Van Löben Sels
Van Löben Sels draws from Columbia Valley's sun-exposed vineyards to craft structured red wines and white varietals. The winery's Conner Lee Vineyard Bona Dea—a Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon blend—represents the house style: layered and balanced. A single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from Stillwater Creek shows the precision possible from the region's Cabernet fruit, while the Conner Lee Chardonnay demonstrates the winery's range across white wine production. Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast have both assessed the portfolio, finding merit in the vineyard-specific approach. Columbia Valley's continental climate and volcanic soils create the conditions for ripe, structured wines—a character evident across Van Löben Sels' releases.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast