Mill Creek
   
Vineyards and Winery Established 1974

Whether it is the informal winter escape of Barrel Tasting, the food and wine pairing of Passport and Food & Wine Affair, or the comfortable relaxation of the Mill Creek Wine Club Picnic, Mill Creek has many events to inspire a trip to the Dry Creek Valley. Some events are sponsored by a winery organization while others are Mill Creek only.

Make sure to check the calendar's early and make your hotel (or Bed and Breakfast) reservations as many of these events are very popular. See each event below for more information or feel free to call the winery at any time at 707/431-2121.


Live Music Release Series - Bluebellies Thursday, September 11, 2008
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
2006 Zinfandel release party

Music by the Bluebellies

Be one of the first to try the newest Mill Creek Zin, previous recipient of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair double gold medal. While your enjoying this first-class Zin, you'll be serenaded by a first-class blues band from Petaluma by the name of the Bluebellies. Again, admission is free, but seating is limited so bring a chair if you are able.

free 
 
Yvonne Kreck or Bruce Thomas 
707-431-2121  
info@millcreekwinery.com 
 

Wine Club Blending Day Saturday, September 13, 2008
11AM to 3PM 
The most fun you will have in an afternoon! With the help of Winemaker, Jeremy Kreck participating members of the Wine Club will be creating a special blend which will then be bottled and available exclusively to all Mill Creek Wine Club members. In addition, we will have a delicious barbecue lunch on the deck. So, challenge your tasting and blending talents, tour the vineyard and (depending on harvest timing) observe harvest procedures.
$25.00 
 
Bruce or Yvonne 
707-431-2121  
info@millcreekwinery.com 
 

Awards Night, Sonoma County Harvest Fair Saturday, September 27, 2008
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 
This must-do event is the dressy kick off to the Sonoma County Harvest Fair, This is where you will rub elbows with winemakers, owners, wine lovers, and even politicians. Tickets go on sale mid-August. For more information, contact the Sonoma County Harvest Fair office, 707-545-4203.
to be announced 
 
Sonoma Cty. Harvest Fair office 
707-545-4203  
info@millcreekwinery.com 
www.millcreekwinery.com 

Sonoma County Harvest Fair Saturday, October 04, 2008 - Sunday, October 05, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
A good, old-fashioned county fair but with the flair of Sonoma: wine tasting for the adults and lots of activities for children. Learn about the agricultural aspects of Sonoma County while enjoying gourmet food and wine as well as lively entertainment.
TBD 
 
Sonoma County Harvest Fair office 
707-545-4203  
info@millcreekwinery.com 
www.millcreekwinery.com 

Live Music Release Series - Gator Beat Thursday, October 09, 2008
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon release party

Music by Gator Beat

What a great way to kick off our award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon release! Sonoma County's favorite Zydeco band, Gator Beat, will help us celebrate while we all enjoy the 2006 Mill Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. This will be an unusual opportunity to hear "Acoustical" Gator Beat. Come experience a more intimate side of this popular band. Admission is $5 and we do have limited capacity, so come early!

$5 
 
Yvonne Kreck or Bruce Thomas 
707-431-2121  
info@millcreekwinery.com 
 

A Wine & Food Affair Saturday, November 01, 2008 - Sunday, November 02, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
A Wine & Food Affair is a food and wine pairing hosted by many of the Russian River Wine Road wineries. You can travel through Dry Creek, Alexander, and Russian River Valleys to sample food and the suggested wine to go with it. Ticket price includes food and wine tasting at all participating wineries, a glass, and a cookbook with all the recipes being served.
$60.00 plus tax  
 
Russian River Wine Road 
707-433-4335  
beth@wineroad.com 
http://www.wineroad.com:80/events/winefood.asp 


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AND WE ARE OFF - - - AND PICKING!

Friday, August 29, 2008 we started harvest by picking the young-block Sauvignon Blanc. This was exactly one week later than the same block last year. With great numbers, Jeremy is a happy winemaker! Next came the old block of Sauvignon Blanc this morning. The Gewurztraminer will follow in a few days. For you lovers of Gewurztraminer – get the 2008 early, because it is another very short crop. Gewurztraminer is one of those grape varieties that is not reliable in set from year to year. Many varieties, most in fact, seem to be light this year. However, often these years light in fruit are the best in quality. 2008 is still a guesstimate, but so far, it looks like a real winner!

If you want to actually see harvest, come soon. The work in the winery will be persistent until at least Thanksgiving, but the grapes may all be picked by the first of October.

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