Dry Creek Valley
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Dry Creek Valley is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The auction database contains 776 lots, averaging $45 per bottle and ranging $1–$861. The median auction vintage is 2013. The top wines at auction include Ridge, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley, Ridge, East Bench Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Ridge, Lytton Station Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, A. Rafanelli, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Ridge, Lytton Estate Syrah, Dry Creek Valley, while leading producers include Ridge, A. Rafanelli, Carlisle, Bedrock Wine Co.. The Dry Creek Valley sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon delivers cassis, dark cherry, cedar, and structured tannin typical of California. The specific site character — soils, elevation, and microclimate — imparts a distinctive expression that separates Dry Creek Valley wines from neighbouring areas. Top producers show depth, concentration, and aging potential of 10–25 years.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Lytton Springs | $74 | 100 |
| Ridge East Bench Zinfandel | $32 | 69 |
| Ridge Lytton Station Zinfandel | $86 | 65 |
| A. Rafanelli Zinfandel | $48 | 60 |
| Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah | $46 | 33 |
| Carlisle Zinfandel | $32 | 28 |
| Bedrock Wine Co. Lorenzo's Heritage | $37 | 23 |
| Ferrari-Carano Zinfandel | $11 | 19 |
| Ridge Guadagni Zinfandel | $27 | 15 |
| Once Future Frank Block Teldeschi Zinfandel | $38 | 13 |
| Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah Grenache | $32 | 12 |
| Nalle Zinfandel | $113 | 9 |
| Pedroncelli Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon | $33 | 8 |
| Paloma Palomita Hamilton Syrah | $27 | 7 |
| Unti Syrah | $18 | 5 |
| Lake Sonoma Zinfandel Old Vine Saini Farms | $9 | 5 |
| Dashe Cellars Reserve Zinfandel | $17 | 5 |
| Carlisle Gold Mine Ranch Zinfandel | $37 | 5 |
White Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah Grenache Mataro | $38 | 15 |
Top Producers
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