23rd Annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley®

Explore 100 years of wine excellence in one magical weekend at Passport to Dry Creek Valley®. Since its inception Passport has become an annual tradition among wine lovers who want to experience the Dry Creek Valley wine region,first-class. With the exclusive Passport, guests are invited to discover 50 wineries and celebrate the winegrowing heritage of the region with wine, food, entertainment and their famous hospitality.

Passport to Dry Creek Valley® Ticket Sales Start Feb. 1st
Wine lovers encouraged… Show more to act fast to nab tickets to Sonoma County’s premier passport event featuring:

23rd Annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley - A Modern Tradition with Century-Old Roots

Friday evening Healdsburg Gallery ArtWalk & Tasting, April 27

50 participating wineries throughout Dry Creek Valley

Festivities include: exquisite wine tasting, gourmet food, themed décor, and live music

Fly Alaska Airlines into Sonoma County Airport & fly a case of wine home for free

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (January 12, 2011) -- One of California’s first and longest-running regional wine events, Passport to Dry Creek Valley is an exceptional wine-tasting experience, blending epicurean thrills with fun, festive décor, and live entertainment. Sponsored by the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley®, the weekend’s festivities will have a new Friday night event on April 27 to kick off Passort Weekend - the Healdsburg Gallery ArtWalk & Tasting. With more galleries than any one city north of the Golden Gate Bridge and just minutes from Dry Creek Valley, the upscale yet idyllic town of Healdsburg offers sophisticated lodging, restaurants, and 22 art galleries all within walking distance - and on April 27th, they will extend their hours to welcome Passport guests to explore the local fine arts, meet the artists, while sipping local Dry Creek Valley wines.


Passport to Dry Creek Valley is a beloved tradition among wine lovers who enjoy a world-class tasting experience with a festive twist, all within the idyllic Dry Creek Valley. Passport-holders will savor exquisite food and wine pairings, and delight in discovering each winery’s unique Passport “theme” - a white-sand beach in the cellar, the roaring 20’s, the Italian Riviera, a safari in the caves... the possibilities are as varied as the wineries themselves.

Passport updates at Facebook/drycreekvalley or on Twitter @drycreekvalley.

Festivities take place at each of 50 Dry Creek Valley member wineries. A complete list of participating wineries, plus maps and activity guides can be found on the events page at www.wdcv.com.

STAY:
Overnight accommodations are available throughout quaint, upscale Healdsburg. Just minutes away from Dry Creek Valley, this delightful town offers a luxurious blend of wine country history, world-renowned dining and lodging, and laid-back local charm. Guests can enjoy Passport to Dry Creek Valley festivities by day, and Healdsburg’s sophisticated scene by night. Information at www.healdsburg.com.

About Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley
The Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley® (WDCV) is an association of more than 60 wineries and 150 growers, of which most are family-owned and multi-generational, located in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. WDCV is dedicated to advancing the recognition, enhancement and preservation of Dry Creek Valley as a premium winegrowing region. Dry Creek Valley is known for its signature varietal, Zinfandel, and the pristine and unspoiled beauty of the valley. For more information, visit www.wdcv.com.

Michelle McCue / Sienna Spencer-Markles
Fredman McCue Communications
(213) 985-1011
michelle@fredmanmccue.com
sienna@fredmanmccue.com

Visit www.wdcv.com/passport for more information and to buy tickets.

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