
Quilceda Creek Vintners
Snohomish, Washington·Columbia Valley
Established 1979
Cult Washington Cabernet Sauvignon producer; multiple 100-point scores.
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Washington is the second-largest U.S. wine producer and arguably its best value for Bordeaux varieties and Syrah. Walla Walla Valley and the Columbia Valley produce structured Cabernet Sauvignon, age-worthy Syrah, and surprisingly excellent dry Riesling.

Snohomish, Washington·Columbia Valley
Established 1979
Cult Washington Cabernet Sauvignon producer; multiple 100-point scores.
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Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley
Established 1977
Washington's most respected Cabernet specialist; the Figgins family.
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Walla Walla, Washington·The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
Established 1997
Christophe Baron's biodynamic Syrah and Bordeaux-variety estate.
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Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley
Established 2007
Cult Walla Walla Syrah producer in the Rocks District.
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Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley
Established 2001
Charles Smith's flagship boutique Walla Walla Syrah label.
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Walla Walla, Washington·Columbia Valley
Established 1999
Bold, modern Washington labels including Kung Fu Girl Riesling and Boom Boom Syrah.
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Lowden, Washington·Walla Walla Valley
Established 1981
Pioneering Walla Walla Cabernet and Chardonnay producer.
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Lowden, Washington·Walla Walla Valley
Established 1983
Schoolhouse-based Walla Walla estate known for Semillon and Bordeaux blends.
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Woodinville, Washington·Columbia Valley
Established 1934
Washington's largest winery and a Riesling powerhouse; Eroica with Dr. Loosen.
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Vashon, Washington·Columbia Valley
Established 1989
Single-vineyard Bordeaux-blend specialist; the Champoux and Ciel du Cheval wines.
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Benton City, Washington·Red Mountain
Established 1986
Biodynamic Red Mountain estate making Bordeaux-style blends.
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Paterson, Washington·Horse Heaven Hills
Established 1983
Washington's largest producer; widely distributed Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
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Walla Walla, Washington·Columbia Valley
Established 2003
Collection of single-varietal Washington wines made by world-renowned guest winemakers.
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Woodinville, Washington·Columbia Valley / Yakima Valley
Established 1992
Woodinville-based producer of Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines from top Washington vineyards.
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Woodinville, Washington·Columbia Valley
Established 1997
Bob Betz MW's small-production Washington Cabernet and Syrah house.
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Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley
Established 1998
Walla Walla estate producing single-vineyard Cabernet, Merlot, and Bordeaux blends.
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