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Wineries & Wine Bars

If you love wine tasting, Washington’s Tri-Cities is the ideal destination. Known as "The Heart of Washington Wine Country®," the Tri-Cities region houses more than 200 wineries within a 50 mile radius.

Visitors can sample award-winning wines , or enjoy breathtaking views of beautiful vineyards. Many wine enthusiasts choose to stay in the Tri-Cities and then branch out in order to experience the variety of southern Washington wine tours and tasting rooms while staying in one convenient location. Spend a day each touring wineries in the Yakima Valley, Prosser, Red Mountain, and Walla Walla without having to change hotels .

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Make plans to visit Tri-Cities and embark on wonderful Washington wine tours in one of the nation’s top wine regions. You’ll experience new flavors, meet new people and create new memories that will last a lifetime.

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• Benton City
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660 Frontier Rd. Prosser, Washington 99350 (509) 786-5514 Website

14 Hands Winery 660 Frontier Rd. Prosser, Washington 99350

10 E Bruneau Ave, Spaces 61/70 Kennewick, Washington 99336 (509) 980-2414 Website

4 Whistles Winery 10 E Bruneau Ave, Spaces 61/70 Kennewick, Washington 99336

67228 W Island View PR NW Prosser, Washington 99350 (253) 797-7930

Above The Curve Vineyard 67228 W Island View PR NW Prosser, Washington 99350

560 Merlot Dr. Prosser, Washington 99350 (509) 786-7401 Website

Airfield Estates 560 Merlot Dr. Prosser, Washington 99350

2880 Lee Rd., Ste. D Prosser, Washington 99350 (509) 786-3497 Website

Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2880 Lee Rd., Ste. D Prosser, Washington 99350

158422 W. Sonova Rd. Prosser, Washington 99350 (509) 832-3877 Website

Alexandria Nicole Cellars Destiny Ridge Tasting Room 158422 W. Sonova Rd. Prosser, Washington 99350

19205 N. McBee Rd. NW Benton City, Washington 99320 (509) 303-5869 Website

Anelare Winery 19205 N. McBee Rd. NW Benton City, Washington 99320

20206 E 583 PR NE Benton City, Washington 99320 (509) 588-6870 Website

Avennia Red Mountain Tasting Room 20206 E 583 PR NE Benton City, Washington 99320

1106 N. Jurupa St. Kennewick, Washington 99338 (509) 627-4986 Website

Badger Mountain Vineyard/Powers Winery 1106 N. Jurupa St. Kennewick, Washington 99338

878 Tulip Ln. Richland, Washington 99352 (509) 627-0266 Website

Barnard Griffin Winery 878 Tulip Ln. Richland, Washington 99352

421 E Columbia Dr Kennewick, Washington 99336 (206) 395-8460 Website

Bartholomew Winery 421 E Columbia Dr Kennewick, Washington 99336

9506 W. Chandler Rd. Benton City, Washington 99320 (509) 588-8800 Website

Chandler Reach Vineyards 9506 W. Chandler Rd. Benton City, Washington 99320

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Visit us at our Kennewick tasting room located on the beautiful Badger Mountain in southwestern Washington. We regularly host events and are open for wine tastings inside our tasting room or relax outside in our shaded courtyard. Reservations are recommended.

Hours & Location

1106 N Jurupa St Kennewick, WA 99338 We are open Monday-Sunday 12-5pm

Tasting Room

Enjoy fantastic award winning wines at Farmhand Winery Tasting room! Enjoy a glass of wine on our “Singing Cellar” roof top or take a walk in our beautiful cherry orchard. Look for fun events to attend on our Facebook page!

We welcome you Saturdays 12-5pm.

Accommodations

The Cherry Chalet offers three beautiful accommodations to relax after a day of wine tasting.   The surrounding area offers over 200 excellent wineries to experience!  Centrally located you will enjoy an slice of peace and quiet in the heart of Kennewick, WA

Our Orchard Chalet is great for two couples or a family while our private suites are especially designed as a quiet get away for couples.  All have keyless entries and wine tasting is included with your stay.

