Tidewater Winery
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Tidewater Oil Company (Tydol) was a major petroleum refining and marketing company in the U.S. for more than 80 years, best known for its Flying A-branded products and gas stations, and for Veedol motor oil, which was known throughout the world.
Tidal School BuildingTidewater built a large refinery in Drumright which was the center of the Tydol community. It was the needs of this growing community that spawned the building of the historic Tidal School, now the Tidewater Winery. This 8,000 sq. ft. building was built by John D. Rockefeller in the 1920's during Drumright's oil boom, later acquired by J. Paul Getty, and is listed on the national register of historic places.
When the Tydol refinery closed, many families from this Tydol community moved. What remains of the refinery are a few buildings, foundations and furnaces and the Getty office building that was closed in . The Tydol community virtually disappeared with the exception of the Tidal School. In the 1960s the community beside the school was called Tydol Camp. One of the current owners of Tidewater Winery spent her teenage years living in the "Camp" in a company house owned by Getty Oil. The more recently abandoned Getty Oil Company office remains at the top of the hill and some local families still live in what was called Tydol Camp just up the hill from the school.
A wonderfully historic site to visit, Tidewater Winery, just a short drive off Route 66 on Highway 16 just south of Drumright.
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Directions
From OKC: Take I-44 east forty-five miles to Hwy 99 (Stroud) exit. North on 99 to Hwy 33. East on 33 through Drumright to Hwy 16. Then two miles south on 16 to the winery. Approx one hour and twenty minutes. From Tulsa: Take I-44 west fifteen miles to the Drumright (Highway 33) exit. West on 33 to Hwy 16 in Drumright. South two miles on Hwy 16 to the winery. Approx forty-five minutes. From I-40: Take the Hwy 99 exit (Prague) and go north on 99 forty-four miles to Hwy 33. East on 33 through Drumright to Hwy 16. Then two miles south on 16 to the winery. Approx one hour.
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2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This dry red wine continues the tradition of the noble Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy it with your favorite Italian Cuisine, even pizza! You'll taste subtle hints of oak, spice and chocolate, with a satisfying finish of soft tannins.
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2001 Reserve Merlot
Merlot, America's favorite dry red wine. Try our Merlot with your next steak or chops or any hearty food. Taste this noble grape and watch for subtle spices and soft tannins. Merlots popularity continues to soar among those who appreciate dry reds.
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2002 Reserve Chardonnay
Pair this wonderful dry wine with your favorite chicken or fish recipe and experience its subtle citrus and butter flavors with the classic oak finish of a fine Chardonnay. Worldwide, Chardonnay is the best selling white wine. Taste this one and you'll know why.
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Impressao
our new Impressao' wine, a blend of Shiraz, Sangiovese and Tempernillo. We believe it's one of our best wines yet!
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Oklahoma Chardonnay
This single-vineyard Chardonnay is the first wine released by Tidal that contains 100% Oklahoma fruit. It was harvested August 2003 from the Tom & Jerry's Vineyard in central Lincoln County, a part of the Lincoln and Creek County region where Oklahoma's best wine grapes are grown. Our winemaker has created a rich buttery delight with clear tones of oak and fruit. Chardonnay enthusiasts will approve!
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Oklahoma Merlot
This beautiful wine is made from premium Oklahoma grapes. Try our Merlot with your next steak or chops or any hearty food. Merlots popularity continues to soar among those who appreciate dry reds.
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Peach Chardonnay
Our winemaker has taken the crisp clean features of Chardonnay and combined it with the sweet delightful flavor of just picked peaches. The result, a wonderful confection we call Peach Chardonnay. This picnic wine is perfect before or after your meal and because it is sweet, it will pair with any of your favorite foods and friends!
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Raspberry White Zinfandel
Our winemaker has taken the delightful fruitiness of White Zin and combined it with the sweet red raspberry. The result is a wonderful confection we call Raspberry White Zinfandel. This picnic wine is perfect before or after your favorite meal, and because it is sweet it will pair well with any of your favorite foods and friends!
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Vintner's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
What's the latest from Oklahoma's Wine Country? Take two good wines with characteristics you like and blend them together to make one great wine. Our winemaker has blended a bold Cab and a spicy Merlot to make a unique Vintner's Blend. You'll love it!
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