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OUR TASTING ROOM IS REOPENING SPRING 2027
Our tasting room at 9990 Dry Creek Road is closed while we prepare for the next chapter of Sbragia Family Vineyards, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the terrace overlooking Dry Creek Valley in Spring 2027. Opening dates and reservation details will be shared here as soon as they are available.
In the meantime, we would love to hear from you at info@gen7wines.com or 844-436-7946.
UPCOMING EVENT
PASSPORT TO DRY CREEK VALLEY
APRIL 23–25, 2027 · FRIDAY–SUNDAY
California’s Friendliest Festival of Wine + Local Flavors
Three days · 50+ wineries · 30+ grape varieties
Meet founders & winemakers
Vineyards · local bites · music · storytelling · insider perks
Passport to Dry Creek Valley is a Spring weekend 67 miles north of San Francisco, in a valley where wine has been a way of life for generations — just 15 minutes from Sonoma County Airport (STS) or 1.5 hours from SFO. Over one idyllic weekend covering 16 miles, taste world-class wine and local flavors while meeting the multi-generational families who farm this land – in a community that treats visitors like neighbors, not just guests.
Skipping the wine this year? You’re still invited to the whole party. Our non-drinker ticket gets you full access to the flavors, the music, and the wineries — just without the pour. Thank you for driving responsibly!
More than a ticket – every passport supports our nonprofit, our farmers, wineries, and the legacy of this valley – with a portion of proceeds going straight to the Dry Creek Valley Scholarship fund.
TWO FAMILY LEGACIES, UNITED
In June 2026, Brookside Winery, one of California’s oldest family wine legacies, acquired Sbragia Family Vineyards, bringing together two respected wine families whose combined contributions have helped shape the history and reputation of California wine.
Founded in 1832 by Theophile Vaché, Brookside Winery traces its roots to the earliest generations of California winegrowing. Under the leadership of the Biane family, Brookside grew into the largest wine producer in California and the sixth-largest winery in the United States, operating 36 retail tasting rooms and producing more than 150 different wines at its peak. Today that legacy is carried forward by sixth-generation family member Tim Bacino, founder of GEN 7 Wines, who began reviving the Brookside heritage in 2008.
The acquisition was born from a reconnection between Tim and Ed Sbragia in late 2025, but the connection between the families extends back decades: Tim’s cousin, Jon Biane, worked alongside Ed at Beringer Vineyards, where together they helped elevate Beringer’s reputation as one of the world’s premier wine estates.
“When I reconnected with Ed, I immediately recognized a shared commitment to preserving family heritage and winemaking excellence,” said Bacino. “The Sbragia family has built one of the most respected names in American wine. Combining that legacy with the history of Brookside Winery creates something truly special for future generations.”
Brookside Winery intends to preserve the heritage, vineyard relationships, and uncompromising quality standards established by the Sbragia family while investing in the future growth of the brand, including the return of our Dry Creek Valley tasting room.
ADDRESS:
9990 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville, CA 95441
CONTACT US:
P: 844-436-7946
E: info@gen7wines.com