Location & Hours

509.308.7203 Farmhand Winery 8101 West 10th Ave. Kennewick, Wa 99336

• Saturday 12-5 pm

Our tasting room is located in the Public Market in downtown Kennewick, WA.

Winery & Vineyard tours.

From grapes to glass, we'd love to show you the magic of 4 Whistles Winery!  Please give us a call or text at 509-980-2414 or email us at [email protected] for more information and to set up your private tour.

Muret-Gaston Wines

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About   Muret-Gaston Winery

“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” —Alex Haley

Each bottle of Muret-Gaston wine is produced from some of the finest vineyards in Washington State’s infamous Red Mountain and Wahluke Slope AVAs. With fruit slowly ripened in the vineyard, these premium wines are handcrafted using a fusion of Old World and New World winemaking techniques and are fittingly aged to perfection in all French barrels. The result is not only a fine bottle of wine, but a bottle of hard work, pride, tradition, family values and love.

As the French say, “A ta santé!” May you enjoy drinking our wines as much as we enjoyed crafting them.

Family, Then and Now

We thought it would be enjoyable to uncork a bit of our family heritage for you. The photos below represent our family, past and present.

Visit our sister wineries at PurpleStarWines.com and NativeSunWines.com

Monarcha Winery

Our Monarcha wines express true varietal character. The vineyards chosen to craft these great wines were purposefully selected by our winemaker for the grower’s heroic viticulture practices, which include high elevation, steep slopes, and rocky terrain. This may all sound like a recipe for disaster, but we invite you to taste the difference.  

With the pinnacle of quality and value in every bottle, we invite you to let your dreams take flight.

Tasting Room Location:

421 E. Columbia Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336 |  Phone Number: 509.820.3993

Days of Operation:

Monday: Appointment Only - Call 509-820-3993 or email [email protected]

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Clos ed

Thursday: 12 - 5

Friday: 12 - 6

Saturday: 11 - 7

Sunday: 12 - 5

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Guide to Tri-Cities Washington

Wineries, wine tours, wine festivals - tri-cities washington guide, about wineries, wine tasting & tours, and wine festivals.

Information about wineries, wine tasting, wine festivals and winery tour services is provided for Tri-Cities WA (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) and other nearby communities including Benton City, Prosser, Yakima, and Walla Walla. In addition, information is also provided for several wine AVA's in the Tri-Cities region. (see List of Cities & Counties and Area Maps ).

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Wine Festivals

Winery tour services.

• Wine Publications & Media

Wine Societies

• Enology & Viticulture College Degree & Certification Programs
• Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village (Kennewick)
• Ste. Michelle Wine Estates - WSU Wine Science Center (Richland)
• Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center (Prosser)

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This region is host to several annual wine festivals and events.

Yakima Valley Red Wine and Chocolate - February 16-19, 2024

Plan your wine country getaway with someone special for Red Wine and Chocolate Weekend in the Yakima Valley. Sip and savor signature Yakima Valley red wines perfectly paired with delectable chocolates. Warm up with Yakima Valley wineries and enjoy special activities and seasonal savings. Visit https://yakimavalleywinecountry.com/red-wine-and-chocolate-yakima-valley.asp for more details.

Taste Red Mountain - March 16 & 17, 2024

Get to know the top vineyards in Washington at Taste Red Mountain . Red Mountain AVA near Benton City is celebrating over 20 years as an American Viticultural Area with an exclusive wine tasting events featuring more than 20 wineries.

Prosser Sip & Stroll - March 23, 2024

Join Historic Downtown Prosser & Prosser Chamber of Commerce for our 4th annual Sip & Stroll craft beverage tasting event on Saturday, March 23rd, from 1-5 p.m. Plan to sip and sample what area brewers, winemakers, and cider-makers have to offer while you shop and explore each location before strolling to the next venue! Participating downtown restaurants will also have small bites available (included with your ticket).

