Gunpowder Creek
Gunpowder Creek produces wines from Washington's Columbia Valley, a region defined by warm days, cool nights, and deep volcanic soils that shape distinctive fruit expression. The winery's portfolio centers on Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir sourced from named vineyard sites. The Caleb Foster Phinny Hill Vineyard and Conner Lee Vineyard Cabernet Francs—both rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast—showcase the variety's characteristic structure and dark fruit character in a continental climate. The Caleb Foster The Greatest Hits Alder Banks Vineyard Pinot Noir, rated 89 points by Wine Enthusiast, reflects the cooler-site potential within the broader region. These vineyard-designated releases anchor a focused approach to Washington winemaking, where site specificity and varietal expression drive the selection.
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Wine Enthusiast