Dry Creek Valley Vineyards
Healdsburg, CA
Dry Creek Valley is an 8-mile-long wine appellation northwest of Healdsburg known for its narrow valley floor flanked by forested ridges. Dry Creek Road winds through the valley past old-vine zinfandel vineyards, weathered barns, and stone walls. The valley retains a rural, less commercialized character compared to Napa Valley.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- landscapewidedetail
- Best Seasons
- springsummerfall
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