Tickets are $40 and come with a commemorative sampling glass plus 5 scrips for beverages and 1 food item ticket. Additional scrip will be available for purchase on-site.

Walla Walla Valley Spring Kick Off - April 5-7, 2024

During the Walla Walla Valley Spring Kick Off the weekend ushers in another great wine season in the Valley and wineries invite guests and visitors to stop by and celebrate with special events, music and festivities.

Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Wine Tasting Events - April 26-28, 2024

Join Yakima Valley wineries as they celebrate the spring! Spring Barrel delivers a unique wine tasting experience. Makers pull tastes straight from the barrel, giving you a sneak peak at how these young vintages may mature. You be the judge of the wines! Will it be an award-winner? After you sample the barrel tastings, enjoy sipping new release wines and take advantage of special savings. Visit https://yakimavalleywinecountry.com/spring-barrel-wine-tasting.asp for more details.

Walla Walla Valley Spring Release Weekend - May 3-5, 2024

Join in the festive atmosphere of Spring Release Weekend! The Walla Walla Valley is abuzz with activity and the panoramic Blue Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for brilliant blooms and verdant vines.

Auction of Washington Wines - May 15-18 and August 8-9, 2024

Save the Date for our 2024 Events! Proceeds benefit Seattle Children's and Tri-Cities Washington State University's Wine Science Research. This event features Wine Country Celebrations Vintner Dinners, Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, and Gala. Visit https://auctionofwawines.org/events/ for details.

Milton-Freewater: Kiwanis Summer Kickoff Beer and Wine Fest - May 18, 2024

The 3rd Annual Kiwanis Summer Kickoff Beer and Wine Fest will take place Saturday, May 18 from 1:00-10:00 p.m. at Yantis Park in Milton-Freewater. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kiwanis-summer-kickoff-beer-wine-fest-2024-tickets-829799270957 for details.

Celebrate Merlot Walla Walla Valley Wine - July 11-13, 2024

Don’t miss this year's event as we commemorate the 40th-anniversary of the AVA and showcase Cabernet Sauvignon through rare vintage tastings, collaborative winemaker dinners, and opportunities to compare and share the wines of the Walla Walla Valley with other renowned wine regions. Visit https://www.wallawallawine.com/celebrate/ for more details.

Horse Heaven Hills Annual Trail Drive, Wine Tasting & BBQ - July

Join the Horse Heaven Hills (HHH) wine growers in their Annual Trail Drive, Wine Tasting & BBQ at Crow Butte Park (30 miles south of Prosser) to support scholarships in Viticulture & Enology.

Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala - July 20, 2024

The annual Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala is held in Historic Downtown Prosser and features artists from all over the Pacific Northwest. Local wineries offer their latest vintages and area food vendors provide the fare as jazz fills the air. No one under 21 is admitted and limited tickets are available for this event.

Yakima Valley Wine Catch the Crush - throughout October, 2024

Crush is a special time of year for both winemakers and wine lovers alike in Yakima Valley wine country! Harvest is drawing to a close in Valley vineyards and winemakers are beginning to craft the next great Yakima Valley vintage. So, get ready to celebrate in wine country style, complete with grape stomps, fall flavors from locals' favorite food trucks and vendors at the wineries, harvest festivals, live music, activities for the whole family and specialty wine releases. Visit https://www.visityakima.com/wine-event-catch-the-crush.asp for more details.

Tri-Cities Wine Festival - November 16, 2024

The Tri-Cities Wine Festival is held in November at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick. The evening includes wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, and more! Come enjoy some of the best wines in the area!

