About

Basalt Cellars, founded in 2003 by Rick Wasem and Lynn DeVleming, crafts award-winning wines from their estate vineyard in the Lewis-Clark Valley. They specialize in rock-solid, age-worthy wines like Syrah, with a focus on quality and community. The winery honors co-founder Rick Wasem, who passed in February 2025, continuing his legacy through exceptional vintages and events.

Estate wines from own vineyard Syrah Age-worthy wines
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Estate wine bottle unWined event Grapes and wine glass Dessert wine
What They Make
Syrah
Bold and lush tannins with aromas of butterscotch, tea, and chocolate silk. Estate wine from own vineyard. 2019 Washington State.
$38
wine
Awards
Gold Medal, Seattle Wine Awards 2020 2020
Silver Medal, Washington State Wine Competition 2019 2019
Upcoming Events
unWined
weekends
Wine tasting jet boat cruise with Beamers Hells Canyon Tours. Reserve your spot today!
Special Release
August
Private event featuring estate wines
Latest News

Rick Wasem, co-founder and winemaker, passed away in February 2025 after battling cancer. The team continues his legacy with dedication to quality wines.