Dutcher Crossing

Ambiance

• Like stepping into a wine country painting.

• You’ll see what I’m talking about as you scroll through the pics below.

• From every angle the scenery is quintessential wine-country-picturesque.

• Cheerful cottage flowers line the path as you walk to the tasting room.

• Emerald green Dry Creek Valley views off in the distance.

• Around every corner, reality is skewed.

• Is this fake?

• Am I inside a Sonoma County painting come to life?

• Inside the tasting room I like to sit near the rustic fireplace in a stately wingback chair.

• Pour me a glass of Zin, light me a pipe, and put a curled up bloodhound at my feet.

• Then there is the tasting room bar.

• Long with plenty of room for many wine lovers to stand and taste.

• I enjoy options when I taste wine.

• I can chat inside with the tasting room staff…

• Or

• I can wander outside on the beautiful grounds while I sip.

• The next time I visit I’m bringing a picnic.

• Today, when I went to taste, several little birds swooped around me.

• As cozy, quaint and charming as a winery can be.

Cost:

• $20 for a tasting.

• This fee is NOT waived with a wine purchase.

• Keep in mind, this is a small production winery with exceptional wines.

• Pay the tasting fee.

• You will not be disappointed.

• Wines range from $28 to $52 per bottle.

Appointment Needed?

• Tasting room and picnic area open 7 days a week from 11am-5pm.

• The staff at Dutcher are beyond FRIENDLY.

• Debra Mathy, proprietor, is often on site with her yellow lab Dutchess.

• Pop in.

• Such a welcoming winery.

• Also, this winery is KID FRIENDLY!

Wine Pick

• Too hard to pick just one.

• Last night, I met up with two of my best friends since FIRST GRADE.

• We had a little reunion dinner.

• It was essential to bring a special bottle for this special occasion.

• Dutcher Crossing 2016 Brothers’ Reserve Zinfandel.

• OUTSTANDING!!!!!

• I really wanted to bring a wine that showcased Dry Creek Valley and Sonoma County.

• Mission accomplished.

• We drank every last drop and my friends were impressed.

Dog Approved

• A very enthusiastic YES!

• Move over Hollywood’s ‘Marley & Me’…

• The story of ‘Dutchess The Wine Dog’ is Hollywood’s next blockbuster.

• Yellow Lab, Dutchess, came all the way from TAIWAN!

• A dual language pup 😉

• Dutchess is official winery greeter.

• You can spot her in the 2018 Wine Dogs USA Calendar.

• If you’ve followed me on my Insta, you know I have a labrador too.

• My little Lexi is a Chocolate Lab.