Spend Thanksgiving in Yakima Valley Wine Country - November 29 - December 1, 2024

The day after Thanksgiving, Yakima Valley wineries open their doors for a weekend of tastings, perfectly delicious food pairings, live music, holiday specials and more! Come discover your favorite wines for holiday giving and choose the perfect wines for your holiday tables and events. Even better, enjoy special holiday savings at wineries throughout the Valley. Plan your tour with our Yakima Wineries Map (PDF). Visit https://www.visityakima.com/wine-event-thanksgiving-in-wine-country.asp for more details.

• Benton City
• Horse Heaven Hills
• Rattlesnake Hills
• Red Mountain

Rocks District of Milton-Freewater

Snipes mountain.

• Walla Walla Valley
• Yakima Valley

Tri-Cities Wineries

There are about a dozen wineries in the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco) that are part of the greater Columbia Valley AVA . The wineries listed in this section have wine tasting rooms, some offer chef inspired cuisines, and some even offer live music. Be sure to check the winery's website for current hours of operation. There is usually a wine tasting fee from $7 - $15 that is refundable with a purchase. Plan to allow 30-45 minutes for wine tasting.

Cotes de Ciel , 308 Wellhouse Loop in Richland - no wine tasting room

Bartholomew Winery - 421 E Columbia Dr. in Kennewick Come see what our Columbia Valley dirt tastes like. Sense the difference of Washington State wines and help us define the future of wine while enjoying yourself and not taking it too seriously. We are one of the tenants of the Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village. Our tasting room is open Thursday - Sunday from 12 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Farmhand Winery - 8101 West 10th Ave. in Kennewick Farmhand is a vine to wine boutique winery. Come sit and enjoy the beauty of the cherry orchard and linger over a selection of distinguished wines. We welcome your visit on Saturdays from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. We also operate the Cherry Chalet .

Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau

The Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau has published a Tri-Cities Wine Map and offers information about the wineries around the Tri-Cities region.

Tri-City Vibe - Food, Music, and Wine

Benton City Wineries

There are a handful of wineries in Benton City that are part of the greater Columbia Valley AVA that offer wine tasting. These wineries are not associated with the Red Mountain AVA, also near Benton City. Be sure to check the winery's website for current hours of operation. There is usually a wine tasting fee from $7 - $15 that is refundable with a purchase. Plan to allow 30-45 minutes for wine tasting.

Horse Heaven Hills Wineries

Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers

Prosser wineries.

Prosser, located about 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities, is home to over a dozen wineries that are part of the Yakima Valley AVA . In addition to tasting rooms to visit, there are several wine related events that take place each year. Some of the wineries in Prosser include:

• Apex Cellars
• Bunnell Family Cellar
• Chinook Wines

Prosser Wineries - continued

• Precept Wine

Prosser Wine Network

Rattlesnake Hills Wineries

Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail

The Rattlesnake Hills AVA is located a few miles southeast of Yakima and just north of Zillah. The Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail represents over 15 wineries that are located in this AVA. View their list of wineries and winery map .

Red Mountain Wineries

The wineries listed below are located within the boundaries of the Red Mountain AVA and offer wine tasting. Be sure to check the winery's website for current hours of operation. There is usually a wine tasting fee from $7 - $15 that is refundable with a purchase. Plan to allow 30-45 minutes for wine tasting.

Cooper Wine Company - 35306 N. Sunset Road A small, family-run operation, Cooper Wine Company is all about Bordeaux-style reds; quality wines with character and balance crafted from the best of Red Mountain and other local vineyards - vineyards ripe with tried and true Bordeaux varietals. We would like you to enjoy our wines and feel a sense of place when you experience them. Wine tasting hours: Daily from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Portrait Cellars - 27318 E Ambassador PRNE Portrait Cellars is a small family Winery. Our red wines are grown exclusively at our 12 acre vineyard on Red Mountain. We're called "Portrait Cellars" because Eve is a portrait painter and we feature her portraits on our labels. Wine tasting hours: open for major event weekends and by appointment which means you just pick up your phone and call (509) 588-4534.

