Waitsburg Cellars
Waitsburg Cellars draws from Columbia Valley's warm, continental climate to craft wines centered on distinctive grape selections. The winery's Chenin Blanc program—represented by The Aromatics Cheninières Old Vine and The Aromatics Chevray Old Vine expressions—showcases the variety's mineral precision and aromatic complexity across vineyard sites. A red blend anchored in Merlot, Malbec, and Mourvèdre rounds out the portfolio, reflecting the region's capacity for structured, layered wines. Both Wine Advocate and Falstaff have assessed the winery's output, with the flagship Chenin Blancs and Three Red Blend earning ratings in the high 80s to low 90s. The focus on old-vine Chenin Blanc signals a commitment to capturing terroir specificity within a region better known for Cabernet and Merlot.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Falstaff