About WDCV

Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley® is a trade association of 60+ wineries and 150 winegrape growers. Formed in 1989, the association represents a multi-generational family community of vintners and growers committed to growing high-quality fruit and producing world-class wines. All are committed to being good land stewards of this pristine valley for present and future generations. Most engage in sustainable farming practices and many are certified organic or biodynamic.

The Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley is dedicated to advancing the recognition, preservation and enhancement of Dry Creek Valley as a premium winegrowing region through promotion, protection and educational activities.

Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley hosts one major event each year.  Passport to Dry Creek Valley® is in its 23rd year! Tickets for thie sell-out event go on sale every year on February 1st at 10:00 a.m. PST.

The Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley have gone green! Water crocks are being used at our events, which can be returned and used for future events. Invitations are sent to our database via email vs. printed pieces that are mailed. Maps and activity brochures are available online for printing at your discretion. In addition, internal membership correspondence is done 95 percent online.

Want to learn more about our people, climate and soils? See article below written by Lou Preston of Preston of Dry Creek Valley.

Dry Creek Valley - A Study in Diversity (pdf)

Looking for expertise on Dry Creek Valley history? Link to timeline below.

Dry Creek Valley Timeline (pdf)