The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA (aka The Rocks) was formed in February 2015. Only 4.9 square miles in size, with a gentle east-west slope, it sits on a dried-up alluvial fan in the Walla Walla River Valley. The Rocks District Alliance was formed to promote this AVA and associated wineries.

Some of the wineries associated with this AVA that have a tasting room in the Walla Walla / Milton-Freewater region include:

• Eternal Wine
• Tertulia Cellars

Table grapes were first planted on Snipes Mountain between 1914 and 1917 which made it one of Washington State's first grape growing regions. Now Snipes Mountain AVA is Washington State's tenth federally designated AVA.

Its vineyards grow more than 30 different wine grape varieties and the fruit is used by more than 25 wineries. It is located between Granger and Sunnyside around Outlook.

Walla Walla Valley Wineries

There are a number of wineries in the Walla Walla Valley AVA that are primarily concentrated in downtown Walla Walla and by the Walla Walla Regional Airport. Visit Walla Walla has more information about the wineries in and around Walla Walla:

• A - Airport
• D - Downtown
• E - Eastside
• S & O - Southside and Oregon
• W - Westside

Visit Walla Walla

Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance

Yakima Valley Wineries

There are a number of wineries in the Yakima Valley AVA . Yakima Valley Tourism has produced a brochure (PDF) that includes the map above and a list of wineries.

Wine Yakima Valley

Yakima Valley Wine Country

Yakima Valley Tourism has published detailed information about the Yakima Valley Wine Country that includes wineries, wine tasting tours, wine events, and wine history.

Several winery tour services in this region offer three hour winery tours for around $375 for a small group. For more information on winery tour services, visit the following:

• Prosser: Elegant Wine Country Limousine
• Tri-Cities: Desert Wave Limousine
• Tri-Cities: Four Star Limousine Service
• Tri-Cities: Roads2 Tri-Cities

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Wine tasting tour tips.

Whether you hire a tour guide or brave wine country on your own, here are a few wine touring tips (PDF) that will help you make the most of your experience.

Wine Publications & Media

Food and wine pairing.

Dr. Robert J. Harrington returned to the Tri-Cities to become a faculty member for the hospitality degree program at WSU-Tri-Cities that started up in Fall 2015. As a former professor at the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, he published the reference book Food and Wine Pairing: A Sensory Experience .

This is "the only book that presents food and wine pairing from a culinary and sensory perspective." Chapter 11 features food and wine pairing from the Northwest. This book is available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble .

The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology

Markus Keller, Ph.D. , a Washington State University viticulturist at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, is the author of The Science of GrapeVines: Anatomy and Physiology . This textbook is the only one to comprehensively explore the physiology of the grapevine as it occurs around the world. It is available from Elsevier , the publisher of this book, and from Amazon.com .

Discover Washington Wine

Great Northwest Wine

Washington State Wine Tour Commision

The Washington State Wine Commission has a new mobile app, Map My WA Wine, which is available on all iOS and Android Devices. The Map My Run of the wine world, you can search our 1,000+ wineries and tasting rooms, find events happening nearby, see which tasting rooms are dog friendly, and build and share itineraries with friends and family.

Washington Wine Country

Tour the areas within the vineyard region of Washington State known as Washington Wine Country : Tri-Cities, Walla Walla Valley and Yakima Valley.

In Washington Wine Country, you will experience award-winning wines straight from the source and often poured by the wine-maker. The region contains the first AVA (American Vitacultural Area) - Yakima Valley AVA, which originated in 1983. Now, the over 240 wineries in Washington Wine Country include grapes from the regional AVA's of Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Rattlesnake Hills, Horse Heaven Hills, Snipes Mountain and Naches Heights.

Tri-Cities Wine Society

Yakima Enological Society

Enology & Viticulture College Degree & Certification Programs

Walla Walla Community College, Yalkima Valley Community College, and Washington State University offer degree and certification programs in enology and viticulture.

