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 As you can see we have changed the look of our website. We have also upgraded our backend Content Management System to better serve our members. Some functions have been added (like the Blog), some have changed (like the Archives) and some have been deleted (like the online member application). The most notable enhancement is the added interactivity: Now you cannot only contribute content to the website but also use the Blog feature to discuss issues that concern the Valley. Also you can comment on most articles. In our new FAQ (frequently Asked Questions) section you will find helpful advice about the DCVA membership and how to use our website.
Due to a change in our database structure we had to reset the passwords for our registered user accounts. In order to log in you'll have to use the 'Lost password?' feature in the USER REGISTRATION module to recover/reset your password. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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 Not making it to France this year wasn't a problem for over 250 guests who gathered to feast on home grown vegetables, breads, chickens, and Dry Creek wines at DCVA's Annual Picnic and Potluck. Lou and Susan Preston’s farm and winery in the heart of Dry Creek Valley (at 9282 W. Dry Creek Road) provided a shaded and aesthetic backdrop that rivals any found in France for an event that never fails to provide residents of the valley an opportunity to reconnect with their neighbors and celebrate the beauty and bounty of the valley. Keeping with our green philosophy guests brought reusable plates/utensils and wine glasses. Waste was separated for composting and/or for a picnic surprise for local chickens and pigs.
Fun began at 4 p.m. with the 23rd annual Dry Creek Zin taste-off, this year featuring amateur zinfandel.
The second annual Bread bake-off was held at 10 a.m. to make sure the bread was ready to consume for dinner. YUM! Lou Preston announced plans to heat up his oven for home bread bakers once a month. Check this website for additional information or call Lou at 433 3372 and tell him you are interested.
Yael Bernier and Lisa Henson are due a great big thank you for their hard work in organizing an afternoon that young and old enjoyed.
To learn more about the Preston's Farm and Winery and Susan and Lou Preston, click here.
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Family and community bread baking is a local farm tradition worthy of revival. Not only is it tasty and nutritious and a satisfying form of artisanal expression, its fun. The
Preston wood-fired oven was fired up for local bread bakers in the valley for the annual picnic but Lou announced he will be providing his oven once a month for those who would like to bring their bread to bake in his special oven.
Contact Lou Preston at
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, 433-3372 if you would like to participate or have questions. Don't miss this opportunity for fun and fellowship!
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Attention Amateur Winemakers!
There just can’t be any stiffer competition among Zinfandels, worldwide, than that presented to our Taste Off competitors as they battle for what has been coined the coveted “Golden Bung Awards”. Only Non-Commercial, Dry Creek Valley Zins (75% or better) were included. Drinking-age picnic attendees were allowed to purchase flights that include two voting chips. Chips were then placed in jars corresponding to the voters’ favorite picks. At the close of tasting the chips were counted resulting in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes as well as the Best of Show.
Congratulations to the 2008 winners:
1st Prize, Pat Taylor-2007
2nd Prize, Paul Micallef-2006
3rd Prize, Craig Messick-2005
Best of Show, Fred Corson-2005
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