USA.

Growers build the wines around Zinfandel, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Vines root into alluvial and gravel.

The climate is mediterranean, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as hills and valley floor.

Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, full-bodied with ripe fruit flavors, particularly in zinfandel and crisp and refreshing, plus one more.

Producers worth knowing include A. Rafanelli, Dry Creek Vineyards, Gallo and Ridge Vineyards.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, tomato-based dishes, pasta and rich cheeses.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Rich, Full-bodied with ripe fruit flavors, Particularly in zinfandel.

Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Particularly refreshing sauvignon blancs.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, USA
• A. Rafanelli Terrace Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, USA
• A. Rafanelli Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, USA
• Armida Winery Maple Vineyards Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, USA
• Armida Winery Poizin Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, USA
• Armida Winery Tina's Block - Maple Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, USA
• Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, USA
• Dry Creek Vineyard The Mariner Meritage, Dry Creek Valley, USA

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Tomato-based dishes
• Pasta
• Rich cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Dry Creek Valley: common questions

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Sonoma County guide.