Washington Wine Country
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1. Alexandria Nicole Cellars
With an attractive tasting room in the up-and-coming Port of Benton Wine and Food Park on the east side of town, Alexandria Nicole opened its eco-minded winery near the Columbia River—about 35 miles south—in 2004 and has steadily developed into one of the region's stars. The refreshing Viognier and lightly floral Shepherds Market Roussanne-based blend scores high marks from critics, while the cherry- and plum-inflected Tempranillo is a stellar choice among the reds. Ask about the four tiny houses for rent at the vineyard, which also has a seasonal (mid-March to mid.-November) tasting room.
2880 Lee Rd., Prosser, Washington, 99350, USA509-786–3497Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $20 -
2. Central Washington Agricultural Museum
This fascinating, underrated living history museum is quite a sight to see, with rows and upon rows of antique farming equipment, including more than 150 tractors donated by families that have been farming the Yakima Valley for generations. This sprawling property is devoted to preserving the region's agrarian heritage, with additional exhibits that include pioneer-era homesteads and cabins, a vintage railroad boxcar, a vintage gas station, a blacksmith shop, a sawmill, and many more buildings. Just south of Yakima in one of the state's oldest towns, Union Gap, the museum occupies a good chunk of 15-acre Fullbright Park and offers access to trails along Ahtanum Creek and up into the high-desert hills. The grounds are open year-round, even when the buildings are closed.
4508 Main St., Union Gap, Washington, 98903, USA509-457–8735Sight Details
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3. Co Dinn Cellars
Co Dinn, the owner of this downtown Sunnyside operation, spent nearly 20 years as the winemaker at renowned Hogue Cellars before establishing his own boutique winery. Top wine publications have taken notice and lavished praise on the complex unfiltered Chardonnay and juicy southern Rhône GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre). The tasting room is in a neatly transformed deco-style former water utility building with a pleasant side patio.
501 Grant Ave., Sunnyside, Washington, 98944, USA509-840–2314Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $15, Closed Mon. and Tues. -
4. Dineen Vineyards
Established in 2001 on the site of a historic apple orchard on the lower slopes of the Rattlesnake Hills, this popular winery with a focus on sustainability specializes in both estate-grown Bordeaux- and Rhone-style varietals, from the supple and earthy Cabernet Franc to a French oak-aged Roussanne-Viognier blend. The handsome tasting room adjoins a gable-roofed terrace surrounded by colorful gardens.
2980 Gilbert Rd., Zillah, Washington, 98953, USA509-829–6897Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $15 -
5. Fidelitas Wines
This vaunted boutique winery with sweeping views specializes is a darling of those who appreciate exceptional Bordeaux wines, including one of the state's most accomplished Malbecs. The tasting room is modern, bright, and airy, and outdoor seating areas provide a spectacular backdrop for indulging in these rich wines, along with charcuterie and cheese platters.
51810 N. Sunset Rd., Benton City, Washington, 99320, USA509-588–3469Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $20 -
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6. Freehand Cellars
Established several miles south of Yakima in 2018 by a team of wine-loving architects, this stunning modern tasting room set on a hill with clear Mt. Adams views produces accessible Pinot Gris, Syrah, and several other balanced wines. The kitchen serves tasty flatbread pizzas and other wine-friendly fare, and the winery offers overnight stays in a couple of guest homes and a restored vintage Airstream.
420 Windy Point Dr., Wapato, Washington, 98951, USA509-866–4664Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $12 -
7. Frichette Winery
This husband-and-wife-owned estate is one of Benton City's younger properties, but it has quickly developed a strong fan base for its polished, mostly Bordeaux-style wines, including a velvety Merlot and a refreshing Semillon that's a perfect match with Northwest seafood. The airy, industrial-chic tasting room has comfy armchairs and a patio overlooking the vineyards.
39412 N. Sunset Rd., Benton City, Washington, 99320, USA509-426–3227Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings from $18 -
8. Gallery One Visual Art Center
You could lose yourself for a couple of hours browsing the three floors of light-filled galleries within downtown's imposing 1889 Stewart Building. This community art center buzzes with creative energy, as artists often work on-site. Rotating exhibits showcase the area's considerable diversity of artistic talent, and there's a fantastic gift shop. Be sure to check out the top floor, which preserves many of the building's most striking Victorian architectural elements.
408 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg, Washington, 98926, USA509-925–2670Sight Details
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9. Gilbert Cellars
It's worth the 20-minute drive from downtown Yakima to experience a tasting at this beautiful family-run vineyard specializing in blends of Rhône and Bordeaux varietals and both lightly oaked and unoaked Chardonnays. During the warmer months, music concerts are held in the amphitheater, with breathtaking mountains forming the backdrop.
