Smasne Cellars

In 1979, Harlan met a young winemaker named David Lake, who had just landed in Washington as winemaker for Associated Vintners — later to be renamed Columbia Winery. Lake was enamored with Otis Vineyard and made celebrated vineyard-designated Cabs and Chardonnays from Otis beginning with the 1981 vintage.

“David was a wonderful fellow, a wonderful winemaster,” Harlan said. “And he became a good friend.”

Lake died in 2009, and Columbia Winery is now owned by Gallo, which still purchases a lot of the grapes from Otis Vineyard. Harlan said he’s finally ready to retire completely from the grape business and focus his energy elsewhere.

“Sean Tudor brings lots and lots of enthusiasm to the table,” Harlan said, hinting that the younger Tudor reminds him a bit of himself in his youth. “I am delighted to turn this over to Sean.”

The younger Tudor is teaming up with Robert Smasne, one of the most prolific winemakers in the Yakima Valley, whose winemaking facility is just a few miles from Otis Vineyard. Together, they will be producing 200 cases of wine under the Tudor Hills Winery label from the 2013 vintage. A Sangiovese rosé and Chardonnay will be released next spring, and a Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon will follow.

The Cabernet Sauvignon will come from the 1956 vines at Otis. Tudor plans to release it in 2016 to mark the 60th anniversary of their plantings.

“It’s a unique family story,” Tudor said. “I’m anxious to share it.”

Smasne is especially excited to work with these old vines. He grew up next door, where his parents grew Concord grapes. As a child, Smasne and his brothers would sneak into Otis Vineyard and taste the grapes. Even as a 10-year-old, Smasne noticed something different about the grapes Harlan grew, and a winemaking spark flickered in his young mind.

Yet even though he grew up in the shadow of Otis Vineyard, and the fruit here inspired his remarkable winemaking career, he’s never made wine from Otis Vineyard grapes. Until now.

Before launching Smasne Cellars, Smasne worked at Covey Run, a winery then owned by the same company that controlled Columbia Winery. As a result, Smasne worked with Lake and recalls the Otis Vineyard connection.

“He loved making wines from this vineyard,” Smasne said as he stood amid the 57-year-old Cab vines. “I’m really excited.”

