Ready for Some Wine Yakima Valley? 5 Stellar Locations to Sip

Anytime's a good time for wine! I was never really a drinker of it until college, my roommate and her family were well-versed in all sorts of Washington wines, they featured a hefty wine cellar, and when I'd come to visit we always went on tours. I quickly took a liking to cabernet sauvignon, a dark red. As I age, like a fine wine, I have come to appreciate Washington State as one of the premier spots to taste all sorts of delicious crushed grapes. I now realize the difference between a dessert wine and what pairs with the main course!

If you weren't aware, people travel from all over the world to partake in our Yakima Valley wine selections and so in honor of all things fancy and delicious, here are some great spots you should definitely check out!

Badger Mountain Organic Winery Facebook Page

Badger Mountain Organic Winery

Badger Mountain Organic Winery/Powers Winery same place but two different outfits. They have great wine & cheese/meat trays.

They also get vendors out there sometimes. - Roni Boka of Grandview

Valicoff Estates Wines & Events via Facebook

Valicoff Vineyards

I love their ROSE’ - Alan Benny of Moxee

Rob Valicoff hosts events and they even deliver wine right to your door! A follow on their social media will keep you updated with what's happening next!

Freehand Cellars via Facebook

Freehand Cellars

Their ROSE!!!! - Laura Nunez of Yakima

Honestly, I was perusing their Facebook and I am a freak for good food pairings with my wine. It looks like they have it all!

Wildridge Winery & Vineyard via Facebook

Wildridge Winery & Vineyard

Beautiful locations and the wines are so yummy! Cathy Redifer of Yakima

Wilridge is organic and biodynamic. We are at the end of the Cowiche hiking trail and have 80 acres of vineyards and orchards to explore.

Treveri Cellars via Facebook

Treveri Cellars

This spot features bubbles (gorgeous clear tents with lights) the mood, the food pairings make this a perfect spot for two or more to indulge!

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