Winery Spotlight: Rued Winery
Dry Creek Valley’s Rued Winery is a family operation through and through; the Rued family has been farming in Sonoma County for six generations, since 1876. The Rueds were a grape growing family in Switzerland, so it was a natural fit when Henry Rued moved to Northern California and began working for the Beringer Brothers in Napa Valley. In 1882, Henry Rued planted his own vineyard.
A continuation of our itinerary ideas, we’ve highlighted 12 more Dry Creek Valley wineries you simply won’t want to miss on your next visit. If you’re seeking great patios to enjoy wine tastings, looking to try grapes you’ve never tasted, or looking for wineries where you can bring your dog, these short lists will help you plan perfect days in wine country.
Online Tasting on August 25: Sustainability in Dry Creek Valley
On Tuesday August 25, 2015 from 5pm-6pm PST, join us on Ustream for an online virtual tasting about Dry Creek Valley’s commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking. We’ll be tasting three wines from wineries committed to gentle practices that preserve our invaluable land. The wines are–of course–delicious, too.
Evan LaNouette, Brad Longton, Gio Martorana
Harvest 2015 Gets Started in Dry Creek Valley: A photo essay
Our winegrowers are expecting the 2015 winegrape harvest to yield exceptional quality fruit in smaller quantities than the last three vintages, which were larger than normal throughout most of the state of California. Picking began earlier than usual this year, with David Coffaro Estate and Amista Vineyards harvesting grapes for their sparkling wines on July 29 and August 3, respectively. In 2014, Amista Vineyards harvested for their blanc de blanc two days later on August 5. For still wines, white grapes are rapidly becoming ripe for picking. Preston Farm and Winery began harvesting sauvignon blanc on Tuesday, August 11. Montse Reece, winemaker for Pedroncelli Winery, says, “We expect to begin harvest with our sauvignon blanc the week of August 17. This is within a few days of last year’s harvest.”
Check out the first harvest photos below! Keep up with the latest by following Sonoma County’s hashtag #SCHarvest on social media. You can find Dry Creek Valley on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook daily.
Ashley Herzberg and harvest crew at Amista Vineyards bringing in chardonay for their Sparkling Blanc de Blanc. Photo by John Compisi
Must-Sees in Dry Creek Valley: Your Summer Planning Guide
Late summer is one of our favorite times of year in Dry Creek Valley; plump grapes are ripening on the vines, skies are blue and cloudless, and wineries are gearing up for harvest. Here are a few essential itineraries to help you plan your days.
