Open 10:00-5:00
Appt required? No
Last barlinwine.com visit: 2011
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As you drive north on the Silverado Trail, look for the large barn-like structure on your right -- that's Dutch Henry! Park in the gravel lot, and as you exit your vehicle, don't be surprised to be greeted by one of the Airedale terriers that live at the winery. If you choose to have lunch on the grounds at one of the olive tree-shaded picnic tables, you can guarantee a furry friend will stop by to help you with your meal.
Dutch Henry is a small, family-owned and operated winery. The make the standards: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet, and most recently a Zinfandel, and they do most of them quite well. Tastings take place among the barrels inside the wine production facility (the aforementioned "barn") and typically feature samples of all available varietals.
The atmosphere at Dutch Henry is laid back. The tasting bottles sit open atop an overturned wine barrel and campy pictures of the family in western wear adorn the walls. The staff is friendly, production is small, and you can enjoy tasting and purchasing wine that is not widely distributed. This is the type of small winery that is happy to have you there and happy to share some of what they do with people who can appreciate their wine. Occasionally you may have the opportunity to taste something from the barrel, and usually the staff will pour anything within reason (if you ask nicely!). While all of their wine over the years has not been quite as excellent as some of their neighbors, I can always count on everything to be better than average and one or two of the wines to be excellent.
Recommended wine: The Pinot Noir is definitely Dutch Henry's finest and most consistent wine. The Cabernet has at times been pretty good, as has the Argos, but outside of the excellent Pinot, it typically depends on the visit.
Ratings (out of 5):
WINE | 4.00 | 
TASTING ROOM | 4.50 |
ATMOSPHERE | 4.25 | 
VALUE | 4.25 |
OVERALL | 4.25 |
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