The Red Willow Advantage
- Decades of Viticultural Mastery. Partner with a team that helped pioneer the Yakima Valley. We don’t just grow grapes—we manage the nuances of every vintage with seasoned intuition.
- Instant Brand Equity. Fruit contracts include the right to use the “Red Willow Vineyard” name on labels.
- Marketing Advantage. Access to photography, website presence, and an established social following.
- Scarce & Exclusive. Isolated site, unique soils, and limited acreage. Securing fruit here means joining a small, elite group of winemakers.
- Data-Driven Collaboration. We assist winemakers at harvest with Brix and pH readings—often saving unnecessary trips.
- Cold Room Storage. Fruit is weighed and immediately stored in a refrigerated room until pickup.
- Row Designates. Each winery knows exactly which rows are theirs.
- Vineyard Experience. Many wineries bring wine club members for tours—often a highlight of media and industry visits.
- Mike Sauer. Need we say more?
Last updated 4/23/26
2026 Fruit Availability
Availability changes by vintage and contract status. Current listings may include Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and old-vine Riesling.
Syrah
- Chapel Block: Phelp’s clone, planted 1996, south slope. Last field sample 9/1/25: 25.7 Brix, 3.51 pH. 2 tons available.
- Chapel Block: Phelp’s clone, planted 1993, east slope. Last field sample 9/8/25: 24.7 Brix, 3.39 pH. 4 tons available.
- Peninsula Block: Phelp’s clone, planted 2021, west slope. Last field sample 9/11/25: 24.0 Brix, 3.52 pH. 10 tons available.
Cabernet Franc
- Marcoux Block: 1995 planting, Washington clone, N/S rows. Last field sample 9/16/26: 24.0 Brix, 3.65 pH. 4 tons available.
- Marcoux Block: 2006 planting, clone 04, west slope, E/W rows. Last field sample 9/23/26: 25.0 Brix, 3.52 pH. 2 tons available.
- Stephenson Block: 2015 planting, clone 04, east slope. Last field sample 9/10/26: 25.6 Brix, 3.51 pH. 4 tons available.
Malbec
- Marcoux Block: 2018 planting, N/S row orientation. Field sample 9/23/25: 23.7 Brix, 3.53 pH. 6 tons available.
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Marcoux Block: 2012 planting, south slope, clones 191 & 02. Field sample 9/23/25: 25.7 Brix, 3.58 pH.
- Stephenson Block: 2016 planting, east slope, E/W row orientation, clone 337. Field sample 9/22/25: 26.8 Brix, 3.43 pH. 5 tons available.
Merlot
- Peninsula Block: 2021 planting, clone 15, high-elevation west slope. 3.5 tons available.
- Marcoux Block: 2012 planting, clones 15 & 347, gentle south slope. 5 tons available.
Sangiovese
- Marcoux Block: 1994 planting, Piccolo small-berry clone. 3 tons available.
- Marcoux Block: 2006 planting, Piccolo & Grosso clones. 6 tons available.
Old Vines Riesling
- Marcoux Block: 1983 planting, south slope, old Washington clone. Last field sample 9/10/25: 20.0 Brix, 3.24 pH. 2 tons available.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
For winemakers interested in fruit contracts or further information please reach out to Jonathan Sauer (509) 945-7283 or email jon@redwillowvineyard.com