Monthly Archives: October 2014

Vino For Veterans Program in Dry Creek Valley

October 22nd, 2014

Vino For Veterans Program in Dry Creek Valley

November 11th is Veterans Day, a time in which we honor the selfless efforts of all our nation’s men and women who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces. This year, Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley got together and said, “Why not show our appreciation all month long?”

Presenting the first annual Vino For Veterans program: From November 1st-November 30th, many of our member wineries will be offering complimentary tastings to veterans and active military servicepeople as a toast to their sacrifice.

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Winery Spotlight: David Coffaro Estate Vineyard

October 20th, 2014

David Coffaro (in yellow) and the Harvest Crew 2013

Winery Spotlight: David Coffaro Estate Vineyard

A visit to David Coffaro Estate Vineyard and Winery is an unforgettable experience. David, the winery’s namesake, has an unconventional story–he opened his business in Dry Creek Valley when he was 51 years old.  He’d already been an amateur winemaker for 15 years, so he got a running start when he went pro. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the winery and vineyard, and the now-71-year-old Coffaro sees no end in sight. When asked if he considers retiring, he says, “Oh no–I tell my family that I’ll be in control when I’m 100.” One look at his website makes his passion for winemaking utterly apparent–since 1998, he’s kept a detailed diary that documents his work as well as stories of his family and his reactions to current events. It’s an incredible historic archive unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.

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