Russell Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet and Merlot with prestige-rated depth.

Russell Creek produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Washington's Columbia Valley, a region defined by warm days, cool nights, and deep volcanic soils that favor dark-skinned varieties. The winery's Cabernet Sauvignon and Winemakers Select Cabernet Sauvignon both achieve a prestige rating of 88, while the Winemakers Select Merlot rates at 87. These wines reflect the structure and ripeness characteristic of Columbia Valley fruit—Cabernet's natural power tempered by the region's diurnal temperature swing, Merlot's plush mid-palate and soft tannins. Wine Enthusiast has assessed the portfolio. Russell Creek's focus on these two Bordeaux varieties, anchored by a dedicated Winemakers Select program, positions the winery within Washington's tradition of serious, age-worthy reds.