Wine Yakima Valley is inviting
wine enthusiasts to its inaugural
Winemaker’s Table event April 28, 29.
Exclusive vertical tasting of library wines,
current vintages and barrel samples
from your favorite winery.
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Learn about the Yakima Valley's journey from the early pioneer growers to today's modern wine industry.
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The Yakima Valley was designated as an AVA in early 1983; but the story began much earlier…fifteen million years earlier.
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Many associate Washington State with rain, but the snowcapped volcanoes of the Cascade Mountains dramatically influence the weather in our corner of the country.
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We have a “buzz” building in Yakima with the growing number of wineries located in the downtown area. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy the beautiful spring weather while strolling between downtown tasting rooms and restaurants. The collaboration of Yakima
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Whether you’re from the valley or planning a much-needed getaway, Spring Barrel Tasting is ready for you to take part in our wine-filled weekend of festivities. Friday, April 27 kicks off the three-day event weekend with wineries opening their cellars,
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Sparkling wines make a festive addition to any occasion, and now as tastes evolve, they’ve become a wonderful accompaniment to multi-course dinners with pairings at each course, or enjoyed by the glass, or two, with a full meal. Recent information
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I’ve been weeding the vegetable garden outside Southard Winery in preparation for pre-frost planting and I’ve concluded that my microbial friends in the soil dig Neutral Milk Hotel’s excellent 1998 album, In the Aeroplane over the Sea. Say what you
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Naches Heights has two great reasons to visit this year. No, it’s not the great views, hiking, and peaceful setting, they’ve had that for a long time. Naches Heights is the newest AVA in Washington. There’s something different going on
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Please welcome Washington State’s twelfth American Viticultural Area (AVA): Naches Heights. One million years ago a giant flow of Andesite lava from the Cascade Mountains filled the Tieton and Naches river valleys all the way to Yakima. Now, one million
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It’s time to talk rosé. Though frost still clings to the eaves of Gilbert Cellars’ winery, it is the wine most on our minds. We embrace rosé as the year-long all-occasion wine that it is—perfect at lunch, picnics, cocktail hour,
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The winning photo from our Red Wine & Chocolate Sip & Click Twitter contest was taken by Felcia Darwen! Congrats again and thank you to all who submitted! Spring Barrel Tasting: April 27-29 Start planning your next trip now with
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Wine Yakima Valley’s Red Wine & Chocolate weekend came to a close on Sunday after a weekend filled with decadent chocolate and of course lots of red wine! Throughout the weekend many of our guests participated in our Sip &
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It’s almost time for Wine Yakima Valley’s annual Red Wine & Chocolate event! Spend the weekend indulging in rich chocolates, red wines and activities throughout the valley. Over 40 wineries in Yakima, Prosser, Zillah and Red Mountain will be offering
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