Glacial Lake Missoula Wine Company

Glacial Lake Missoula Wine Company is a winery based in Columbia Valley, Washington, with a focus on traditional, old-world methods to maximize flavors. Their wines are made from estate-grown grapes, with some sourced from nearby vineyards such as Wickersham Vineyard and Open Gates Vineyard. The winery's signature varietal is Cabernet Sauvignon, which they produce in several styles, including a reserve version called Deluge, aged 28 months in new French oak hogsheads. Other notable wines include Rock Flour, a Sauvignon Blanc made from grapes grown at Open Gates Vineyard and aged in new French oak hogsheads, and The Denier, a Cabernet Franc-based Merlot blend also aged in new French oak. The winery's location near the Naches Heights AVA and the Wenatchee river provides a unique terroir that influences their wines. According to the website, the excellent growing season of 2015 was almost identical to 2013, except for a cooler fall and less UV light, which resulted in superb grapes used in The Denier and Deluge. The winery's philosophy is centered around traditional methods, with techniques such as cold-settling, batonnage, and partial malolactic fermentation employed to maximize flavors. The tasting experience at Glacial Lake Missoula Wine Company is not detailed on their website, but it can be inferred that they offer wine tastings and sales directly from the winery.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.