Columbia Winery
Columbia Winery was founded in 1962 by ten friends including six University of Washington professors to demonstrate the potential of winegrowing in the Columbia Valley. David Lake served as head winemaker starting in 1979 and led production of Washington's first vineyard-designate wines and first Pinot Gris, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc wines.
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A historic Washington State producer founded in 1962 by University of Washington professors to demonstrate Columbia Valley's winegrowing potential, pioneering the state's first vineyard-designate wines and introducing Pinot Gris, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc to the region under Master of Wine David Lake's leadership.
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Accolades
- ★Pioneered Washington State Syrah production under Master of Wine David Lake
- ★One of Washington's oldest continuously operating wineries, founded 1962
- ★Credited with establishing single-vineyard bottling program in Washington State