Wahluke Slope AVA - Wines
Central WA Wine Production Group
Ginkgo Winery & Tasting Room
Named after a Native American word for “watering place,” the Wahluke Slope AVA lies totally within South Grant County, WA. The area is geographically isolated, bordered by the Columbia River, Saddle Mountains and Hanford Reach National Monument. As one of the warmest regions in the state, the Wahluke Slope is known primarily for red grape varieties. Named as an official Washington State appellation in 2006, the Wahluke Slope produces approximately 20 percent of the entire Washington State grape harvest each year. Gravelly, rocky soil, combined with a dry, warm climate, make Wahluke Slope one of the best places in Washington to grow wine grapes. Located within the larger Columbia Valley AVA, the Wahluke Slope is home to 20 vineyards and offers wine tasting locations.
Ginkgo Winery & Tasting Room
Central WA Wine Production Group
Ginkgo Winery & Tasting Room
Ginkgo Forest Winery staff enjoy sharing the joy of making wine with the people who drink it. The wide array of Ginkgo Forest wines provides consumers with wines to enjoy for all occasions and lifestyles. Our challenge is to share what we have learned about wine and listen to what our customers need, so that we can all have a better wine experience. Whether it’s in the tasting room, while on a tour of our vineyard and winery, or at special events outside the winery, learning from each other enhances our wine experience. Tasting room located at 22361 Road T7 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349. Open Wed - Sun, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Central WA Wine Production Group
Central WA Wine Production Group
Central WA Wine Production Group
In 2022 CWWPG began a major program to revamp our bulk wine production. Not only did we begin our transformation to purchasing grapes from sustainable vineyards, but we also began a major renovation to our facility. We implemented many new winemaking techniques and began the first sustainable wine wastewater treatment center to not only be environmentally friendly but also provide better irrigation water and compost for our vineyards. One of our visionary owners and Washington Wine Hall of Fame legend, Richard Shaw, passed away after the 2023 Harvest. We continue to use Dick's inspiration, and guidance from his wife, Wendy Shaw, to make CWWPG a leader in the Washington Wine Industry. Tasting Room open Thur - Sun 11:00am to 5:00pm.