Dry Creek Valley winemakers unite for a world-class European river cruise expertise that celebrates neighborhood, creativity, and California wine
SONOMA COUNTY, CA (June 2025) — The Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley are proud to announce a rare new journey: a Paris & Normandy Wine Cruise, going down June 18–25, 2026. This distinctive European river cruise brings collectively three beloved Dry Creek Valley wineries—Amista Vineyards, Dutcher Crossing Vineyard, and Fats Dragon Wine—and can function an unforgettable week of wine, tradition, and camaraderie alongside France’s picturesque Seine River.
In a testomony to the area’s spirit of collaboration, all three winemakers—longtime buddies with a shared ardour and contagious vitality—shall be onboard, main intimate tastings, pairing dinners, and fascinating storytelling periods that showcase the daring great thing about Dry Creek Valley wines in an unforgettable worldwide setting.
This voyage just isn’t solely a celebration of nice wine and world connection—it’s additionally a fundraiser for the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley, serving to to assist our mission of preserving, selling, and elevating the area as a world-class wine vacation spot.
“We’re all the time dreaming up inventive methods to characterize Dry Creek Valley past our borders,” says Lauren Fremont, Government Director of Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley. “This cruise is an ideal instance of our neighborhood’s collaborative nature and our dedication to sharing the essence of Dry Creek Valley with wine lovers across the globe.”
Cruise highlights embrace:
- A weeklong journey from Paris to Normandy, with stops in historic cities like Rouen, Honfleur, and Vernon
- Unique onboard experiences with winemakers from Amista, Dutcher Crossing, and Fats Dragon
- Visits to Monet’s Gardens in Giverny, the D-Day touchdown seashores, Château Gaillard, and extra
- Curated wine tastings and meals pairings that bridge California and French terroir
Restricted cabins can be found, and early reserving is inspired. Particular early reserving reductions can be found via June 30, 2025.
For extra info or to order your spot, go to drycreekvalley.org
About Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley
Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley® (WDCV) is a nonprofit affiliation of over 60 wineries and 150 winegrape growers devoted to producing distinctive wines and defending the heritage and way forward for Dry Creek Valley, one in all Sonoma County’s most celebrated wine areas.
