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Kim Stare Wallace, Vintner of Celebrated Dry Creek Vineyard
January 13, 2026·1 hr·5 clips
Her father ignored experts who said nobody grows Sauvignon Blanc, planting the first in Dry Creek Valley.
As heard by us
A steady winery story where family legacy and vineyard ambition meet in Dry Creek Valley.
Kim Stare Wallace gives this winery story a steady, grounded feel. Dry Creek Vineyard comes into view as a family operation that grew past being simply very good, with Dry Creek Valley, the Lytton Springs District, and the Bordeaux program all getting their due.
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You want a Sonoma winery story that grows from family legacy into vineyard strategy.
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