ries and planting vineyards. He worked as the enologist at Chateau Ste. Michelle's Grandview Winery for many years and built and operated Horizons Edge Winery from 1983-1985. Currently he is the founder and winemaker of Mission Mountain Winery located on the shore of Flathead Lake in Dayton, Montana. In Washington State. He is the Director Of Wine Production for Woodhouse Family Cellars in Woodenville WA. Tom crafted their flagship wine, Darighe ( “red” in Gaelic), a Boudeaux style red in 1998, which lead to the creation of Woodhouse Family Cellars in 2004.
Tanjuli Winery is built into the side of a hill. The large building will house the production, wine barrels and the tasting room. There are plans for an outside picnicking space and live music performances and there is plenty of parking.
Tanjuli Wines are sold only at the winery, the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center, and special events.
Upcoming Events:
Tanjuli Winery Pre-Barrel Tasting April 9-10: 10:30am-5pm - Tanjuli Winery, Washington winemaking veteran Tom Campbell’s latest venture, will be sampling the 2008 Petit Verdot from the barrel followed by a sample of the new release of the 2006 Petit Verdot. You are next invited to sample our 2007 Malbec and as a special treat two 1997 vintage wines from our library collection, Konnowac Red and Red Rocket. This is also your chance to experience our beautiful 2009 Viognier and our ambrosial nectar the 2006 Orange Muscat. Passport holders will get 10% off any six bottle purchase.
2011 Spring Barrel Tasting April 15-17: Tom Campbell will be present to discuss the wines and winery. 10:30am-5pm - Tanjuli Winery, Washington winemaking veteran Tom Campbell’s latest venture, will be sampling the 2008 Petit Verdot from the barrel followed by a sample of the new release of the 2006 Petit Verdot. You are next invited to sample our 2007 Malbec and as a special treat two 1997 vintage wines from our library collection, Konnowac Red and Red Rocket. This is also your chance to experience our beautiful 2009 Viognier and our ambrosial nectar the 2006 Orange Muscat. Passport holders will get 10% off any six bottle purchase. Now the coup de grace, fabulous Indian culinary goddess Sneh will be cooking up a storm. Friday: Batata Vada and Samosas. Saturday: Samosa and Vegetarian Curry on Basmati Rice. Sunday: Vegetarian Bajia. Her packaged snacks Sev Mamra, Gattia, Wheat Crisps, Chiman’s Chutney, Carrot Almond Pistachio Halwa and fresh hot Chai will be available all three days.
TanjuliWinery 209 N Bonair Road Zillah WA 509-731-4829
Open: April - November Hours: Thursday - Monday 10:30 -5:00
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