PLANTED 1987-2024
Conner Lee
Conner Lee is widely considered one of the top Chardonnay sites in the Pacific Northwest, but it has also yielded some of Washington’s highest-scoring Bordeaux-varietal wines. More than 60 wineries have crafted standout bottlings from this Columbia Valley vineyard, including many of the region’s most respected producers. Established in 1980 under the guidance of renowned viticulturist Dr. Walter Clore, it was purchased in 2019 and is now owned and operated by the Lawrences.
Sustainably farmed on sandy glacial marine sediments left by the Missoula Floods, Conner Lee is defined by fine sandy‑loam soils and a cool, long, even ripening season that produces wines of exceptional texture, balance, and complexity.
CLONES
Cabernet Franc: 327, 332
Cabernet Sauvignon: 2
Chenin Blanc: 982
Chardonnay: 75, 76, 95, 96, Wente
Malbec
Merlot: 181
Muscadelle
Pinot Noir: 113, 115, 663
Sauvignon Blanc: 27
Sémillon
Syrah: Joseph Phelps
Viognier
SOIL TYPE
Loamy fine sand to very fine sandy loam
ELEVATION
1,085-1,164 ft
SPACING
8' x 5', 9' x 4'
ACRES
150
About the name:
First planted by the Owings of Othello, WA in 1980 under the guidance of Dr. Walter Clore. The vineyard was christened Conner Lee shortly thereafter when Rhoady Lee, Bill Conner, and Jack Sullivan joined as partners.