About
Rider Cellars is a family-owned and operated boutique winery in Selah, Washington, founded by Kristen and Colby Rider in 2016. They nurture their 5-acre estate vineyard planted in 2000 using organic practices and handcraft small-batch wines from single-vineyard fruit. Their philosophy emphasizes that great wine is made in the vineyard, delivering 'From Our Soil To Your Soul' with love and dedication.
Estate vineyard wines
Organic farming practices
Small batch handcrafted wines
Single vineyard fruit
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What They Make
2025 Pét-Nat Estate Sparkling Pinot Blanc
100% Pinot Blanc, bottle fermented, unfiltered, naturally sparkling. Fruity aromas of apple and pear, flavors of white peach, apple, pear and citrus.
2021 Estate Chardonnay
Single varietal from Roundtree Vineyard, aged 24 months in neutral French oak with partial malolactic fermentation. Vibrant fruit, refined mouthfeel.
2022 Lady Rosé Estate Pinot Gris
Dry rosé with aromas of peach blossoms, strawberries and cream. Flavors of red apple, grapefruit, strawberry-rhubarb and peach.
2021 Estate Pinot Blanc
Off-dry with aromas of apricot, apple blossoms and melon. Tropical flavors of lemon, pineapple, green apple, pear and white peach.
2021 The Captain Red Blend
63% Malbec, 25% Syrah, 12% Zweigelt. Black cherry, blackberry, plum with violets and white pepper. Aged in neutral French oak.
2021 Estate Red Blend
67% Tempranillo, 33% Syrah. Aromas of fig, dark fruit, black peppercorn. Full-bodied with boysenberry, cigar and blackberry pie.
2021 Estate Zweigelt
Aged 22 months in neutral French oak. Aromas of red rose, star anise, raspberry. Juicy with raspberry, blackberry, cherry pie.
Awards
Silver Medal, Washington Wine Awards 2022
2022
Upcoming Events
Paint & Sip at Rider Cellars
Friday April 24th 5:30-7:30pm
Painting event with instructor, includes wine glass, bring snacks. Limited to 14 adults 21+.
Latest News
New 2025 Pét-Nat Estate Sparkling Pinot Blanc release; Paint & Sip event upcoming.