Winery Directory Letter D Return to the Main Winery Directory Darioush: 4240 Silverado TrailNapa(Oak Knoll) 707.257.2345 x 130www.darioush.comHrs:10:30-56 or more by ApptTF: $$$Wines: Cab Sauv, Shiraz, Chard, Merlot, Sauv, Blanc, Pinot Noir, Viognier. Notes: This is a celebration of Persian winery traditions, where much of winemaking began, before migrating to Europe. They have beautiful gift section, a great staff and the grounds are lovely. The building is described as a Persian dream and should not be missed. Some serious wines. Dashe Cellars: Tasted at Family WineriesDry Creek Wines: Riesling, Zin, Merlot, Cab Sauv. www.dashecellars.com. David Arthur Vineyards: 1521 Sage Canyon Rd.St. Helena 707.963.5190www.davidarthur.comHrs: by appointmentTF: $$$ Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Blends. Notes: This is a very respected producer tucked up in the hills of SageCanyon. They do a great, informative tasting. David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery:7485 Dry Creek Rd.Geyserville(Dry Creek) 707.433.9715www.coffaro.comHrs: 11-4Tours by appt Fri 11 and 1TF: $ Wines: Pinot Noir, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah, Carignane, Zin, Estate Cuvee. Davis Family Vineyards: Tasted at Front Street WineriesHealdsburg(Northern Sonoma) Wines: Chard, Syrah, Zin, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Apple Brandy, Olive Oil.Page 181 De La Montanya Winery & Vineyards: 999 Foreman Ln.Healdsburg(Northern Sonoma) 707.433.3711 apptwww.dlmwine.comHrs: 11-4:30 Sat-Sun or by apptTF: $CWP Wines: Fumé Blanc, Viognier, Chard, Rosé, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Zin, Primitivo, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, Blends. Notes: This is a newer winery with a fun approach. Bocce Courts.
De Loach Vineyards: 1791 Olivet Rd.Santa Rosa(Russian River-Olivet Rd) 707.526.9111www.deloachvineyards.comHrs: 10-4:30TF: $-$$CWPWines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Pinot Noir, Zin. Notes: The biggest of the Olivet Lane wineries, they are Biodynamic/Organic, have a nice picnic area, good tours and reserve tasting, a friendly, Sonoma casual staff. They make great wines that they offer in an intimate setting. Tours include barrel tasting at 10, 12 &2. de Lorimier Winery & Mosaic Vineyards: 2001 Hwy. 128Geyserville(AlexanderValley) 707.857.2000www.delorimierwinery.comHrs: 10:30-5:00TF: $-$$CWPWines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Meritage, Merlot, Blends, Botrytised dessert wine called Lace. Under Mosaic label: Cab, Zin, Malbec, Sangiovese, Sauv Blanc, Chard, Merlot and Meritage. Deerfield Ranch Winery:10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood 707.833.5215www.deerfieldranch.comHrs: by appointmentTF: $$$Wines: Blends, Meritage, Cab, Chard, Dessert Wine, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauv Blanc, Syrah, Zin, Grapeseed Oil. Notes: They have had a long road making their winery accessible to the public due to county regulations, but some wonderful wines come out of their caves. Very high quality, Biodynamic/Organic wines poured in their stunning caves. Del Dotto Estate Winery & Caves:1445 St Helena Hwy (Rt 29)St. Helena 707.256.3332www.DelDottoVineyards.comHrs: 11-5 by appointmentTF: $$-$$$$$. Del Dotto Vineyards: 1055 Atlas Peak Rd.Napa Wines: Cab Sau, Cab Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Sirah, Zin. Notes: Gallery, Tours, Tastings, Caves. Notes: Their caves on Atlas Peak Road are some of the oldest in Napa, built by the architect of Inglenook and Greystone. Del Dotto takes a very hands on approach and tastings are by their style a tour. They love to show how various barrels influence the flavors of the wine. Both wineries, old and new are remarkable in their own ways. They wines are very popular and draw a lot of repeat visitors.
