A. Rafanelli Winery
4685 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA
Legendary appointment-only Dry Creek Zinfandel. The Rafanelli family has been growing grapes here since 1906. Their wines are not available in retail — only at the winery. This is the pilgrimage every Zin lover must make.
Tasting: $20· Reservations required· Website Dry Creek Vineyard
3770 Lambert Bridge Rd, Healdsburg, CA
Founded by David Stare in 1972, the first new winery in DCV after Prohibition. Pioneer of Dry Creek Valley winemaking and the region's flagship estate. Famous for Fumé Blanc and Heritage Vines Zinfandel. The Loire-inspired chateau is iconic.
Mauritson Wines
2859 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA
Six generations of farming in Dry Creek Valley since 1868. Clay Mauritson grows exceptional Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Petite Sirah from Rockpile and DCV estate vineyards. One of the valley's most decorated producers.
Tasting: $30· Reservations required· Website Papapietro Perry Winery
4791 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA
Handcrafted small-lot Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Ben Papapietro and Bruce Perry have produced exceptional wines for 25+ years. Known for single-vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir alongside DCV Zinfandel.
Tasting: $30· Reservations required· Website Pedroncelli Winery
1220 Canyon Rd, Geyserville, CA
One of only two DCV wineries to survive Prohibition (est. 1927). Fourth-generation family winery producing approachable, well-priced Zinfandel, Cabernet, and more. Unpretentious and welcoming.
Quivira Vineyards
4900 West Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA
Organic and biodynamic estate with 100+ acre property featuring gardens, animals, and sustainably farmed vineyards. Known for Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rhône blends. Beautiful grounds make for an idyllic tasting setting.
Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Springs
650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg, CA
The legendary Ridge Vineyards' Lytton Springs estate. Paul Draper's legacy lives in these old-vine Zinfandel blends from vines planted as early as 1901. Monte Bello may be the flagship, but Lytton Springs is where the soul of DCV Zin resides.
Tasting: $35· Reservations required· Website Seghesio Family Vineyards
700 Grove St, Healdsburg, CA
Five generations of Italian heritage since 1895. Among Sonoma's most acclaimed Zinfandel producers. Old Vine Zin from century-old blocks, plus outstanding Sangiovese and Italian varietals. Beautiful tasting room.
Tasting: $30· Reservations required· Website