Sunlit Canyon Cellars

Our vineyard sits high up on the ridge overlooking Hood Canal
and the beautiful Olympic Mountains in Belfair, Washington.

We produce the only estate wine in our area,
making it unique to those who want to savor a truly local wine.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Sunlit Canyon Cellars is a small family run vineyard and winery,
dedicated to growing and producing wine of the highest caliber and distinction.

We bottle a very limited number of cases annually,
allowing us to focus on producing the best wines in a very balanced style.

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THE VINEYARD

The Sunlit Canyon Cellars winemaker has worked and trained with renowned winemakers,
applying over one hundred years of experience in the industry.

We strive to produce world class wine in a relatively untapped region of Washington State.

Specific areas of the Central Puget Sound growing region are similar to that of Burgundy, France,
where some of the most premiere wines of the world are grown.

TESTIMONIALS

Many wineries attempt to place their wines in the hand made sector, but most don't. That is not the case with Sunlit Canyon Cellars, from establishment of the grape clone, working the vineyard, to fermentation and barrel selection, these wines are carefully crafted and cared for.

The result is every wine is a hands on individual effort; these wines are clearly head and shoulders above other Northwest Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines. Sunlit Canyon has established a completely new viticulture area, overlooking Hood Canal, an area that someday will be its own AVA. Pioneers and a hands on approach make these wines quality based, while expanding the breadth of wine characteristics.

The wines are strongly varietal, brilliant in color and crafted with the best wine making possible.

Bill Broich Founder, Ste Chapelle Winery

Cameo Boutique and Wine Shop is so pleased to be one of the first wine shops to sell Sunlit Canyon Cellars Pinot Gris.

This premium white wine has become a favorite in our community,
being one of the only estate wines in Mason County.
It complements our bounty of fresh seafood.

We look forward to other varietals from Sunlit Canyon.

Pam and Gary Hansen Owners, Cameo Boutique and Wine Shop

OUR WINES

Our cool climate grapes, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, were first planted in 2007.
They are meticulously cared for, and are picked by hand when
the pH and Brix levels reach what we are searching for.

-2015-

DUKE'S BLEND

This blend is our big boy. It is predominantly Pinot 777
fermented with both natural and cultured yeast on mostly new oak.

Includes a little Pinot Noir Precose which invokes flavors
dominated by raspberry. This is a Pinot that will age gracefully.

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- 2015 -

QUEENS GLASS

This is a little lighter and fruitier Pinot Noir.
It is a blend of three different Pinots on used oak barrels.

This Pinot is driven by the fruit layers of Pinot Noir Precose,
an early ripening variety with a high pH.
It will drink well now, and in the years to come.

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- 2015 -

PINOT GRIS

Our Pinot Gris grapes are a blend of five different clones.
This wine produces great pear and apple scents,
as well as a very smooth finish

It is very drinkable ice cold, on a hot summer day.
A hint of residual sugar is left in the wine,
to make it "oh, so palatable".

- 2016 -

PINOT GRIS

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GET IN TOUCH

Sunlit Canyon Cellars is a private winery which is not open to the public. If you have an inquiry about our wines or would like to place an order, please fill out the contact form below. We look forward to hearing from you.