At Columbia Valley, we have a very fascinating juxtaposition of Old World later season cold with New World early-season warmth. This exciting phenomenon allows us to grow our grapes to beautiful ripeness without losing their delicate natural acidity. So, it is safe to say that the climate, as well as the sub-AVAs, have a significant impact on the outcome of the winemaking process. For instance, the weather at Wahluke Slope is not the same as what you will find at Yakima Valley or even Heaven Hills. The expressions of the Chardonnay produced from any of these areas will be typically different.