Bungalows, Cabins, Wineries & Teepee's

The Yakima Valley offers a variety of choices for your stay, from the scenic to rustic, to the unique. Located within 45 minutes of the Yakima Valley, Washington's wine country, the following lodging facilities offer a great mountain stay experience and are located within the Chinook Scenic Byway. State Route 410, the byway designated as an All American Road, is one of the most beautiful routes in the United States. This high elevation pass offers hiking, climbing, fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, cycling, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, scenic viewpoints opportunities and more.

• Looking for a relaxing riverside experience complete with hot tub? Whistlin’ Jack Lodge offers cozy cottages and bungalows. In addition, the restaurant at Whistlin’ Jacks offers fine dining and a special Sunday breakfast buffet. The lounge features entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. There are numerous hiking, biking, fishing, scenic views and rides nearby to enjoy.
  

• Bethel Ridge Retreat is a beautiful romantic getaway or family vacation rental at the Carmack Creek Lodge and Aspen View Lodge. These lodges are decorated with leather furniture, luxurious bedrooms, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor private deck, gas barbeque, and hot tubs. Located in the woods thirty minutes west of Yakima Valley's Wine Country.

Want to stay close to downtown Yakima in the Barge Chestnut historic district surrounded by beautiful homes. Latchwood Cottage, built in the 1930's is a 3 bedroom home with beautiful backyard garden and patios. The perfect place for a relaxing stay. (picture on upper left)

Cowan Winery, Desert Wind Winery and Zillah Lakes offer options to stay in the heart of the Yakima Valley Wine Country. Cowan offers a rental house with vineyard views. Desert Wind in Prosser, WA features a winery stay.

• Cowan Estates hilltop wine country retreat with views of Mount Adams and Mt Rainier is located in the heart of the Yakima Valley Wine Country, near the city of Grandview. Sitting on 65 acres, overlooking the valley, surrounded by wine grapes, cherry trees, and hops, this 3600 sq ft 4 bedroom home accommodates 8 people comfortably.

• Desert Wind Winery features well appointed rooms with fireplaces in a winery inspired by the southwest desert climate and rustic Northwest landscape of the Yakima Valley region.
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• Wine Country 2 night Getaway for 4 in brand new Zillah Lakes home. Come and try the Washington Wine Country lifestyle for a weekday ($349.) or weekend($399.). Your package includes; 2 weekend nights in a brand new home (sleeps up to 4 people). Reduced Greens Fees for 2-4 at Mt. Adams golf course (in-season). Wine Goodies Basket, including a Rattlesnakes Hills Wine passport to start you on a wine tour and 1 free bottle of wine from a local winemaker. Discount coupons to discover the area’s rich recreation and entertainment resources.

The Yakima Valley is home to the Yakama Nation Reservation. Experience the West with a stay in a Teepee at Cherry Wood B&B or Yakama Nation RV Park.

• Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast & Barn offers posh 20 ft tall teepee's with fluffy down comforters. This B&B is a working western farm with a variety of apples, pears, cherries and grapes. You can horseback ride through the vineyards and orchards to the nearby wineries for wine tasting and sit around the campfire in the evening.

• Located within walking distance of the Yakama Nation Cultural Heritage Center, Yakama Nation Museum, theater, restaurant featuring Native American cuisine and Legends Casino. Yakima Nation RV Park rents 14 authentic teepee's which sleep up to 5 people each. The RV park features a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna, basketball and volleyball court and children's play area.

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Mighty Tieton -- A Community for Creativity

Artistsans and craftsmen are finding their way to Mighty Tieton. Located in the rich agricultural region of the Yakima Valley, Tieton is a small community with traditional ties to to regions farming roots.

Mighty Tieton exists away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here you will find contemplation, inspiration and bursts of creativity are common. The quaint city features an old time town square for both artist and community gatherings. The warehouse hosts frequent art shows, exhibits and gatherings.