Deux Amis Wines: 1960 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg(DryCreekValley) 707.431.7945www.deuxamiswines.comHrs: by appointmentTF:$ Wines: Zin, Petite Sirah.
Diamond Oaks: 1595 Oakville GradeOakville 707.948.3010www.diamond-oaks.comHrs: 10-5TF: $$Wines: Chard, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cab Sauv. Notes: They are perched on the side of the hill above some very famous wineries, Harlan Estate, Far Niente and To Kalon. They have some of the best views of the NapaValley so bring your camera. They are on a road that connects the Napa and SonomaValleys and they are just below the group of mansions that are the home of the actor Robin Williams. The staff is nice, the wines are better every year, and sourced from both there and DiamondMountain in the northern part of the Valley, and they have a great picnic area. Bring a picnic too!
Domaine Carneros: 1240 Duhig Rd.Napa(Carneros) 707.257.0101www.domainecarneros.comHrs: 10-6TF: $-$$$Wines: Brut Cuvee, Brut Rosé, Le Reve Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Noir. Can be ordered by the glass. Notes: This destination winery is convenient to San Francisco. It is part of Taittinger (The French Champagne House) specializing in elegant Sparkling Wines. The building, which is wonderful, is based on their villa in France, with extensive patios & gorgeous tasting rooms. It is suitable for large groups, although it is a good idea to call ahead. Tastings are done sitting down either inside or outside on the patios with great views of Caneros. It may be the nature of pouring sparkling wines but they have one of the nicest tasting room staffs found in Napa.
Domaine Chandon: 1 California Dr.Yountville 707.944.2280www.domainechandon.comHrs: 10 - 6TF: $-$$$ by the glass. Wines: Brut, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé, Sparkling Chard, Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chard, Unoaked Pinot Noir Rosé, Unoaked Chard. Notes: They were the first of the European sparkling wine companies to invest in Napa, building a state of the art winery when the only local industry, other than a few wineries, was the military retirement home. The restaurant, Etoile, a very elegant place, is part of the property. Their patio is a great place to end the day, and being the only winery in Napa that includes a restaurant, their patio turns from a tasting room into a bar after a certain hour. They also offer small dishes along with their wines.
Domaine Danica Winery: 1960 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg(DryCreekValley) 707.431.1902Hrs: by apptshares bldg w/Wilson WineryTF:$Wines: Chard, Pinot Noir Dominari: 210 Camino OrugaNapa707.226.1600www.dominari.comHrs: by appointmentin corporate parkTF: $Wines: Cab Sauv, Merlot. Dry Creek Vineyard: 3770 Lambert Bridge Rd.Healdsburg(DryCreekValley) 707.433.1000www.drycreekvineyard.comHrs: 10:30 - 4:30TF: $ - $$CWP Wines: Chenin Blanc, Fumé Blanc, Zin, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Meritage. Notes: One of the cool features of this winery is the photo gallery just as you enter. It shows many of the celebrity events that their wines have been poured at. Not bad for an up valley winery!
Duckhorn Vineyards: 3027 Silverado Trail N.St. Helena 707.963.7108www.duckhorn.comHrs: 10-4by appointmentTF: $$$Wines: Sauv Blanc, Merlot, Cab Sauv. Notes: Awonderful sit-downtasting in their Craftsman-style mansion. The winery was sold in in 2008 but the family continues to manage the place. Dutch Henry Winery: 4310 Silverado TrailCalistoga 707.942.5771www.dutchhenry.comHrs: 10-4:30TF: $$CWPWines: Cab Sauv, Syrah, Argos, Zin, Pinot Noir, Cab Franc, Chard.Notes: Pet Friendly, small, relaxed, fun. Dutcher Crossing Winery: 8533 Dry Creek Rd.Healdsburg(Northern Sonoma) 707.431.2700www.dutchercrossingwinery.comHrs: 11-5Tours & private groups by apptTF: $Wines: Zin, Chard, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Port, Petite Sirah, Sauv Blanc. Notes: A very small, family winery that is charming and popular. Dutton Goldfield: Tasted at the Balletto Vineyards(RussianRiver) Wines: Pinot Noir, Chard, Zin.
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