Robison Ranch was acquired by Lester Robison at the beginning of the 20th century.

Lester’s son Jim has lived and worked on the ranch his entire life. Jim’s wife Jane has been his partner on the ranch for over 60 years.

The Robison's followed the growth of the wine industry in Walla Walla with great interest. When Jim and Jane met the winemaker Brad Riordan and his wife Ruth, they found that they had similar interests and goals concerning wine making and formed a partnership. 2006 and 2007 were experimental production years. A variety of barrels, yeasts, and grapes were used during this trial period. Satisfied with the reviews of the resulting wine from a range of people including friends, family and wine & food industry professionals, Robison Ranch Cellars bonded in 2008.

Winemaker Bio

Brad Riordan retired out of the San Francisco Bay area in 2003. After a career in high tech sales, he wanted to move back to the northwest and pursue a hobby of making wine. No surprise when it took on a life of its own and became a business. Walla Walla Community College has a nationally recognized Enology and Viticulture program, and Brad studied there under the late Stan Clarke, finishing the program in early 2006. Ruth Riordan, a retired school teacher, became involved when the winery bonded in 2008. She shares responsibility in most aspects of the business. They feel they owe much of their success to friends and family who, when asked to spend the day in a cold shed helping with the crush or bottling, say "Sure, what time?"

The Logo

Jim Robison remembers his dad Lester talk about attending the Calgary (Canada) Stampede in the early 1900’s where he met Western artist Charles Russell. Mr. Russell made quite an impression on Lester and through Lester, on Jim. In the early 70’s, Jim & Jane attained the Russell pencil sketch, “The Tracker” and the rights to use it as their logo. “The Tracker” has been synonymous with Robison Ranch quality ever since.

Owner: Brad & Ruth Riordan
Winemaker: Brad Riordan
Phone: 509-301-3480
Email: robisonranchcellars@gmail.com
Website: www.robisonranchcellars.com

2008 Merlot

Notes of raspberry, cherry, a bit of mint and rose petal. Savory, medium body...

$27.00 / Bottle

2008 Petit Verdot

This rich, full bodied red wine would pair well with prime rib or aged cheese.

$36.00 / Bottle

2008 Syrah

Filled with notes of Raspberry, Blueberry, bramble, and Lavender with a bit...

$32.00 / Bottle

2011 Pinot Gris

Citrus notes suggest pairing this dry white wine off with fish, light pasta...

$15.00 / Bottle

2010 Viognier

A withe dry, full bodied wine. Aromas of Asian pear and green apple infuse...

$19.00 / Bottle

2009 Combine

Ruby color, this wine’s raspberry, cherry, spice nose and classic ripe dark...

$25.00 / Bottle

2009 Merlot

With its ripe aromas of raspberry, cherry, dried herbs and supple persistent...

$27.00 / Bottle

2009 Cuvee

Notes of Blackberry, Cherry and Rose Petal are present in both the nose and...

$27.00 /Bottle

2012 Viognier

Aromas of Asian Pear and green apple infuse this fragrant, food friendly wine.

$19.00 /Bottle

2012 Rose of Merlot

Delightful Rose, off dry the ideal summer wine. Smooth with lots of fruit....

$16.00 /Bottle

2012 Eye of the Pheasant

Pale salmon color, off dry not sweet and very fruit forward.

$19.00 /Bottle

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