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Winery History
- Winery site used to be part of the 400 acre
cattle ranch owned by the Vaira family. The
winery property is 40 acres and includes the
original century-old farmhouse, barn and
outbuildings.
- The Kreutzer's purchased the 40 acres in October
2000.
- Drytown Cellars opened its doors in November
2001. Tasting room temporarily located at the
farmhouse.
- Winery construction began in May 2002.
- Petite Sirah vineyard planed in July 2002.
- Occupied newly constructed winery building
October 2002.
- Main winery building operating at over-capacity. Plans for new construction undertaken in April 2005.
- Construction of Building 2 began in August 2005
- Building 2 finished and added to bonded premises in January 2006
- 19.7 Kilowatt Solar System installed on Building 2 March 2006. We're Green!
- Added 2 acres petite syrah vineyard on southern orientation
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