At this time a dozen independently owned artisan businesses have started or expanded under the Mighty Tieton banner. Tieton Cider Works is one of the craft businesses operating in the area. The family owned ranch, Harmony Orchards, is on land first homesteaded in the 1930's, where now organic cider apples produce tasty products. Tieton Farm and Creamery produces small batches of high-quality cheeses, such as fresh chevre, feta, provolone and grill-able Halloumi. There is a book bindery, Drachen kite production, co-op Ceramics studio, print shop and several artists studios and workshops. You can visit Mighty Tieton and stay in their small white cabins two blocks from the town square.

Mighty Tietion is virtually at the end of the road, 15 miles west of Yakima and 2 1/2 hours from Seattle. On the other hand, it may be the birthplace of inspiration for you.



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Celebrating Beer and Hops in the Yakima Valley!

In Washington State, hops are grown commercially only in the Yakima Valley, which supplies over 75% of the hops in the USA. There are three distinct growing areas; the Moxee Valley, the Yakama Nation Reservation, and the Prosser area.
Located east of the city of Yakima, Moxee farmers grow numerous acres of hops called hop yards, which can be seen while driving along Highway 24 toward Moxee. The Yakima Valley celebrates hops with, "The Moxee Hop Festival" in early August every year. This year, featuring live music, entertainment and a 5K run during the day. Friday and Saturday evenings feature Live music in the Beer Garden from 9-12 , celebrating the product that hops are used for.
In late August, "A Case of the Blues & All That Jazz" features Jazz music, local food vendors, a silent auction, Yakima Valley wineries and Pacific Northwest micro brews all under tents in the beautiful Sarg Hubbard Park. Bring a lawn chair or purchase a VIP table. Travelers to Yakima for this event enjoy the option of two hotels within walking distance, which are the Oxford Inn and the Oxford Suites. Book early as this event always sells out.

The Annual Fresh Hop Ale Fest showcases many micro-brews and a competition for beers produced with fresh hops from the Yakima Valley. Every year the event is in front of the historic Capital Theater starting at 6pm. Fresh hop cones grown and harvested in the Yakima Valley, instead of dried and/or pelleted hops, are used by competing brewers to capture the herbal, grassy characteristic only available in a freshly-picked hop. The fresh hop ale’s requirement that Yakima Valley hops must travel from the vine to the brewing vat in less than 24 hours. Sample from the 16 Craft Breweries competing for the Commercial Brewers Fresh Hop Ale Awards, decide which you like best, dance to live music, purchase some dinner (great bratwurst at this event!) and enjoy the revitalized Downtown Yakima ambiance. All proceeds support the Allied Arts of Yakima Valley’s community arts programs. Hotels within easy walking distance of this event in Downtown Yakima are the Hilton Garden Inn, Red Lion, Holiday Inn at Downtown Yakima Convention Center, Howard Johnsons, Holiday Inn Express, and Cedar Suites.

Make your own Fresh Hop Ale and enter contest. Annual Home Brewing Contest Enter YOUR homebrewed Fresh Hop Ale in the competition for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place homebrew Fresh Hop Ale. The brews will be judged in September and the top 3 winners will be revealed on Saturday night at the festival, where the winners will be recognized!


Hop Harvest Video:


Hop harvest starts in late August and at that time the vine at the base of each plant is cut, then the top of the vine is cut from the 18 foot high wire, falling into the truck at an approximate pace of an acre an hour. The cut vines are brought to the processing facility and lifted onto a series of conveyor belts that separate the hop cones from the leaves and vines.

The cones contain 80 percent water and would rot or mold quickly if they were not spread across a kiln, heated with natural gas burners, and allowed to dry for 10 hours in the huge drying room. After drying, the cones contain about nine percent moisture. They are dumped onto another conveyor belt sending them to a warehouse where they are poured and compressed into 200-pound burlap bags to be ground into powder. The burlap bags are shipped to a processing plant, to be made into pellets, liquid extract, or sold to a broker, who markets the hops to breweries. The process from field to truck takes 24 hours.

