Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest is a Washington State winery founded in 1982 and described as the very first winery in the famed Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Named after the highest peak on Mount Rainier, it presents itself as representing the pinnacle of Washington State wine, with a commitment to quality, Washington State heritage and craftsmanship. Its wines have earned global acclaim, including being named #1 Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator in December 2009.

Columbia Crest was founded in 1982 and was the very first winery in the famed Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Its visitor center was officially dedicated and opened in June 1982. In 1978, vineyards were planted in what would become the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. In 1985, the winery released its first 1984 Vineyard Reserve White, a medium dry blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Muscat Canelli, crafted by Doug Gore, Columbia Crest's first winemaker. In 1988, it released its first red wine varietals from the 1984 vintage: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In December 1990, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate named Columbia Crest as one of the 24 "Best Value Wineries" in the world. In December 2009, Wine Spectator named Columbia Crest #1 Wine of the Year.

The pinnacle of Washington State Wine, with a commitment to quality, Washington State heritage and craftsmanship.

• 1984 Vineyard Reserve White

  A medium dry blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Muscat Canelli, crafted by Doug Gore, Columbia Crest's first winemaker.

• Cabernet Sauvignon

  First released as a red wine varietal from the 1984 vintage in 1988.

• Merlot

  First released as a red wine varietal from the 1984 vintage in 1988.

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