About

Kitzke Cellars is a family-owned winery located on the foothills of Candy Mountain in Richland, Washington, producing terroir-driven, estate-grown wines from their Candy Ridge Vineyard. They specialize in Bordeaux-style field blends, Italian varietals like Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, and unique selections from neighboring blocks, emphasizing natural farming without herbicides or additives. With a passion for Yakima Valley wine spanning three generations, they focus on expressing their specific mountain terroir in every bottle.

Candy Ridge Vineyard estate wines Terroir-driven winemaking Bordeaux Field Blends Italian varietals like Sangiovese and Nebbiolo Herbicide-free farming
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Seth in vineyard Family photo
What They Make
Bordeaux Field Blend
Field blending method with varietals picked and fermented together. Aged in 60%-100% new French Oak.
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Jamison Old Block
From 1982 Jamison Block on Candy Ridge Vineyard, Cabernet and Merlot in old Lyre style. Aged in 70%-100% new French Oak for 18-24 months.
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Candy Ridge Vineyard
Estate block planted 2000 to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. Aged in 40%-70% new French Oak for 18-24 months.
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Sangiovese
Planted 2002 in lyre style, east-facing. Limited quantity. Aged in neutral large oak puncheons 18-20 months.
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Nebbiolo
From Horse Heaven Hills site at 1100ft. Traditional Barolo methods, 40-45 days on skins. Aged in 500L puncheons 20-36 months.
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Awards
Gold Medal, Seattle Wine Awards 2021 2021
Silver Medal, Washington State Wine Competition 2020 2020