Ideal south-facing slopes, warm temperatures that allow for ripe grapes and early harvest, and low rainfall  giving total control of watering to us as the grape grower.

 

Aldercreek Vineyard marks the Southern boundary of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. We are only sixteen miles West of Columbia Crest Winery at Paterson and a scant five miles North of the Columbia River. This 16 mile stretch has close to 8000 acres in production of wine grapes which constitutes approximately 30% of Washington state wine grape production, a significant harvest amount in view of Washington State being second only to California in the nation’s production of quality wine grapes.

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Aldercreek Vineyard

Our vineyard is located in Horse Heaven Hills AVA*, widely recognized as one of Washington's top AVA's in the production of very high quality wine grapes. We currently have approximately 300 acres in production growing eight varietals: Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.  Our plans call for bringing another 400 acres into production.  Our vineyards are located in an area having a unique micro climate with several growing characteristics that help in producing superior quality fruit.

(*American Viticultural Areas)

Aldercreek Vineyard Award Winning Wines

Wine grapes are best when stressed a little. Our soils and climate allow us to grow wine grapes of good acid levels and complex flavors that are winning awards for many wineries using our grapes.

There are literally hundreds of awards that have been received by wineries and wines that contain fruit from this vineyard. Andrake Cellars, Barnard Griffin, David Lake (Columbia Winery), Canoe Ridge, Columbia Crest, Gordon Brother’s, Apex Cellars, Brian Carter Cellars, Maryhill Winery, Columbia Crest (H3 Label) and Three Rivers are just a few wineries who use our grapes.