Les Collines Vineyard

Amavi's Les Collines Vineyard is quickly gaining acclaim for high-quality grapes. Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, the grapes grow at an elevation of 1200 feet above sea level. The name "Les Collines" is French for "the foothills" and is pronounced "lay co lean." The soils are very uniform, and the deep silt-loam is producing unique characteristics even in the fruit.

Managed by Shane McKibben, Les Collines is one of the most beautiful and high-tech vineyards in Washington State. The first 50 acres were planted in 2001, with 213 acres completed as of January 2011.

The vines are all vertically trained and drip irrigated. The wireless irrigation system is computer controlled and fed by a 1,400 foot deep well that feeds into a three-million gallon pond. Weather is monitored and updated every 15 minutes on the Les Collines website. Our grapes are all handpicked. 

Les Collines is an active research center for sustainable viticulture, with a particular focus on soil biology and chemical alternatives such as compost tea.

Although Les Collines Vineyard is most known for its Syrah, several other varietals are also harvested there:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sémillon, Tempranillo, Viognier, and Zinfandel.