Discover Dry Creek Vineyard And Other Nearby Wineries
With over 150 of Sonoma wine country's best wineries within easy reach, taking a wine tour is simply a must when you stay with us. Healdsburg wineries are some of the most well-known in all of Sonoma County, with standouts such as Dry Creek Vineyard, Gracianna Winery, and and Sapphire Hill all located here. While the sheer number of wineries in Healdsburg and Sonoma County could keep you busy with tours for days, if not weeks, even just an afternoon visiting two or three will provide a wonderful introduction to the wines of Sonoma. To help plan your visit, we've selected some of our favorite wineries that are all easily accessible from our hotel.
The region became known for producing some of the first American wines that could compete in quality with their European counterparts. Today, the region is a Mecca for wine lovers wishing to learn more about the origins of their favorite wines. Sonoma County is famous for producing an array of varietals due to the many microclimates throughout the county. In the Dry Creek AVA, we are particularly well-known for our outstanding Sauvignon Blancs and Zinfandels.
Healdsburg Area Wine History
Located in the Dry Creek AVA, or designated American Viticultural Area, Healdsburg has been at the center of wine production in Sonoma County for centuries. As early as 1812, the first grapes were planted in Sonoma, and by the 1920s over 250 wineries were active in the region. During prohibition, agricultural production shifted away from grapes and wine, but soon after it was repealed there was a swift resurgence in the industry. As American wine consumption increased in the latter half of the 20th century, the number of wineries in Sonoma County grew to the same size the industry's pre-prohibition days.The region became known for producing some of the first American wines that could compete in quality with their European counterparts. Today, the region is a Mecca for wine lovers wishing to learn more about the origins of their favorite wines. Sonoma County is famous for producing an array of varietals due to the many microclimates throughout the county. In the Dry Creek AVA, we are particularly well-known for our outstanding Sauvignon Blancs and Zinfandels.