Yakima Hops in the news. 

The Seattle Times July 20, 2011 "Sniffing out Yakima Valley hops, beer lovers can hail plant that flavors ale" by Jackie Smith

A Scenic Drive on The Road Less Traveled

Travel scenic country roads on this circular route, from the beautiful manicured grounds of the Yakima Area Arboretum, through the hop fields of Moxee, over Konnowac Pass southwest through the Yakima Valley. Scenic views of Yakima Valley fruit orchards beautiful in the spring when the fruit trees are blossoming, the summer when the foliage is a vibrant green and the fall, when the angle of the sun uniquely illuminates the leaves changing colors. Discover four winerys, two of which are in historic buildings.
Starting at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center, turn left out of parking lot and access the I-82 East freeway. Continue to Exit 34 (Nob Hill Blvd). Turn left and then another left at the light. (If you are bicycling the Konnowac Pass, you may leave you vehicle at the Greenway parking lot which at Sherman Park- this ride is about 27 miles. The pass is a moderate climb of more than two miles and a couple of short (1/4 mile) steep climbs to the top, down the other side, with the rest of the route being nearly level. Pavement quality is good and traffic generally light. Pleasant ride for Motorcyclists). The Arboretum Road to the interpretive center of the Yakima Area Arboretum and Botanical Garden is on the left. This 40-acre “tree museum” features self-guided tours, (map available), a Japanese Garden, gift shop, Jewett Pond Fountain and endless photo opportunities.

As you leave the Arboretum turn right at the light heading east on Highway 24 toward Moxee City. (Bicyclists-There is a well marked wide shoulder; traffic speed is 55mph, turn off is approximately 3.5 miles).

Moxee is from the Native American word for “whirlwinds”. In the early 1880’s the Thorp Family settled the Moxee Valley, later Alexander Graham Bell and his wife’s family invested in a large farming operation. The Moxee Land Company sold 20-acre lots in the 1890’s to recruit settlers. Hops first grown here in 1877, grew so well in this climate and soil that Moxee City, platted in 1910, became the Hop Capitol of the world. The Moxee Land Company sold 20-acre lots in the 1890’s to recruit settlers. At hop picking time, hundreds used to camp and harvest the hops by hand culminating in a “hop festival”. Moxee still celebrates this distinction as a hop growing region with the Moxee Hop Festival annually, the first weekend in August. Currently the Yakima Valley supplies over 75% of the Hops used in United States breweries and overseas markets.

Turn right on LaFramboise Road, left on Robillard Road and right on Konnowac Road. Hop fields, recognizable by the tall poles used to support the vines, reach the tops of the poles in summer.

At the Konnowac Pass Y, turn right. Konnowac Pass, through the Rattlesnake Ridge, was an old Native American trail connecting both ends of the Yakima Valley. Reaching the top of the small pass you will see the agriculture of the Yakima Valley stretched out below in a patchwork of white and pink as the cherry and apple trees blossom in spring.

Parker Heights Road, further down the pass, is on the right, just after a bend in the road. As you ride along this road surrounded by orchards, you will see Mt Adams and the distinctive old wooden Hop Kiln in the distance.

Continue on Parker Heights until the bridge over the irrigation canal. For a closer look at the old hop kiln and to visit the winery with the hop kiln pictured on its label, turn left over the bridge to the Yakima Valley Highway, after a short ride turn right to the Piety Flats Winery and Tasting Room.
The tasting room, in a 1911 Mercantile Building with old country store charm, offers unique gifts, gourmet food items, delectable wines, and picnicking in the shade. The Old Hop Kiln on Piety Flats wine labels can be seen near the winery
Returning back to the Yakima Valley Highway, turn left, going back over the small irrigation canal bridge and continue on this road which parallels the Yakima Valley highway along the irrigation canal. Take the road going up the hill to Windy Point Winery. This boutique winery’s tasting room reflects the Frank Lloyd Wright style, designed and built to showcase Windy Point’s breathtaking views of the Yakima Valley.
When leaving, turn right at the end of the driveway and continue along the road under the freeway where you will see a small park at the Sunnyside Diversion Dam. a roadside marker tells the history of the site in a small park with picnic tables, overlooking the site of an ancient Native American fishery called – Ahwahtun, “deep water”.

