2024 Barnard Griffin Riesling, Columbia Valley AVA, Washington

Crafted from 100% Riesling, this Columbia Valley expression captures Washington's warm days and cool evenings, allowing the fruit to ripen fully while retaining lively natural acidity. Aromas of melon, tangerine, honeycomb, and citrus blossom lead into layered flavors of crisp apple, lime, ginger, and ripe stone fruit. Just off-dry in style, the wine balances refreshing acidity with generous fruit concentration, creating a vibrant, food-friendly Riesling that finishes clean, bright, and remarkably refreshing.

Behind the Wine: Barnard Griffin was founded by pioneering Washington winemaker Rob Griffin and his wife Deborah Barnard, one of the state's earliest husband-and-wife winery teams. Now led by second-generation family members alongside Rob's continued winemaking leadership, the winery has spent more than four decades championing Columbia Valley vineyards and demonstrating the region's exceptional ability to produce balanced, expressive Riesling that overdelivers in both quality and value.