Old World Elegance meets
New World Dry Creek Valley Fruit
We believe in artisanal but traditional techniques. We are committed to the highest quality wine with minimal manipulation: that means grapes, natural yeasts, toasted oak barrels, and little else. The grapes come from our land, vineyards in Northern Sonoma Valley, California.
Discover our award-winning wines
Where Old Meets New in Our American Grand Cru
Eifrig Cellars is owned by David “Doc” Eifrig. He and his team craft expressive Dry Creek wines with the balance, warmth, and character that make California wine country so inviting. With Orange County Fair medal recognition for its Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot—including Double Gold honors for its Cabernet Sauvignon—these bottles give customers a compelling reason to discover a small-production label with proven appeal.
Eifrig Cellars Grand Cru Society
Bring Dry Creek Craftmanship Home Year-round.
Members receive curated selections of our small-production wines, including medal-recognized favorites like our Chardonnay, Merlot, and Double Gold Cabernet Sauvignon, along with first access to new releases and special bottlings like Olivia and The Bored Apes NFT.
Become part of the Eifrig Cellars family. Our Grand Cru Club is designed for people who want dependable access to expressive Dry Creek wines without waiting for the next visit or release. Join today and enjoy curated shipments, member perks, and the satisfaction of sharing medal-recognized wines from a boutique California producer.
About Us
Small-Production Wines with Big California Appeal
I’ve been thinking about making wine since I first met Joe Heitz in Napa in 1976. He was an farmer who loved Italian varietals like Charbono and Barbera. I fell in love with his Cabernet Sauvignon. Since that summer, I’ve pushed myself to learn and grow and Eifrig Cellars retains that little spark Joe set in me; sticking to what you love and can sell a little bit of…
Our winery and vineyards are nestled in Dry Creek, California, and we remain a boutique winery devoted to expressive, food-friendly wines with genuine California characters. From our bright, balanced Chardonnays to the velvety and jammy Merlot and the Double Gold-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, each bottle reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, approachability, and elegant memories.
We offer wines that feel equally at home at a dinner party, a relaxed weekend gathering, or a special celebration. The Cabernet Sauvignon leads the portfolio with bold depth and polish, while the Merlot and Chardonnay round out a lineup made for pairing, sharing, and enjoying year-round.
The journey begins in the vineyard and ends with the winemaking.
From The Blog
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Bored Apes Descend Upon Dry Creek Valley
The Captain’s Cabernet is for Apes who believe life gives us choices and opportunities even if we’re bored to death. We took the last of our 2014 we’d been saving for a special occasion… wine from our private cellars, and shared it with members of the Bored Ape Yacht Club… this is an adventure meant…
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2018 Reds Released
For Friends and Fellow Wine-Lovers, Today we happily released our 7th Cabernet from Dry Creek Valley and our second Merlot from Dry Creek Valley. Once again the wines are perfectly balanced. The Merlot will eventually compete with any of the great Right Bank wines. Just more modern!! Yes, I made these wines with my own…
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2016 Eifrig DCV Cabernet – Public Release
For Friends and Fellow Wine-Lovers, Today we happily released our 6th Cabernet from Dry Creek to you… the 2016 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. Perfectly balanced. This marks the sixth vintage from Eifrig Cellars. Yes, I made these wines with my own hands and, of course, with the help of some of the best winemakers…