OUR STORY

My brother Mike and I opened our doors to The Hogue Cellars™ in 1982, with a commitment to source only the finest fruit from the Columbia Valley's best vineyards. Open a bottle and discover why we've become one of Washington State's most respected wineries.
- Gary Hogue

Our Climate

Washington’s premium wine industry began in the 1960s. The majority of the state’s wine grapes are planted east of the Cascade Range in the Columbia Valley appellation, which encompasses the Yakima Valley and Walla Walla appellations. The climate and soils produce grapes with intense fruit flavors and high natural acidity.

Location

Washington's vineyards straddle the 46th and 47th parallels, at approximately the same latitude as Bordeaux and Burgundy.

Sunlight

Because of its northerly location, Washington receives up to two more hours of sunlight per day during the growing season than California's North Coast. More sun means more flavor development in the grapes.

Low Rainfall

It can pour in Seattle, which has an average rainfall of 46“ per year, but east of the Cascades annual rainfall averages less than 10 inches. The Cascade Range creates a rain shadow that protects Eastern Washington from Pacific storms and allows for warm, dry days during the growing season. Low precipitation and low humidity minimize rot, mildew, disease and pest problems in the vineyards.

Daily Temperatures

Daily temperatures can fluctuate as much as 40-50 degrees during the growing season. This swing allows for the retention of the grape’s natural acidity and fresh fruit flavors which product lively and fresh wines.

Grape Variety

Because of the diverse growing conditions in Eastern Washington, a large number of grape varieties do well here. When planted in the right locations, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Semillon, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Barbera, and many others thrive.

Browse Our Wines

Hogue Riesling V20 750ML

Our 2020 Riesling opens with a delightful aroma of Orange Blossom, Citrus, and peach. On the palate, fruit-forward notes of juicy peach and pear with a refreshing minerality and residual sugar for a delicious wine.

Hogue Cellars Chardonnay V17 750ML

The 2017 Chardonnay reveals juicy apple and pear on the nose with lemon meringue pie, creamy vanilla oak, and toast. A rich, well-balanced palate follows with flavors of fresh apple pie, lemon curd, and cream.

Hogue Late Harvest Riesling V21 750ML

Our 2021 Late Harvest Riesling opens with a delightful aroma of apple, pear and peach. On the palate, fruit-forward notes of juicy peach and pear with a refreshing acidity and plenty of residual sugar for a delicious wine.

Hogue Cellars Genesis Syrah V15 750ML

Syrah has black plum, earthy, and toasty aromas with cracked black pepper and leather notes. The palate is rich and supple with boysenberry, blueberry, and black plum fruit flavors with cracked black pepper, leather, and toasty oak, and a balanced acidity.

Hogue Cellars Merlot V17 750ML

Hogue Merlot lives up to this reputation. The aromas are earthy and toasty with black cherry, cocoa, and spice. The palate is rich, but not heavy with black cherry and boysenberry fruit notes.

Hogue Cellars Genesis Meritage V17 750ML

The 2017 vintage of Genesis Meritage captures the best qualities of its components: Merlot brings black cherry fruit and a supple quality to the wine, while Malbec adds full-bodied complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine its structure, and Petit Verdot contributes dense, dark fruit. Flavors are of rich black cherry, spicy oak, and a touch of orange zest, with vanilla spice on the finish. Tannins are moderate.

Hogue Cellars Genesis Merlot V16 750ML

The 2016 Merlot opens with plum, wild strawberry, cherry, cinnamon, vanilla, and hits of cocoa. The palate is rich and supple with black cherry, vanilla, spicy oak, and black pepper flavors, and vanilla spice on the finish.