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Our Story

Falling Rain was founded in 2006 in the SODO area of Seattle as part of the 85 Atlantic Street Artisan Wineries. I didn’t grow up a wine drinker, so Washington wines and the possibilities they presented were the starting point.

Wine has a compelling history that inspires culturally, intellectually, and culinarily. Nothing compares with seeing your first bins of grapes during harvest and everything that comes afterward on the wine journey.

I earned my degree in Geology and learned what each varietal from different vineyards across the Columbia Valley could do. As a result, I treated every barrel as a distinct identity. And the Falling Rain calling card has been to create powerful, long-aging, intricate hand-blended wines.

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Winemaking combines passion, art, chemistry — and maybe a little madness. Then you get wine.

Falling Rain Cellars is thrilled to be part of the Rising Wines Collective with an exclusive selection of library wines only available here.

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Our Story

Falling Rain was founded in 2006 in the SODO area of Seattle as part of the 85 Atlantic Street Artisan Wineries. I didn’t grow up a wine drinker, so Washington wines and the possibilities they presented were the starting point.

Wine has a compelling history that inspires culturally, intellectually, and culinarily. Nothing compares with seeing your first bins of grapes during harvest and everything that comes afterward on the wine journey.

I earned my degree in Geology and learned what each varietal from different vineyards across the Columbia Valley could do. As a result, I treated every barrel as a distinct identity. And the Falling Rain calling card has been to create powerful, long-aging, intricate hand-blended wines.

From the Winery

Falling Rain Cellars free-run red wine

Fun fact: The name Falling Rain was inspired by the sound of free run juice falling to the press pan one lovely autumn afternoon.
Falling Rain Cellars vineyard row

Falling Rain Cellars earned the Seattle Wine Awards Diamond of the Decade for aging excellence — longevity, class, balance, and beauty for decade-old vintages.

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Falling Rain Cellars

2008 Cloudburst

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Alder Ridge Vineyard

Alder Ridge sits on a bone-dry desert bluff, dramatically perched over the Columbia River.

Known for exceptionally long hang time, red varietals develop tougher grape skins, resulting in polished but firm tannins and intense flavor. With 800 planted acres and elevations ranging from 300 – 1000 feet Alder Ridge is a vital source for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.

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Horse Heaven Hills

Southeastern Washington

Soil

Sandy

Elevation

300 to 1,000 ft

Lewis Vineyard

Lewis Vineyard is an 80 acre family-owned vineyard near Prosser, Washington. Planted in 1996 with Syrah, its this Syrah that lays the foundation for our Cloudburst red wine blend.

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Columbia Valley

Central Washington

Soil

Sandy loam

Elevation

1200 ft

Stone Ridge Vineyard

Stone Ridge Vineyard is located on Highway 26 near Othello, Washington. This is is a very warm site on the Royal Slope that was the source of our Reserve Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.

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Royal Slope

Central Washington

Soil

Ephrata fine sandy loam, Malaga cobbly sandy loam, Malaga very stony sandy loam, and Quincy fine sand

Elevation

760 to 814 ft

Two Blondes Vineyard

The Two Blondes Vineyard is located in Zillah, Washington. This 30-acre vineyard was planted in 2000 and is the central valley source for Cabernet Franc.

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Yakima Valley

Outside city of Yakima, Washington

Soil

Silty loams formed in a silty loess eolian mantle over a lime-silica-cemented hardpan

Elevation

1150 ft