Walla Walla Community College

At Walla Walla Community College, the Institute for Enology and Viticulture provides students with hands-on experience in winemaking, viticulture practices, and wine sales where students can earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Enology & Viticulture. In addition to the teaching vineyard, the Institute has created a state-of-the-art commercial teaching winery at College Cellars where students are responsible for winemaking and wine-related chemistry.

Students may also choose to earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Wine Business or seek certification in Viticulture Science or Fermentation Science.

Yakima Valley Community College

At Yakima Valley Community College, you can obtain an Associate in Arts And Sciences Degree in Vineyard and Winery Technology . After completing the program, students will have developed a diversified knowledge of viticulture, enology, mathematics and applied sciences that provides them the skill sets to be a valuable asset for any perspective career path or as a transfer to a 4-year university, such as Washington State University.

Washington State University

Washington State University offers two undergraduate degrees. The Viticulture & Enology degree prepares students for successful careers in Washington’s flourishing wine industry and beyond. Learn about juice and wine at each and every step of the process, from growing grapes to harvesting them to processing and evaluating the wines made from them.

Students who pursue the Wine Business Management degree are well prepared to face the complex challenges of the wine industry. Part of the WSU's Hospitality Business Management Program, students learn about wine business in functional areas including management of wine production, marketing, finance, compliance, tourism, and more.

Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village - Kennewick

The Port of Kennewick is building the Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village in phases at 421 E. Columbia Drive in Kennewick.

Located in an urban setting along the Columbia River shoreline, the goal of the Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village is to provide a vibrant gathering place to enjoy boutique wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, shops, art, and riparian wildlife along a scenic nature trail.

The port is planning to add space for more wineries as well as businesses like cheese shops and boutique restaurants. The port is also planning a mixed-use development nearby called The Willows, with a brewery, offices, housing, a hotel and restaurants.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates - WSU Wine Science Center - Richland

The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center is a viticulture and enology research and teaching facility at Washington State University Tri-Cities. It is a 34,000 sq. ft. facility that features a gravity-flow research and teaching winery, research laboratories, and classrooms. It is a showcase for WSU's research and education and serves as a gathering place for industry collaboration, students and visiting scholars from around the world.

Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center - Prosser

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Barnard griffin winery, bartholomew winery, bodega palencia, chandler reach vineyards, double canyon, goose ridge estate vineyard & winery, hedges family estate, hightower cellars, j. bookwalter, kiona vineyards, palencia wine company & monarcha winery, tagaris winery, tapteil vineyard & winery, upchurch vineyard.

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6 Wineries in Tri-Cities, Washington to Check Out

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During our first visit to Washington, we wanted to head out to the eastern side of the state to go wine tasting. But we quickly found out that many wineries operate wine tasting rooms near Seattle as opposed to in the wine regions proper. So we stuck with wineries near Seattle and it ended up being a great trip.

When I had a chance to head to the eastern side of the state for a conference, I was ecstatic to be able to try out the wineries in Tri-Cities and its nearby surroundings (particularly Red Mountain AVA).

While I was only able to visit a handful during the visit, they ended up being quite lovely stops all around. So whether you are fans of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and others, this region is for you and we've got a number of great wineries for you to consider!

Kiona Vineyards

Kiona Vineyards is highly regarded in Red Mountain AVA for a number of reasons, with perhaps the biggest being that they were the first to plant grapes in the region (in 1975 no less).

Since then, the winery has expanded to become one of the premier destinations in the region with a stellar tasting room, one of the best views out of any winery in the area, and an impressive wine portfolio that includes Bordeaux style blends (Cab and Merlot), Rhone-style wines (Syrah), and other more unconventional options for the region like Malbec, late harvest and ice wine Chenin Blanc, and a whole lot more.

So while you may visit this one for its history and views, odds are good you'll definitely be leaving with a bottle (or three) while you're at it.

