The Columbia Valley AVA is Washington's largest wine region, a vast, treeless, desert-like basin at the same latitude as Bordeaux and Burgundy, with volcanic and sandy loam soils and long, dry growing seasons. Its wines are known for being fruit-forward like California's yet retaining more European-style balance, led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Syrah.
Grapes grown here
Cabernet Sauvignon
Principal
Chardonnay
Principal
Merlot
Principal
Riesling
Principal
Syrah
Principal
Barbera
Permitted
Blaufränkisch
Permitted
Cabernet Franc
Permitted
Chenin Blanc
Permitted
Gewürztraminer
Permitted
Grenache
Permitted
Malbec
Permitted
Mourvèdre
Permitted
Nebbiolo
Permitted
Petite Sirah
Permitted
Petit Verdot
Permitted
Pinot Gris
Permitted
Pinot Noir
Permitted
Roussanne
Permitted
Sangiovese
Permitted
Sauvignon Blanc
Permitted
Sémillon
Permitted
Tempranillo
Permitted
Viognier
Permitted
Zinfandel
Permitted