Notables: Dry Creek Vineyard may be best known for its lovely and well-priced Chenin Blanc, a beautifully balanced effort towing the fine line between acid and sweetness. The Sauvignon Blancs here are quite good, as are the Zinfandels. Most visits you'll find something sweet to try, either late harvest Zinfandel or Soleil, the proprietary late harvest Sauvignon Blanc. Winemaker Bill Knuttel had long tenures at Saintsbury and Chalk Hill before landing at Dry Creek. Nice selection of wine country gifts and a heavily shaded picnic grounds.

Region located: Dry Creek Valley

Varietals: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Bordeaux Bland, Late Harvest

Tasting fee: $5

Bottle prices: $11.50-$40

Hours: 10:30am till 4:30pm

Address: 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd.

City: Healdsburg

State: California

Zip: 95448

Phone number: (707) 433-1000.