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The Columbia Valley AVA straddles both Washington and Oregon, though the majority of its wineries are on the Washington side. This vast region is home to most of the state’s prestigious subregions.
 
The valley benefits from a natural rain shadow from the Cascade Mountains, which limits precipitation. It is located at 46 to 47 degrees latitude - the same as Bordeaux and Burgundy - with two hour’s more of sunlight than California. These long, hot days in summer followed by cool nights ensure a long growing season and peak phenol balance in the grapes grown here. Many of the vineyards are situated on the Columbia River and its tributaries, though many require some additional irrigation due to the dry conditions. Evenings can get quite cold and air turbines are used throughout the valley to guard against frost. But the frost has other benefits as this, along with its sandy soil, repels Phylloxera. This means that the vines grown in Columbia Valley are all “pure bred&rdquo Read more »

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Columbia Crest Syrah Columbia Valley Reserve (1994)

Winery: Columbia Crest
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley » Walla Walla County » Walla Walla Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

On the nose, I found browned butter and black fruit with herbs, dark wood tones, a hint licorice and undergrowth. On the palate, it was rich yet fresh with dark fruits, savory saucy notes, and herbal tones. It was energetic and fun with lots of acidity...

Januik Winery Columbia Valley Red (2008)

Winery: Januik Winery
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Color: Red Wines
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kimberlyaurora

“Dense and chewy, with layers of raspberry, cherry, mineral and spice flavors, finishing with pear peel tannins. Shows unexpected depth on the finish.” Wine Spectator 90 points

Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot (2012)

Winery: Northstar Winery
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Color: Red Wines
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puhnner

Had this at lunch at Marcello's Chophouse the other day. Interesting - I asked the waitperson to pick something to go with the Lobster Bisque - it is dark and inky and opens like a herb/slate forward Pinot. There was a lightness there, that led me to b...

Seven Hills Columbia Valley Merlot (2011)

Winery: Seven Hills Winery
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

Nothing shy about this - it grabs you right from the start with it's rich lush fruit - blackberry, plum, damp forest floor, tomato leaf. medium tannins and good acidity, this rings out enjoyment - still another year of prime drinking - 92 points - Paul

Dunham Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley (2010)

Winery: Dunham Cellars
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia County
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Smoky on the nose with a classic array of black pepper, grilled meat, violet, and blue fruit aromas. Opening with nicely integrated spice notes this reveals wild plum and boysenberry fruit on the vaguely sweet entry. Violet, ink and slightly meaty and...

Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley (2006)

Winery: Northstar Winery
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley » Walla Walla County » Walla Walla Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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Stallion

Nice. Thicker and more complex than I remember with the 2006. Blackberry and herbal notes come across. A good nose on Berrys and vanilla. Give it an hour to open. Another good Washington Merlot from Northstar.

Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley (2011)

Winery: Northstar Winery
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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jtryka

The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with a center that borders on indigo. The nose is an interesting combination of mocha, dark chocolate and raspberry over a subtle base of earthy minerality. The taste is very nice, a blast of fruit up front...

Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley (2010)

Winery: Waterbrook Winery
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Type: Table Wines
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KrisChislett

Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc comes to us from the Columbia Valley region of Washington State. What I liked most about this wine was that it retained the character of what you “expect” from a well-made Sauvignon Blanc, without feeling like someone is ramm...

Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah (2013)

Winery: Spring Valley Vineyard
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley » Walla Walla County » Walla Walla Valley
Type: Table Wines
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jtryka

The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with a nose of leather, black cherry and a hint of mint. The taste is just lovely, with a rush or ripe fruit up front, blackberry, cherry and plum that transitions effortlessly to some lovely mineral notes o...

Tamarack Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (2011)

Winery: Tamarack Cellars
Region: USA » Oregon; Washington » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

Big wine, bold fruit with spice, mocha, tannins that flush up to a dark cherry finish that is lengthy and satisfying.

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Revelry Vintners Red Bordeaux Blend Columbia Valley the Reveler
Winery: Revelry Vintners
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Lavender Lamb Chops

Although lavender is usually valued for its aromatic contribution to sachets and pot-pourri, it adds, when used sparingly, an interesting undertone to more familiar herbs such as rosemary and thyme... Read more »

Hogue Genesis Meritage
Winery: Hogue Cellars
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Lamb Chops Stuffed with Almonds, Lemon and Garlic

This will work best with loin or rib chops, at least 1 inch thick. Read more »

Hogue Cellars Genesis Meritage
Winery: Hogue Cellars
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Roasted Mallard Duck with Red Currant Sauce

The rich, deep flavor of the roasted duck is enhanced by the sweetness of the red current sauce. Read more »

Columbia Crest Red Bordeaux Blend Columbia Valley Cabernet-Merlot
Winery: Columbia Crest
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Roasted Breast of Duck with Orange Cranberry Sauce

Roasting a breast of duck provides a rich, delicious meal for a special occasion. The sweet and mildly tart sauce enhances the flavor of the duck. Read more »

Barnard Griffin Red Bordeaux Blend Columbia Valley Cabernet-Merlot
Winery: Barnard Griffin Winery
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Pan Broiled Lamb Chops

A simple marinade gives these lamb chops an elegant taste. Read more »

Dunham Cellars Trutina
Winery: Dunham Cellars
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Savory High Country Duck Breast

You can find duck breasts frozen in the meat case of most supermarkets. Read more »

Col Solare Red Bordeaux Blend Columbia Valley
Winery: Col Solare Wines
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Herbed Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Reduction

These delicious lamb chops topped with sweet pomegranate sauce offer great flavor with minimal effort. Serve with a side of couscous. Read more »

Delille Cellars D2
Winery: DeLille Cellars
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Crisp Roast Duck

A whole roasted duck doesn't have to be fussy. With just a few hours' roasting and hardly any work at all, you can have a juicy bird with crisp skin-the best of both textures. This duck is deliciou... Read more »

Col Solare Red Bordeaux Blend Columbia Valley Shining Hill
Winery: Col Solare Wines
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Slow-Roasted Duck with Olive Gravy and Garlic-Fennel Confit

Slow-roasting a duck may take hours, but the result is velvety meat covered by a layer of gloriously crisp and salty skin. The herbed garlic and fennel filling melts into an aromatic confit during ... Read more »

Leonetti Cellar Red Bordeaux Blend Walla Walla Valley Reserve
Winery: Leonetti Cellar
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley » Walla Walla County » Walla Walla Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Parisian Grain Bowl with Lentils and Duck Confit

Lentils and duck are a double dose of protein in this trés chic grain bowl. A smaller portion of grain than other bowls keeps it from being too heavy. Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Columbia Valley View all

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

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  • Glen Fiona

    Established in 1994, Glen Fiona (Gaelic for "Valley of the Vine") was Walla Walla valley's firs...

  • Thomas O'Neil Cellars

    The desert of eastern Washington State may seem an unlikely place to craft great wines, but it...

  • Sweet Valley Wines

    Our winemaker, Josh McDaniel’s, is an up and coming wine making guru for the new millennium. He c...

  • Vital

    Our Story   Vital Wines produces wines that complete a circle.  All proceeds go to the SOS ...

  • Covington Cellars

    Making small quantities of wine from the highest quality fruit is only half of our goal here at C...

  • Spring Valley Vineyard

    Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of Walla Walla, spread amid the picturesque...

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