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There are so many reasons to visit the Lake Chelan Wine Valley — unrivaled recreation, sweeping mountain vistas, laid-back vibes, and of course, world-class wines.
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About DeLille Cellars DeLille Cellars is regarded as a top American producer of Bordeaux-style blends, showcasing a tradition of quality and excellence over its 30-year history. DeLille remains a principal influence in establishing Washington State as a premier viticultural region, with a focus on the Red Mountain AVA and other…
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“For me to be able to be a bridge for community? It’s a blessing.” Meet David Rodriguez, Winemaker and Viticulturist at Dineen Vineyard. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, David spent much of his youth going back and forth between Tijuana and San Diego. Similarly, his career path also oscillated—between law and…
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Location: North-central WashingtonDesignated: 2009Total Size: 24,040 acresAcreage Under Vine: 269 acres (109 hectares)Top Varieties: Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Riesling Soils: Glacial sediments along with ash and pumice Average Annual Precipitation: 11 inches Two Things to Know: Lake Chelan is one of the only appellations that does not have basalt…
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Location: Northwestern WashingtonDesignated: 1995Total Size: 5.5 million acresAcreage under vine: 121 acres (49 hectares)Top Varieties: Pinot Noir, Madeline Angevine, SiegerrebeSoils: Gravelly sandy loam over glacial hardpan Average Annual Precipitation: 15-60 inches Two Things to Know: Currently Washington’s only growing region located west of the Cascade Mountain range. It therefore has a…
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“Haremos haciendo alrededor de 250 selecciones separadas.” Meet Sadie Drury, General Manager at North Slope Management, where she oversees 50 crew members and 300 acres of vines in the SeVein area of the Walla Walla Valley. “I’ve always been working outdoors. I don’t know that farming’s the right word,” Sadie…
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Location: South-central WashingtonDesignated: 2006Total Size: 68,500 acresAcreage Under Vine: 1,807 acres (731 hectares)Top Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, RieslingSoils: Silt loam and loam Average Annual Precipitation: 6-12 inches Two Things to Know: Rattlesnake Hills is generally higher in elevation than the Yakima Valley as a whole. About half of the appellation is…
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By the Lake Chelan Wine Alliance March is a food and wine lover’s dream in Lake Chelan. Experience award-winning wine and delectable cuisine combinations during WA Wine Month. Local wineries hand select their most tantalizing varietals — paired and curated with food from local restaurants, chefs…
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Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA? Patrick Rawn (PR): We chose to become certified for a couple of reasons. The first is simply the resiliency of our farm for ourselves and future generations. This depends on us continuing to take care of this place, our…
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What does it mean to you to be a part of this program—and the first of its kind at that? On April 6, 2022, Forbes published an in-depth article about Breaking Ground, highlighting the program, how it began, and what we hope it will become.
