The Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association is a nonprofit association committed to promoting the wines and grapes of the Columbia Gorge region. Started in 2000, the group is currently comprised of over 100 local wineries, grape growers, and wine-related businesses located in Oregon and Washington.To learn about joining the CGWA, contact us at 541-965-1528 or info@columbiagorgewine.com.

MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE WINE REGION AND FOSTER FELLOWSHIP AMONG MEMBERS, FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GORGE WINERIES AND VINEYARDS.

GORGE WINE REGION QUICK FACTS:

  • 2 AVAS: Includes the Columbia Gorge AVA (est. 2004) and the SW corner of the Columbia Valley AVA (est. 1984)

  • 1 HOUR: Located one hour east of Portland, OR between Hood River, OR and Goldendale, WA along both shores of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington

  •  95%: of the wineries in the Columbia Gorge are boutique wineries producing 5,000 or fewer cases of wine each year

  • 50 Wineries in Oregon and Washington reside in the Gorge Wine Region

  • 90+ Vineyards

  • 1,300+ Vineyard acres planted

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Interested in Joining the CGWA?

Our fiscal year runs from July 1-June 30. Please enter your information below to inquire about becoming a member.