Yakima valley Yakima Valley, WA Yakima Valley has been the heart of Washington wine country since 1917 when William Bridgman planted European wine grapes such as Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Thompson Seedless and founded Upland Winery. Yakima Valley’s dedication to wine continues today as it celebrates its 30th year since it was established as the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the Pacific Northwest. Even the schools in the area are devoted to wine. Washington State University has a Viticulture and Enology extension program in Grandview, providing seminars and talks on wine production and the wine industry. Yakima Valley’s boutique wineries are often small and family-run. Two Mountain Winery is a family-owned winery established in 2002 in the Rattlesnake Hills that produces 8 varietal wines, including Riesling, Syrah and Lemberger. Keep an eye out for their “wine dogs” – three yellow labs and a basset hound that can be found wandering the site. Further south, in Prosser, Willow Crest Wine Estates focuses on producing aromatic white wines. Their tasting room offers a delicious sampling of their wines, and their Patio Café offers a seasonal menu of food. The nearby Desert Wind Winery is a Southwest-inspired winery set in adobe buildings overlooking the Yakima River. In addition to their tasting rooms, guests can enjoy overnight suites, a restaurant, a demonstration kitchen and a gift shop. Find more wineries in Yakima Valley at the Wine Yakima Valley, an association of growers and wineries
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:01:26 +0000
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