Columbia Crest was founded in the 1970s in Prosser, in Eastern Washington. Its first releases were in the 1980s. It is today owned by Altria, the parent company of Phillip Morris U.S.A, which also owns Chateau Ste. Michelle Estates. The estate makes a variety of wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah blends and Chardonnay, to Merlot, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.