David Coffaro Winery

A view of the gardens and the vineyard beyond

The outdoor tasting space

Having driven past this winery countless times throughout our tenure in Sonoma County, we were excited to finally visit. They did not disappoint! The lovely garden overlooked an expansive vineyard. We tasted in a grove protected by ridiculously tall birch trees. Here’s the lineup, which featured some varietals that aren’t typically found in DCV, let alone the US. 

The 2019 Luminaire, their flagship white blend, has the nose of ripe grapefruit so you think you’re in for a citrus palette linger-er (which is not a bad thing btw), but as it finishes, you get this velvety mouthfeel with almost a crisper version of a peach cobbler, in thanks to the time that it spends in oak.

The 2017 Zinfandel is a shining example of what Dry Creek does best. The nose makes you think you’re in for a fruit bomb, but as you taste, you get this earthy mix berry and baking spice with a peppery finish that really makes you want some barbecue (a craving we indulged later that evening).  

So, we clearly violated our rule of sticking to only one bottle of wine! Oh well.