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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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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...

Corvidae Wine Company Lenore Syrah Columbia Valley (2011)

Winery: Corvidae
Region: USA » Oregon » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

A bit stemmy and herbal on the nose in an attractive way with hints of red hots candy and medicinal licorice tones framing floral tinged black fruits. A touch weighty in the mouth, this has the hint of red hots and a really detailed streak of slightly ...

Januik Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2011)

Winery: Januik Winery
Region: USA » Oregon; Washington » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Earthy on the nose and just a little candied with hints of licorice, creamy cocoa, and lovely nuanced nutty, hickory add detail to the cherry and blackcurrant fruit on the nose. Rich yet bright with acid, the tight, fleshy yet firm palate is rich wit...

Tamarack Cellars Sangiovese Columbia Valley (2009)

Winery: Tamarack Cellars
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Candy Mountain and Blue Mountain fruit, 10 to 15% new oak, Leafy and smoky on the nose with a light oak imprint that lends a nutty and toasty cast to the earthy, carob framed red berry fruit aromas. Bright, juicy, broad, and focused in the mouth if ...

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...

Woodward Canyon Columbia Valley (NV)

Winery: Woodward Canyon Winery
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley
Varietal: Isabella
Type: Table Wines
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jtryka

So did I mention I just did a fantastic trip to the Walla Walla Valley to enjoy some delicious and wonderfully hand crafted wines? I didn't? Well hold that thought, because I think I'll do an entire blog post devoted to my summer vacation this weeken...

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...

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 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.

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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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Simple Roast Duckling

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

Delille Cellars D2
Winery: DeLille Cellars
Region: USA » Oregon » 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 »

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc

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

  • 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...

  • Merlot

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

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Popular Wineries in Columbia Valley View all

  • Covington Cellars

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

  • Fort Walla Walla Cellars

    Fort Walla Walla Cellars’ downtown tasting room is located at 127 E Main, on the corner of Main S...

  • Gifford-Hirlinger

    Gifford Hirlinger is a small family owned operation that started way back in 2001. It was in tha...

  • Sweet Valley Wines

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

  • Amavi Cellars

    Our name is a combination of the Latin root words "am" (love) and "vi" (life). It represents our ...

  • Mannina Cellars

    Our wines are fermented in small open-top bins and hand punched three times a day in order to ext...

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  • Seven Hills Merlot Columbia Valley 2013

    June 2017

    Seven Hills Merlot Columbia Valley 2013

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    No written review

    Wine review by effell


  • Seven Hills Columbia Valley Merlot 2011

    May 2017

    Seven Hills Columbia Valley Merlot 2011

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    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 Read More

    Wine review by rckr1951


  • Seven Hills Columbia Valley Merlot 2011

    May 2017

    Seven Hills Columbia Valley Merlot 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by Lemont


  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

    May 2017

    Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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    Gift from Stark's. 5/2017. Read More

    Wine review by raindance


  • Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut NV

    May 2017

    Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut NV

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    Pear, green apple, peach and ripe melon aromas with a slight creamy brioche note. Very fresh and quite creamy on the palate with fine bubbles and a prickly texture opening for fresh citrus notes of lime and grapefruit. Finishes with a refreshing acidity and good length. Read More

    Wine review by Snooth Editorial


  • May 2017

    Tonight we had this 2012 Gramercy Cab Sav. Columbia Valley. Blackberry, Blackcherry, touch of mocha, some minerality, good balance with acidity in the mid-plalate therefore the fruit is not overpowering. Some of the Washington signature vanilla but not over the top. This wine was surprisingly on the elegant side of the spectrum specially for bei... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Whatcha drinking tonight?


  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot 2013

    May 2017

    Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot 2013

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    Well and drinking above price point - again. Rich dark berry fruit, medium chewy tannins and well balanced acidity lead to medium long finish. 89 points - drink now - Paul Read More

    Wine review by rckr1951


  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot 2013

    May 2017

    Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot 2013

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    No written review

    Wine review by doowaa73


  • May 2017

    Jack, we love the Washington red blends from the Columbia Valley.  We discovered the Red Mountain AVA on our March trip to Washington and Oregon; ended up joining Long Shadows winery in Walla Walla.Today I picked up our May allocation from Medlock Ames.  Some nice reds here, along with Chardonnay. Read More

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  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Indian Wells Columbia Valley 2013

    May 2017

    Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Indian Wells Columbia Valley 2013

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    Well done wine. Blackberry, dark cherry notes are front and center leading to additional mocha, spice and a medium tannic with balanced acidity finish. 90 points - drink now - Paul Read More

    Wine review by rckr1951


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