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Est. Columbia Valley · Benton City, WA

Every Bottle
Carries the Sky
Over the Vineyard

Estate-grown wines shaped by sun-drenched hills and the breath of the Columbia Valley — each vintage a conversation between earth and sky.

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Vineyard rows at golden hour in the Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley AVA
Our Story

Born from the high desert,
shaped by patience

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard sits on the eastern slopes of the Columbia Valley, where the air is dry, the sunlight is relentless, and the ancient riverbed soil tells a story millions of years in the making. Here, vines struggle just enough to produce fruit of extraordinary concentration.

Our philosophy is simple: let the land speak. We farm with intention, harvest by hand, and age each lot with the kind of quiet attention that cannot be rushed. The result is wine that carries the full weight of its origin — bold, layered, and unmistakably Washington.

1998 Established
Estate Grown & Bottled
CV Appellation
The Collection

Wines of Distinction

Each expression reflects a different facet of our terroir — from the structured power of our flagship red to the luminous brightness of our white.

Ciel du Cheval Cabernet Sauvignon bottle and glass
Flagship

Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate grown · Columbia Valley

Deep garnet with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and dark chocolate. Layers of ripe plum and graphite unfold on the palate, supported by firm, refined tannins. A wine built for the long term.

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Ciel du Cheval Merlot wine glass
Crowd Favorite

Merlot

Estate grown · Columbia Valley

Velvety and expressive, with notes of black cherry, mocha, and a whisper of violet. The mid-palate is lush yet structured, finishing with a clean, lingering warmth that speaks of our sunny slopes.

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Ciel du Cheval Chardonnay wine glass
White

Chardonnay

Estate grown · Columbia Valley

Pale gold with an elegant nose of white peach, toasted almond, and a hint of wet stone. Crisp acidity carries through a creamy, textured palate to a long, saline finish.

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Additional varietals and limited releases available for club members and by appointment.

The Experience

More Than a Tasting

Every visit to Ciel du Cheval is an immersion — into the vineyard, the winemaking process, and the landscape that makes each bottle possible.

Private Tasting

An intimate, guided exploration of our current releases in the tasting room. Your host will walk you through each wine, its origin, and the story behind the vintage.

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Vineyard Walk

Step onto the hillsides with our viticulturist. Learn about canopy management, stress viticulture, and why the high desert conditions produce such concentrated fruit.

Seasonal availability

Barrel Experience

Join us in the barrel room for a behind-the-scenes look at aging. Taste wines straight from the barrel and understand the decisions that shape each vintage before bottling.

Limited seating
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Find your way to the valley

Address

43131 N Sunset Rd
Benton City, WA 99320

Tasting Room Hours

Thursday – Monday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Columbia Valley vineyard landscape at sunset

Columbia Valley at golden hour

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Reserve your tasting experience or reach out with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you.

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