16 producers

Wineries in Washington

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.

Quilceda Creek Vintners
Washington

Quilceda Creek Vintners

Snohomish, Washington·Columbia Valley

Established 1979

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cult Washington Cabernet Sauvignon producer; multiple 100-point scores.

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Leonetti Cellar
Washington

Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley

Established 1977

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSangiovese

Washington's most respected Cabernet specialist; the Figgins family.

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Cayuse Vineyards
Washington

Cayuse Vineyards

Walla Walla, Washington·The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater

Established 1997

SyrahCabernet SauvignonTempranillo

Christophe Baron's biodynamic Syrah and Bordeaux-variety estate.

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Reynvaan Family Vineyards
Washington

Reynvaan Family Vineyards

Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley

Established 2007

SyrahCabernet Sauvignon

Cult Walla Walla Syrah producer in the Rocks District.

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K Vintners
Washington

K Vintners

Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley

Established 2001

SyrahGrenache

Charles Smith's flagship boutique Walla Walla Syrah label.

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Charles Smith Wines
Washington

Charles Smith Wines

Walla Walla, Washington·Columbia Valley

Established 1999

SyrahRieslingCabernet Sauvignon

Bold, modern Washington labels including Kung Fu Girl Riesling and Boom Boom Syrah.

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Woodward Canyon Winery
Washington

Woodward Canyon Winery

Lowden, Washington·Walla Walla Valley

Established 1981

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnay

Pioneering Walla Walla Cabernet and Chardonnay producer.

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L'Ecole No. 41
Washington

L'Ecole No. 41

Lowden, Washington·Walla Walla Valley

Established 1983

SemillonMerlotCabernet Sauvignon

Schoolhouse-based Walla Walla estate known for Semillon and Bordeaux blends.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle
Washington

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Woodinville, Washington·Columbia Valley

Established 1934

RieslingCabernet SauvignonMerlot

Washington's largest winery and a Riesling powerhouse; Eroica with Dr. Loosen.

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Andrew Will Winery
Washington

Andrew Will Winery

Vashon, Washington·Columbia Valley

Established 1989

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc

Single-vineyard Bordeaux-blend specialist; the Champoux and Ciel du Cheval wines.

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Hedges Family Estate
Washington

Hedges Family Estate

Benton City, Washington·Red Mountain

Established 1986

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSyrah

Biodynamic Red Mountain estate making Bordeaux-style blends.

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Columbia Crest
Washington

Columbia Crest

Paterson, Washington·Horse Heaven Hills

Established 1983

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnay

Washington's largest producer; widely distributed Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay.

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Long Shadows Vintners
Washington

Long Shadows Vintners

Walla Walla, Washington·Columbia Valley

Established 2003

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahMerlotRiesling

Collection of single-varietal Washington wines made by world-renowned guest winemakers.

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DeLille Cellars
Washington

DeLille Cellars

Woodinville, Washington·Columbia Valley / Yakima Valley

Established 1992

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSyrah

Woodinville-based producer of Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines from top Washington vineyards.

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Betz Family Winery
Washington

Betz Family Winery

Woodinville, Washington·Columbia Valley

Established 1997

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahGrenache

Bob Betz MW's small-production Washington Cabernet and Syrah house.

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Pepper Bridge Winery
Washington

Pepper Bridge Winery

Walla Walla, Washington·Walla Walla Valley

Established 1998

Cabernet SauvignonMerlot

Walla Walla estate producing single-vineyard Cabernet, Merlot, and Bordeaux blends.

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