Columbia Valley crosses the Oregon border into a much larger growing region centred on Washington. The AVA's broad label can cover very different wines, so the producer is a useful guide when choosing a bottle. Cabernet can show dark fruit and bright herbal notes, while Merlot can show red fruit and mint. An AVA is a defined American grape-growing area.
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Elsewhere in Oregon
- Columbia GorgeNo producers listed yetColumbia Gorge straddles the Oregon-Washington border, moving from a wet western climate to high desert in the east. Its vineyards range from sea level to 2,000 feet.
- Southern Oregon1 producerSouthern Oregon has five nested AVAs shaped by four rivers and a wide range of growing conditions. Cooler areas favour Pinot varieties and Sauvignon blanc, while warmer areas ripen Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Syrah.
- Willamette Valley13 producersBetween the Coast Range and Cascades, Willamette Valley follows the river of the same name for more than 100 miles. Pinot noir leads, with Pinot gris, Chardonnay and Riesling alongside it.
Producers in Columbia Valley
Producer profiles
- Columbia Crest WineryPaterson winery beside the Columbia River, with Horse Heaven Hills roots and Grand Estates Merlot.
- House of SmithHouse of Smith is the largest winemaker-owned winery in Washington State, built from 330 cases of Syrah in 1999 and now distributing to 71 countries.
- K VintnersCharles Smith founded K Vintners in Walla Walla in 2001 with 330 cases of Syrah sold from a van.
- Reynvaan Family VineyardsEstate-grown Washington wines centred on Syrah from two contrasting Walla Walla Valley sites.
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- Valdemar EstatesWalla Walla winery with Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and one of the region's few indoor crush pads.