Fidelitas Wines

Fidelitas Wines (Latin for fidelity) is primarily a Bordeaux-inspired winery in Red Mountain with a strong product lineup of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, blends of the two, as well as Malbec.

If intense, bold red wines with that characteristic Bordeaux flavor are what you seek, this one will certainly not let you down. The winery offered what is perhaps some of the most intense red wines of any winery I visited in Red Mountain, but also came at a price to match- this one you'll be hard-pressed to walk away with a bottle for under $50!

Still, between the flight and the stellar views, you can't go wrong with a stop here.

Bartholomew Winery

To visit Bartholomew Winery, you won't be making the trip out to Red Mountain, but instead will be staying inside the Tri-Cities in Kennewick!

This is because Bartholomew is an urban winery in the Columbia Gardens Wine & Artisan Village- a multi-vendor space in Kennewick that is home to several wineries (that I was, unfortunately, unable to sample) and more.

Bartholomew stood out to me in particular because their wine list is among the most unusual we've seen in Washington. Beyond popular Bordeaux and Rhone styles of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, this one goes out there with more unique grapes like Carmenere, Graciano, and a fortified “port” made exclusively with Sousao.

Despite these being unconventional grapes for Washington, the flavors sang here and I found myself sitting at the bar and working my way through every single bottle offered from this one (and purchasing more here than I have from anywhere else!). As lovers of more unusual grape varieties with our project here at The Grape Pursuit, it should be no surprise that this one ended up being a winner despite having an ambiance that felt more like a brewery than a winery!

Goose Ridge Estate

If there is any winery where we feel like we could hang out for a while, it would be Goose Ridge Estate. This one is so large that they encompass its own AVA (Goose Ridge AVA, shared with just a few small producers- don't miss a property tour if you can!) and its tasting room is as inviting as it is relaxing.

This one offers an impressive array of wines, including both Bordeaux and Rhone styles, and those who are into the high-end wines will do well to try a selection from their Reserve listing. The Syrah-based wines here offer up a wonderful complexity including GSM blends and Viognier co-ferment that would put some Rhone wines to shame.

Longship Cellars

Interested in more wine in the Tri-Cities proper? You can walk to Longship Cellars if you are staying at Richland hotels like the Hampton Inn or The Lodge at Columbia Point .

This one is located in a small shopping complex right along the river trail and is an approachable wine bar made for a quick visit.

The winery has an interesting mix of wines including Bordeaux-based Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot plus some less conventional options for the region like Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and even Tempranillo.

Flights here include set flights as well as pick-your-own as well; however, you'll do well to ask how many samples are included in each as the Reserve flight appeared to be fewer samples overall than the base flights during my visit. Still, this one makes for a perfect stop in Richland proper, especially if you are staying nearby as I was!

Terra Blanca Winery

Terra Blanca Winery is one of those places that makes you feel like you're transported out of the country. The tasting room experience here feels more like you are at a villa in Tuscany over eastern Washington, and the wine matches the ambiance through and through.

Much like other wineries on this list, Terra Blanca focuses heavily on Bordeaux blends (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) as well as Rhone styles (primarily Syrah) plus a few more unique options like Riesling Ice Wine and botrytized Chenin Blanc. Many of the wines here clock in at premium prices, but we also have to admit their Bordeaux styles were among my favorite found during this visit- they really got these to sing!

Other Wineries in Tri-Cities to Check Out

During my visit to Red Mountain, I was unfortunately only able to sample a few wineries as the bulk of my time was spent at a conference. On a future visit, I would love to check out some of the following which I was able to sample in passing or had rave reviews:

• Kitzke Cellars
• Frichette Winery
• Hedges Family Winery
• Hamilton Cellars

When it comes down to it, if you are fans of Cab, Merlot, Syrah, and other styles from the two iconic French regions, eastern Washington wineries should definitely be on your radar. So rent a car and go explore wineries near Tri-Cities next time you're in Washington!

Do you have a favorite winery in the Tri-Cities?  Comment below to share!

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