Klickitat Canyon & Columbia Gorge Winery is a small, family-run winery that creates natural wines in the old world tradition. Our wines are processed entirely by hand to reflect the true character of the Columbia Gorge Appellation. The joy of winemaking is rooted deeply into the culture of Europe and includes both the art of growing the grapes and the art of making the wine.
Our experiences in Europe emphasized the intricate relationship of wine to its rooted origins in the soil and this notion guides the philosophy of our winery today: Wine should not be created and manipulated in a chemistry lab, as is being promoted by the growing US wine industry. Instead, wine is a beautifully crafted representation of the grapes and the location on which they grew.
Our experiences in Europe emphasized the intricate relationship of wine to its rooted origins in the soil and this notion guides the philosophy of our winery today: Wine should not be created and manipulated in a chemistry lab, as is being promoted by the growing US wine industry. Instead, wine is a beautifully crafted representation of the grapes and the location on which they grew.
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We are a small, family-run, organic winery making natural wines, unfiltered and pure in the old world traditions. We have been making organic wines in the Columbia River Gorge AVA since 1993. We farm our vineyard using a method we've developed and named eco-dynamic agriculture. By reintroducing the native wildflowers and bunch grasses between the rows and around the periphery, we strive to increase biodiversity as much as possible.
We've developed a method of farming which we've named eco-dynamic farming. The premise is simple. Introduce as much native flora into your farm so that biodiversity is naturally restored and out-competes harmful pests. We also time our harvest so as not to disturb the native wildlife, such as ground nesting Western Meadowlarks.
Our Carbon Retribution Fund was designed to offset the carbon footprint of our company. Although our carbon emissions are minimal there are certain factors to consider.
Delivery and shipping of wine, manufacturing of new bottles (about 1/4 of our bottles are reused) and other supplies, and purchased grape production are all much heavier carbon outputs that we contribute to by supporting the companies and machines that are used to accomplish these tasks.
Delivery and shipping of wine, manufacturing of new bottles (about 1/4 of our bottles are reused) and other supplies, and purchased grape production are all much heavier carbon outputs that we contribute to by supporting the companies and machines that are used to accomplish these tasks.
As water shortages start appearing worldwide we need to redefine how we use water in agriculture and how we care for our soils. Our farm has been fed from a spring for over 60 years and instead of investing in a well we are putting a focus on sustainable dry-farming practices. Compost is essential to the land here where soils are thin and dry.
Watch a video of the vitner Robin Dobson as he shows us around Meadowlark Vineyard and explains a little of our philosophy on farming and wine. An article about Meadowlark Vineyard, the philosophy of our organic methods placed in the larger context of the organic food movement. Washington Tourism Article - a good run down on who we are, how we operate, and how to find us.
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Rebekah R.
Jan 19, 2022
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Clif B.
May 27, 2021
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The wine is really great. Plenty of organic wine and conventional. We loved to drive to and from Vancouver. the 84 side & the 14 side.
the people were really kind as well. nothing over blown, nothing to "Domain Serene" just really good wine & people.
what else do you need?
if your in Hood River your should make the drive across the $2 bridge for sure.
the people were really kind as well. nothing over blown, nothing to "Domain Serene" just really good wine & people.
what else do you need?
if your in Hood River your should make the drive across the $2 bridge for sure.
Paul Grim
Aug 28, 2020
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I'm confused by this wine. I have purchased two bottles of Ruby Red. The first bottle tasted so odd I thought it was corked and poured it down the drain. Because I want organic, local, and sulfite free (hard to find), I decided to try again. Now I'm wondering if a wine made this way is just going to taste radically different and if I should get used to it? It smells like the elderberry syrup we use for treating a cold and tastes super intense and kind of medicinal. I can't quite put my finger on it. It's expensive so I am going to drink it anyway, but is it supposed to taste like this? (update
Pnw Mama Ang
Jun 30, 2020
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We stayed at this lovely family farm for the Fourth of July weekend and it was a blast! Such an authentic experience on the hillside overlooking canyon’s, rivers and mountains in every direction.
I bought some Organic Rose and was not disappointed. The bottle labels clearly state the fermentation is done naturally and there may be sediments that settle at the bottom during the process. I’ll take that over sulfites and additives any day! I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the bottle with my man in the sunshine, while our kids laughed and played in the field.
I enjoy authenticity and when someone
I bought some Organic Rose and was not disappointed. The bottle labels clearly state the fermentation is done naturally and there may be sediments that settle at the bottom during the process. I’ll take that over sulfites and additives any day! I thoroughly enjoyed sharing the bottle with my man in the sunshine, while our kids laughed and played in the field.
I enjoy authenticity and when someone
Joe Green
Jun 13, 2018
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This winery has a vast selection of very delectable wines of the most appealing flavors . This is an organically run facility with wines and vinegars that has had decades of experience and artistry poured into the process the product. The owners of klickitat winery are salt of the earth folks with hearts of gold, I recommend this destination as a must on any day. If I had just one word it would be extraordinary..... please visit the folks at klickitat and have a taste .
Sara Viemeister
Jan 23, 2018
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Kelly Howle
Jan 01, 2017
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Rural, hillbilly wine excursion? The winery is just before Domain Poullion and is like entering another dimension. The driveway is this crazy grass entrance barely wide enough for a car to get through. You get out and you're looking for the wine tasting room and it's hidden way back in this garage that took us a few minutes to find. You'll find broken down cars, machinery, weeds, random stuff, chainsaws, trash, jars with strange fruit and juice, you name it. The entrance is this sliver of a doorway you're slightly afraid to enter, that the door might suddenly slide shut and you'll never get out
Hannah Good Year Farms
Sep 17, 2016
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This place is great - unless you're into the monotony of wine culture these days. Upon entering the tasting room you are surrounded by barrels in various stages of processing, manual corking machines, and the ribbons of labels that they press onto each bottle.
The pitch is that they process grapes in an 'old world style'. They don't add sugar, they ferment on native yeasts, and in each bottle there is 'nothing but the grapes'. Apparently it also takes them a year or more to produce a bottle. It was eye-opening to hear about their process considering that my understanding is that modern wineries
The pitch is that they process grapes in an 'old world style'. They don't add sugar, they ferment on native yeasts, and in each bottle there is 'nothing but the grapes'. Apparently it also takes them a year or more to produce a bottle. It was eye-opening to hear about their process considering that my understanding is that modern wineries
