PLANTED IN 1872
The Lewis-Clark Valley is the newest American Viticultural Area in Idaho and Washington. Winemakers are using locally grown wine grape varietals to craft bold, award-winning, premium wine. Visit and taste the difference....after all, we've been doing it since 1872.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Old World Grape in the New World
The premier Lewis-Clark Valley Wine Festival toasts our heritage variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. The 3-day celebration features winery events, Riedel glassware presentation, wine and history seminar, and the winemaker’s signature dinner event. Meet with Lewis-Clark Valley AVA producers and winemakers as they highlight their wines paired beautifully with eclectic eats throughout the weekend.
HOME TO
16 VINEYARDS
20 UNIQUE VARIETALS
9 WINERIES
Meet the Grapes
The Lewis-Clark Valley AVA is home to 16 vineyards growing more than 81 acres of grapes with approximately 20 unique varietals.
Wine is Ancient History
The Lewis-Clark Valley has deep roots in wine. Grapevines were planted in the Lewis-Clark Valley as early as 1872.
EXPLORE OUR VINEYARDS & WINERIES
- Arnett Vineyard
- Basalt Cellars
- Clearwater Canyon Cellars
- Colter’s Creek Winery
- Colter’s Creek Vineyards
- DeVleming Vineyard
- Parejas Cellars
- Rivaura Estate Vineyards and Winery
- Rock ‘n’ J Vineyard
- Spiral Rock Vineyard
- Tammany View Winery
- Two Bad Labs Vineyard
- Umiker Vineyard
- Vine 46
- Wasem Estate Vineyard
Arnett Vineyard
Initial plantings in 1999 with primary varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Learn MoreBasalt Cellars
Grapes are now grown locally at our estate vineyard and contracted from other quality growers around the Columbia Valley AVA including Sagemoor’s Wienbau, Dionysis and Bacchus Vineyards, Dwelly Vineyard in Walla Walla, Verhey Vineyard near Union Gap and Willard Family Farms near Prosser.
Learn MoreClearwater Canyon Cellars
Education paved the path to success for Clearwater Canyon Cellars. Coco, our winemaker, capped her formal education with a doctorate degree studying wine microbiology. Karl, our vineyard manager, studied soil science as it relates to agriculture and soil nutrition.
Learn MoreColter’s Creek Winery
Colter’s Creek Winery has been crafting wines from our estate vineyard since 2007. Our tasting room and restaurant is a quaint oasis nestled in Juliaetta, Idaho. In 2012, we opened our Main Street location as a place to taste our wines and sample from our eclectic menu, all in the company of good friends and just a beautiful 30-minute drive from Moscow and Lewiston.
Learn MoreColter’s Creek Vineyards
Learn MoreDeVleming Vineyard
Learn MoreParejas Cellars
The Lewis-Clark Valley AVA extends up river and down river from Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington and surrounds these two major population centers for the AVA.
Learn MoreRivaura Estate Vineyards and Winery
Like a river, life itself ebbs and flows. Life yields to the forces of nature around it, gently bending and changing over time. As seasons pass, the edges smooth out to reveal a new configuration that leads to more opportunity. The river is a metaphor for our drive and determination. We work together out of profound respect for our shared history.
Learn MoreRock ‘n’ J Vineyard
Initial plantings in 2009 with primary varieties sourced are Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Learn MoreSpiral Rock Vineyard
Learn MoreTwo Bad Labs Vineyard
Learn MoreUmiker Vineyard
With initial plantings in 2003, the primary varieties sourced are Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.
Learn MoreVine 46
Vine 46 is a boutique winery featuring an eclectic variety of red wines and small sampling of white wines. The winery was created among a diverse group of individuals who came together to share a common passion – appreciation and exploration of great wines.
Learn MoreWasem Estate Vineyard
Learn MoreWHAT'S HAPPENING IN
LEWIS-CLARK WINE COUNTRY
Lewis-Clark Valley Wineries Bring Home Medals from Idaho Wine Competition
The 2017 Idaho Wine Competition was held Tuesday, September 18 in Boise, Idaho. The judging of 152 Idaho wines was staged inside the tasting gallery at Koenig Vineyards. Each of our Lewis-Clark Valley wineries located in Idaho, brought home medals. Double gold medal Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2015 Carménère, Horse Heaven Hills $32 Gold medal Colter’s…
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Join a Fall Wine Tour
What’s the best way to get through your week? With a wine tour at the end, naturally. Twisted Vine Wine Tours has a partially full quick tour on Friday, September 22, 2017 starting at 1pm for $85/pp. They will be going to Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Woodie Cellars, and Lindsay Creek Vineyards. Treat yourself, and call Clint at 509-295-1306 or book…
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Fall in the Vineyard
Fall in the Vineyard Harvest is just around the corner in the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA! Barrels are arriving, grapes are ripening, netting has gone up to protect our precious fruit from the birds. Come visit the Lewis-Clark Valley and enjoy our wines, food, and special events happening this fall. Concerts September 9, 2017 6-9pm Jazz…
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Lewis Clark Wines Fly Free on Alaska Air
Your favorite Lewis-Clark Valley wines fly free with you when you travel via Alaska from the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport (LWS). Beginning June 1, 2017, all Idaho wines will be cleared for takeoff from Lewiston (LWS) airport on Alaska Airlines flights. What that means to a consumer? Any Alaska Airlines mileage plan member can…
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All You Need is Love & Wine
This Valentine’s Day (we think it should be Valenwine Day) show your love for red and white in the Lewis Clark Valley. Our Lewis Clark Valley wineries have some amazing award-winning wines for you to share with those you love. Basalt Cellars Love the Wine You’re With HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Cordially Invites You to Our 8th…
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Basalt Cellars Rim Rock Red a Wine Enthusiast Editor’s Choice
Basalt Cellars Winery 2013 Rim Rock Red was rated 91 pts and selected as “Editor’s Choice” by Wine Enthusiast! The 2014 Merlot and Syrah were each rated 91 pts and the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon was rated 90 pts. These wines are going to go quickly, stock up now! Congrats on this recognition on a national…
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Christmas Comes Early for Lewis Clark Valley Winemakers
Wine Press Northwest has released the Best of the Best of 2016 and the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA is well-represented among this distinguished list. You’ll find four wineries and 13 wines made the cut. Clearwater Canyon Cellars entered five wines into the judging. Each earned a Platinum, highlighted by Double Platinum for a Carménère that Coco…
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Sip & Shop This Holiday
Our Lewis Clark Valley wineries have the best gift of all this holiday season, wine! Check out the tasting events, wine shipping specials, wine baskets, and other wine-related gifts at these local wineries: Basalt Cellars Wine Club Tasting (public welcome with a $10 tasting fee) December 2, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. While you’re there…
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Lewis Clark Wines Make Seattle Times Top 50 List
Three Lewis Clark Valley wineries took three of the top 50 spots on Seattle Times Top 50 regional wines of 2016 list. Kudos go to our local winemakers who are making our region known for producing top quality wine. Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2014 Phinny Hill Vineyard carménère, Washington, $28: The Northwest’s rising star of winemaking…
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Wine Gifts Bring Holiday Cheer
Let’s face it. The holidays are upon us. Whether we love it or despise it. We have a tiny suggestion to help make everyone’s holiday a little brighter. A bottle of wine and fun wine apparel from one of the Lewis-Clark Valley wineries is sure to add holiday cheer to anyone on your list. Don’t…
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