Dry Creek Valley
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Wineries with Scenic Views in Healdsburg
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18 wineries
The view wineries in Healdsburg are geographically spread. Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, the hillsides of Knights Valley, each with a specific vista that changes how the wine tastes.
Hoot Owl Creek Vineyards is a family-run Alexander Valley operation. Alison, trained under André Tchelistcheff, makes the Cabernet. Lancaster Estate sits on 53 acres in southern Alexander Valley, family-owned, views that match the quiet seriousness of the wines. Convene by Dan Kosta, co-founder of Kosta Browne, pours Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at a Healdsburg tasting room where the space feels as considered as the wine.
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Dry Creek Valley
Passalacqua Winery sits close enough to Healdsburg to feel accessible, far enough into Dry Creek Valley to feel like you've actually gone somewhere. Com' è Bella offers the option, underground wine cave or open lawn with valley views.
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Hillside Properties
Aldina Vineyards sits on a Mayacamas ridgeline, focused on Cabernet Sauvignon. Anakota brings mountain views in Knights Valley, estate vineyards, and wines that take the elevation seriously.
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Elevation
AEquitas Vineyards sits at 800 feet on Atlas Peak, above the cloud line, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc under Amy Ash. Peay Vineyards farms a West Sonoma Coast hilltop for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Syrah. 32 Winds is down a dirt road behind eight acres of vines and olive trees, appointment only, with Dry Creek laid out below.
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Dry Creek and Alexander Valley
Baca Wines pairs vineyard views with an art collection. Dutcher Crossing has the Dry Creek panorama and a family-run room to take it in from. Homefire Cellars has hand-picked and naturally fermented here since 2002. Bills Tasting Room pours natural wines from sustainably farmed Napa and Sonoma vineyards, with lunch from its own culinary team.
North Coast Wine Co. is four siblings out of a six-generation family working Alexander Valley. Icaria Creek pours in Cloverdale at the north end of the valley. Legacy works heritage vineyards planted as far back as 1894, Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay aged in French oak.
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Good to know
What days are they open?
All 12 with posted hours are open Monday and Thursday.
Do I need a reservation?
Most ask you to book ahead. Cast Wines and Convene by Dan Kosta take walk-ins.
How much is a tasting?
Posted tastings run $15 to $125, with Homefire Cellars at the low end.
What regions does this list cover?
Dry Creek Valley, Napa Valley, Alexander Valley and West Sonoma Coast.