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
Rosé	Smasne Cellars Don't Even Ask Rosé (View Label Image) Rosé, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2022 2021
Rosé	Smasne Cellars Farm Girl Rosé (View Label Image) Rosé, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2020 2017 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Rosé	Smasne Cellars Rosé Rosé, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2022 2021
Rosé	Smasne Cellars Rosella (View Label Image) Rosé, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2021 2019 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2009 2008 2007
White	Smasne Cellars (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2013
White	Smasne Cellars "Konner Ray" Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2012 2010 2009 2008
White	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Limited Release #4 (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2013 2010 2007
White	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Limited Release #6 (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2013
White	Smasne Cellars Albariño Farm Boy (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2019 2017
White	Smasne Cellars Albariño Otis Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2021 2018 2017 2015
White	Smasne Cellars Aligoté Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2013 2012 2011 2010
White	Smasne Cellars Bunk House White White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2006
White	Smasne Cellars Chardonnay White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2007
White	Smasne Cellars Chardonnay White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2011
White	Smasne Cellars Chardonnay Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2013 2012 2010
White	Smasne Cellars County Line White White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2014
White	Smasne Cellars Don't Even Ask White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2022 2021
White	Smasne Cellars Farm Girl Summertime (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2012
White	Smasne Cellars Farm Girl White Wine (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2021 2018 2017 2014 2012 2010 2009
White	Smasne Cellars Frances Reserve (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2008
White	Smasne Cellars Francis Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2012 2011 2010
White	Smasne Cellars Gewürztraminer Estate Dry Gewurztraminer Smasne Vineyard White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2006
White	Smasne Cellars Marsanne (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2017 2016
White	Smasne Cellars Muscat Morio Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2011 2010
White	Smasne Cellars Muscat Upland Vineyard White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2008
White	Smasne Cellars Pinot Gris Otis Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2014 2013
White	Smasne Cellars Riesling Estate Dry Smasne Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2006
White	Smasne Cellars Roussanne Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2014 2009
White	Smasne Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Farm Girl Summertime (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2018
White	Smasne Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Otis (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2014
White	Smasne Cellars The Farmer (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2020 2018 2012 2011 2010
White	Smasne Cellars Three Vineyard Reserve (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2013 2012
White	Smasne Cellars Upland Vineyard White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2010
White	Smasne Cellars Viognier (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2010
White	Smasne Cellars Viognier (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2011
White	Smasne Cellars Viognier "Konner Ray" Upland Vineyard White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2009 2008
White	Smasne Cellars Viognier Farm Boy Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006
White	Smasne Cellars Viognier Farm Girl Viognier (View Label Image) White, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2019
Red	Smasne Cellars (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2011 2009
Red	Smasne Cellars Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2016 2007 2006 2005 2003
Red	Smasne Cellars "Konner Ray" Columbia Valley (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2019 2017 2016 2012 2011 2010
Red	Smasne Cellars "Konner Ray" Horse Heaven Hills (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2016 2010 2008 2007 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Limited Release #1 (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2007
Red	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Limited Release #2 (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2014 2008
Red	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Limited Release #3 (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2008
Red	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Limited Release #4 Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2010 2008
Red	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Limited Release #5 (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2018 2011
Red	Smasne Cellars 1/2 Ass Red (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2020 2018 2014 2011
Red	Smasne Cellars Ancient Rocks Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2019 2016 2012 2011 2010
Red	Smasne Cellars Bunk House Red (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2014 2013 2011 2010 2003
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Franc (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2019 2017 2013
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Franc Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2020 2019 2018 2014 2006 2005 2004
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 1957 (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2015 2014
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Clone #6 Lawrence Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2012 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Clone #6 Scooteney Flats Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2014 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vine (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2016 2014 2012 2011 2010 2009
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vine Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The Farmer (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2016 2012 2011
Red	Smasne Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Vineyard Reserve (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2016 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009
Red	Smasne Cellars Carl Reserve Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2018 2012 2011 2010 2009
Red	Smasne Cellars Carménère Legendary Phinny Hill Vineyard Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2016 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Carménère Phinny Hill Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley	2018 2016 2014 2012 2010 2008 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Carménère Phinny Hill Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Carménère Roosevelt Ridge (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley	2018
Red	Smasne Cellars Carménère Roskamp Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2016 2013
Red	Smasne Cellars Carménère Seven Hills Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley	2016 2013 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Carménère Three Vineyard Reserve (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington	2018 2016 2014 2013
Red	Smasne Cellars County Line (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2019 2018 2016 2014 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007
Red	Smasne Cellars Don't Even Ask (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2021 2019 2017 2016 2014 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Gravel Bar Red Wine (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Red	Smasne Cellars Grenache French Creek Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2019
Red	Smasne Cellars Grenache Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2019 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Red	Smasne Cellars Legendary (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Legendary (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2016
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2018 2014 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2009 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec Horse Heaven Hills (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2008
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec Phinny Hill Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2014 2012 2009 2008 2007 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec Reserve (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2018 2017 2012 2011 2010
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec Scooteny Flats Vineyard - Red Mountain (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain	2014
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec The Pioneer (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2018 2017 2014
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec Three Vineyard Reserve (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2018 2017 2016 2014 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Malbec Verhey Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2014 2013 2012 2011 2007
Red	Smasne Cellars Merlot Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2019
Red	Smasne Cellars Merlot Coyote Canyon Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2019 2016
Red	Smasne Cellars Merlot Ro (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2013 2012 2011
Red	Smasne Cellars Merlot The Pioneer Coyote Canyon Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2016 2014
Red	Smasne Cellars Mourvèdre Boushey Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2013
Red	Smasne Cellars Mourvèdre Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010
Red	Smasne Cellars Owens Reserve (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Red	Smasne Cellars PET PET Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain	2020
Red	Smasne Cellars Petit Verdot Phinny Hill Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Petit Verdot Scooteny Flats Vineyard - Red Mountain (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain	2014
Red	Smasne Cellars Petit Verdot Three Vineyard Reserve (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2014 2013 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Petite Sirah (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2016 2013 2012 2011
Red	Smasne Cellars Petite Sirah Red Heaven Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2015 2013 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Petite Sirah Roosevelt Ridge (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2019 2016 2015
Red	Smasne Cellars Pinot Noir (View Label Image) Red, USA, Oregon, Columbia Valley	2017 NV
Red	Smasne Cellars Pinot Noir Moose Red, USA, Oregon, Columbia Valley	NV
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2011
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah Block 3 Lawrence Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2010 2009 2008 2007
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah Block 3 Lawrence Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah Block 4 Coyote Canyon Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills	2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah Estate Smasne Vineyard Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2005 2004
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah The Pioneer (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2014
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah Upland Vineyard Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2007
Red	Smasne Cellars Syrah Verhey Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2019 2018 2017
Red	Smasne Cellars Tempranillo Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2013 2012 2010
Red	Smasne Cellars The Farmer (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2018 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010
Red	Smasne Cellars The Farrmer Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2010
Red	Smasne Cellars The Farrmer Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2010
Red	Smasne Cellars The Pioneer (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2017 2015 2014 2006
Red	Smasne Cellars Zinfandel Red Heaven Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2013 2012
Red	Smasne Cellars Zinfandel Single Row Upland Vineyard Red, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2012 2010
White - Sweet/Dessert	Smasne Cellars Muscat Ice Wine Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2010 2008
White - Sweet/Dessert	Smasne Cellars Muscat Late Harvest Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2012
White - Sweet/Dessert	Smasne Cellars Muscat Upland Vineyard (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2012 2011
Rosé - Sweet/Dessert	Smasne Cellars Late Harvest Rosé (View Label Image) Rosé - Sweet/Dessert, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2017
Red - Fortified	Smasne Cellars 12 Year Barrel Aged (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley	2006
Red - Fortified	Smasne Cellars Souzão The Pioneer Upland Vineyards (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley Snipes Mountain	2011
Red - Fortified	Smasne Cellars Syrah Late Harvest Syrah (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2018 2017
Red - Fortified	Smasne Cellars The Pioneer (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley	2015 2011