The Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard is located at nearly 900 feet of elevation three miles north in Lowden, Washington. The soils are layered with wind-blown loess over Ritzville silt loam over fractured basalt. There are small vineyard blocks planted on various aspects to the south, east and west.
The Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard was first planted in 1977 on third generation family land previously utilized for cattle and wheat production. Since those early years the vineyard has grown to the current 42 acres planted predominantly to cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet franc. There are various experimental northern Italian and Rhone varieties planted as well.
All grapes are sustainably or organically grown at Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard. In the fall of 2008, after a two year certification process, the vineyard will become certified by the International Organisation for Biological Control.(IOBC).
The IOBC was established in 1955 to promote environmentally safe methods of pest and disease control in plant protection. The vineyard is also designated as Salmon Safe. Minimal drip irrigation is utilized and yields are typically in the 2 ton per acre range. The Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Estate Red are the three principle wines produced from the Estate Bordeaux plantings. Very small amounts of Barbera, Dolcetto and a Grenache blend are also produced from the Estate.
Click here to enjoy a short slideshow of Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard during Harvest of 2007. Enjoy!
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Lowden, Washington 99360
