Enjoy the Zin Experiences at Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves
A Sonoma Wine Adventure in Dry Creek
Dry Creek is an AVA (American Viticultural Area) in Sonoma County that offers various expressions of terroir and climate throughout its region. One of the joys of exploring Dry Creek is the diversity of wine varieties to sample. Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves offers this diversity through its several wine brands. Bella is probably best known and highly rated for their Red Zinfandel from their various vineyards. Bella features some unique “experiences” on their property….very cozy adventures compared to the area’s mega-wineries. In October this past Fall, we explored their wines and vistas along with our host, Andrew McPherson, Director of Sales, during the middle of 2023 harvest. Grab a seat in a Bella Adirondack chair and enjoy our tour.
Wine Enthusiast
"Rich, almost jammy fruit flavors and nicely layered oak spices like cinnamon and vanilla make a great combination in this full-bodied, dense and yet velvety-feeling wine. It is generous, deep and long on the finish."
- Jim Gordon, November 2022: 93 Points. 2019 The Sailor + The Cow Zinfandel
Bella Vineyard & Wine Cave Experiences and Tours
“Hike the Hill” with a private tour of the panoramic beauty of Lily Hill. From there you see sweeping views of the Dry Creek Valley followed by a tour of the wine caves, with a private table for your personal wine tasting. We hiked the hill, tasted grapes on the vine, and enjoyed the vista.
“Bella Tour and Immersive Winery Experience” - allows you to explore deep into the wine caves, explore the crush pad and fermenting wines, and sample the small-lot zins amongst the wine barrels.
“Pinzgauer Truck Private Group Experience” – hop aboard the vintage Pinzgauer truck and climb the red clay dirt paths with your private group of up to eight and taste limited-release wines among the vine-covered slopes of the Dry Creek Valley.
Recommended Wines/ Best of Tasting
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves offers three brands: Bella, ru’s Farm Wines, and Ten Acre Wines.
2019 Bella Vineyards Lily Hill Estate Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Sonoma $60
Wine & Spirits, 93 Points
2021 Ten Acres Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, $34
Lovely aromas of peaches and strawberries with a creamy balanced finish.
2017 Ten Acres Horseshoe Block Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, $78
Wine Advocate, 93 Points
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