Dionysus Vineyard
Dionysus Vineyard is a 150-acre vineyard on the east side of the Columbia River, north of Kennewick, Washington. Among one of the oldest vineyards in Washington State, it was planted in 1973, with its flagship varietal being Cabernet Sauvignon. Dionysus overlooks the Columbia River at 600-900 feet elevation on a southwestern slope. The site is warm with great air movement, avoiding both frost and high temperatures. Farming is managed by Lacey Lybeck.
Coordinates 46.45299, -119.2474
Vineyard Information
- SOIL TYPE
- Sagehill very fine sandy loam with 10-15% slope
- ASPECT TO THE SUN
- Petit Verdot: Off Access, Merlot: North South
- FARM PRACTICES
- Sustainable
- YEAR PLANTED
- Petit Verdot: 2004, Merlot: 1991
- ELEVATION
- 600-900 ft
- VINE SPACING
- 9' x 5'