2620 Draper Rd., Yakima, Washington, 98903, USA509-249–9049Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $8 -
10. J Bell Cellars
At this 30-acre lavender farm and wine-making operation set in a stylishly modernized farmhouse a little northwest of Zillah, you can sample first-rate, mostly Bordeaux- and Rhône-style vin, along with a brick-oven-baked pizza made with a dough recipe passed down by one of the owner's Ukrainian families. You can also attend concerts, chef dinners, and other special events.
124 Purple La., Zillah, Washington, 98953, USA509-388–8813Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $15, Closed Mon.–Thurs. and Jan.–Mar. -
11. Kiona Vineyards Winery
John Williams planted the first grapes on Red Mountain in 1975, made his first Kiona Vineyards wines in 1980, and produced the first commercial Lemberger, a light German red, in the United States. Today the winery boasts a beautiful 10,000-square-foot tasting room with 180-degree views of Red Mountain and the Rattlesnake Hills, an idyllic setting for sampling top-notch late-harvest Riesling, Chenin Blanc ice wine, Sangiovese, Syrah, and many others. You can order charcuterie and cheese plates to enjoy inside or on the patio.
44612 N. Sunset Rd., Benton City, Washington, 99320, USA509-588–6716Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $15 -
12. Martinez & Martinez Winery
Opened by the son of an immigrant farm worker who first began planting grapes in Horse Heaven Hills back in 1981, this small winery with an in-the-know following focuses mostly on reds, including a renowned Carménère. A favorite draw on hot days in their tasting room inside the Tuscan-style Winemakers Loft building is the Rosérita wine slushie.
357 Port Ave, Prosser, Washington, 99350, USA509-786–2392Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings from $8 -
13. Portteus Vineyards
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryOne of the early Yakima Valley wineries, established in 1981, Portteus is beloved by red-wine drinkers. Production includes Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Zinfandel, and port—as well as a robust Chardonnay. The family-run tasting room is often staffed by the second generation of the Portteus family. Grapes are grown at 1,440-foot elevation on 47 acres above Zillah.
5201 Highland Dr., Zillah, Washington, 98953, USA509-829–6970Sight Details
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14. Tucannon Cellars
This friendly winery on the fertile slopes of the Yakima River stands out both for its splendid gardenlike setting and its diverse selection of wines. You'll find everything here from peppery Carmeneres to inky Port-style Zinfandel dessert wines to lightly effervescent moscatos.
40504 Demoss Rd., Benton City, Washington, 99320, USA509-545–9588Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $20, Closed Mon.–Wed. -
15. Two Mountain Winery
This winery and tasting room occupies an attractive Western-style building with outdoor tables made from wine barrels. It's named for the two mountains that you can see on the western horizon, Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. The wines are entirely estate grown and include Chardonnay with just a hint of toasty vanilla notes, a terrific off-dry Riesling, a peppery Lemberger, and a dry but berry-intensive Rosé that often sells out ahead of the rest (try to visit in late spring or summer when there's a decent supply).
2151 Cheyne Rd., Zillah, Washington, 98953, USA509-829–3900Sight Details
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16. Wit Cellars
Another of Prosser's crop of younger wineries that have developed a big reputation, Wit Cellars offers tastings in a dapper space in Vintners Village. In addition to producing an eclectic array of superb wines, from a old-world-style Cabernet Franc to a late-harvest Riesling and a port-style Petit Verdot dessert wines, the winery stands out for its exceptionally welcoming staff.
505 Cabernet Ct., Prosser, Washington, 99350, USA509-786–1311Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $15, Closed Mon.–Wed. -
17. Airfield Estates Winery
In a cool industrial building designed to resemble a small airplane hangar (there's even a little turret that looks like an air traffic control tower), Airfield is one of the best known and most respected of the several outfits in Vintner's Village, offering a nice range of wine varieties that thrive in these parts—think bold, full-bodied reds. On warm days, bring your dog with you to the landscaped patio.
560 Merlot Dr., Prosser, Washington, 99350, USA509-203–7646Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $15 -
18. Bonair Winery
This family-run winery's tasting room, reminiscent of a European chalet, sits among vineyards near a duck pond that's lovely for picnics. A valley stalwart since 1985, Bonair has garnered dozens of awards for its Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Riesling, and Chardonnay.
500 S. Bonair Rd., Zillah, Washington, 98953, USA509-829–6027Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings $10 -
19. Central Washington University
Roughly 12,500 students learn and in many cases reside on this pleasant, tree-shaded campus marked by formidable redbrick architecture and located on the north side of downtown. University Way contains several handsome buildings dating from the university's founding in 1891 as the State Normal School. Attractions near the center of campus include a serene Japanese garden and the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, which features the work of regional and national artists.
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20. Clymer Museum & Gallery
Half this museum set inside converted vintage downtown storefronts houses a collection of works by renowned painter John Clymer (1907–89), an Ellensburg native who was one of the most widely published illustrators of the American West, focusing many of his oils and watercolors on wildlife and indigenous culture. The other galleries mount rotating exhibitions featuring other established and emerging Western and wildlife artists.
416 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg, Washington, 98926, USA509-962–6416Sight Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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