Cellar Beast’s 2021 Columbia Valley Chardonnay offers a fresh, fruit-forward experience with creamy texture and vibrant acidity. Aromas of ripe apple, pear, and citrus blossom lead into flavors of lemon curd, orchard fruits, and subtle hints of vanilla and toasted almond.
ABV: 13.8%
Volume: 750ml
Region: Columbia Valley AVA, Washington State
Aging: Aged in 50% neutral oak and 50% stainless steel
Fermentation: Restrained malolactic fermentation to retain crispness and varietal purity
Carefully crafted to balance structure with freshness, this Chardonnay shows off Washington’s cool-climate charm with a modern, fruit-forward style.
Flavor Depth: Lemon curd, orchard fruits, and a touch of minerality for complexity
Versatile Pairing: Pairs effortlessly with seafood, creamy pasta, and soft cheeses
Affordable Luxury: Premium-quality Chardonnay without the premium price tag
Creamy Pastas: Cuts through richness in dishes like fettuccine Alfredo
Roasted Chicken: Complements savory herb-roasted poultry
Seafood: Enhances flavors in grilled salmon, seared scallops, and more
Learn more in our Seafood and Wine Pairing Guide.
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
“This vintage is all about balance—elevated aromatics, clean minerality, and a creamy mid-palate that lingers. It’s versatile, fresh, and made to share.”
Cabernet Franc 2023 from Yakima Valley is a small-batch, old-world style red wine with notes of violets, dark fruit, and savory herbs. Crafted by Cellar Beast’s head winemaker, it offers a Loire Valley-inspired profile with aging potential of 10+ years.
Aging Potential – Built to drink now but will age beautifully for 10+ years, evolving in depth and character.
Art Meets Wine – Label artwork by Assistant Winemaker Aaron Gratch, reflecting the creativity behind every bottle.
Handcrafted & Small-Batch – Made with meticulous care, ensuring each bottle represents the highest quality.
ABV: 13.9
ML: 750
AVA: Yakima Valley, Washington State
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The Columbia Valley AVA, with its diverse microclimates and well-draining soils, provides an ideal environment for growing 2021 Chardonnay. The combination of warm days and cooler climate at nights allows for optimal ripening while maintaining acidity. Our approach to blending oak and stainless steel aging, and partial malolactic fermentation techniques (to minimize buttery flavors which are more common in Napa Valley and Sonoma County styles) results in a 2021 Chardonnay that is both structured and elegant, more complex than an unoaked chardonnay, and offering wine drinkers a true reflection of the Columbia Valley terroir and the classic characteristics of this beloved white wine grape variety.
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