For the Love of Pinot
Here at Dutcher Crossing we are known for producing exceptional small lot wines from AVAs spanning Sonoma, Napa, & Mendocino counties. As of late, Pinot Noir has become a real focus here; we find that it’s a grape that speaks deeply of the land it’s grown on, constantly surprising with its nuance & sophistication. “I […]
Grafting in the Vineyard
This Spring, we embarked on a grafting project on our estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. Winemaker Nick made the decision to graft over a portion of our existing Zinfandel vines with Cabernet Sauvignon as he feels this is a varietal that would benefit Dutcher Crossing’s current wine program. In mid-May our team went to […]
Cheese, Chocolate & Wine
Wine. Chocolate. Cheese. Views. Need we say more? Winemaker Nick & I have been cooking up a new program for the tasting room and let me tell you, we are super excited! We’ve been ruminating on the idea of “atypical pairings” for some time now, and how we can bring that into the tasting room […]
The Art of the Blend
As most of you probably already know, myself and my winemaking team at Dutcher Crossing really appreciate the blending process, and we thoroughly enjoy creating inviting wines for you, our DCW family, from our estate vineyards, as well as from our grower partners. With that in mind, Assistant Winemaker, Paul and I, love to show […]
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Northern part of Dry Creek Valley in Geyserville is one of the most beautiful places in Sonoma County (in my opinion), so it’s typical to find me wandering the vineyards, checking in on new developments and taking various photos for social media and wine club collateral. It was during one of these walks, last […]
We are Grateful for You!
DCW Team 2024 🙂 As we begin a new year, I find myself reflecting on 2023 with the utmost gratitude. Each year brings with it its own achievements, along with its obstacles and I am so proud of my team’s endless strength and growth. I am thrilled with the accomplishments of 2023 and looking forward […]
Veraison in the Vineyard
Veraison in the vineyard always feels like a magical time; it is a key stage in the grapevine’s annual lifecycle. It is a viticulture (grape-growing) term that describes the stage of grape development when the berry softens and begins to change color, which signifies the transition from grape growth to grape ripening. Grape clusters begin […]