Continuing under the freeway proceed up the hill to Thorp Road to Birchfield Road. To return to downtown Yakima turn right onto Highway 24, (Bicyclists-If you have left your car at the Greenway. Greenway is on the right side of the road at the light after the bridge over the Yakima River.) Take I-82 West to Exit 33 (Yakima Avenue). This will bring you directly to Downtown Yakima to experience wine tasting, art galleries, dining choices and entertainment.


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Spring Bicycle Touring in Washington Wine Country!

Cycling over rolling hills on scenic country roads, past fruit orchards, irrigation canals and vineyards; Spring riding in the Yakima Valley is beautiful! The fruit trees are in bloom, the sun is shining, the weather is warm and the over 70 wineries are premiering their new spring barrel releases. Discover the joy of a healthy endeavor while learning about and tasting the wines of the Yakima Valley. Choose a short (1), medium (a) or long (b) bike ride.

(1)Short Ride approximately 4 miles Two Mountain Winery is your starting point, allowing riders to park and unload bicycles at the winery. Want to get an early start? No problem! You do not have to wait for the winery to open, just park and go.
Two Mountain Winery: Established in 2002, this is a family-owned winery nestled in the Rattlesnake Hills within the Yakima Valley wine region of Washington State. Brothers Matthew and Patrick Rawn own and operate the winery and estate vineyard, drawing on the experience of three generations who have farmed the rich soil of the Yakima Valley.

As you leave Two Mountain Winery turn to the right on Cheyne Road then left onto Gilbert Road. Hyatt Winery will be on your left.

Hyatt Vineyards was established by Leland and Lynda Hyatt in 1983. Evolving from a modest estate vineyard surrounding the winery, Hyatt Vineyards has grown to 180 acres in four separate sites all within 3 miles of the original plantings.

From Hyatt continue on Gilbert Road, turn left onto Bonair Road, Wineglass cellars will be on your right.

Wineglass Cellars: Owners David and Linda Lowe, with son Jeff, say Wineglass Cellars is as much about having fun as it is about selling wine. A visit to the winery shows you what they mean. Stop by to make a friend and drink their award winning wine.
Tanjuli Winery: Yakima Valley's newest winery building. The winemaker/owner, Tom Campbell brings 30 years of fine winemaking experience to the valley.

At intersection of Bonair Road and Highland go straight to visit Bonair Winery or turn left to continue on.

Bonair Winery (unpaved road): Bonair Winery farms 40 acres of estate vineyards in the Rattlesnake Hills of the Yakima Valley to ensure the quality grapes that make their wine. You pass the Morrison Vineyards on the way to The Château Puryear Vineyard and winery. Sit by their duck pond, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the day.

Leaving Bonair, turn right onto Highland. The short ride (1) proceeds along Highland to turn left at Cheyne, and return to Two Mountain winery.

· (a)Medium Ride approximately 12 Miles. Continuing along Highland, you will see 3 wineries. (for longest ride skip to (b)
Christopher Cellars: Abundant sunshine, late summer heat, the ability to apply just the right amount of water at the right time, all contribute to producing the perfect wine grape. Winemakers from around the state seek out grapes from the Zillah area.

Cultura Cellars: Handcrafted limited edition premium w. ines from the Yakima Valley in Zillah, Washington Fine wines can only be achieved by personally controlling the whole process from planting the vines, aging in French oak barrels, to bottling!

Paradisos del Sol:”Wine should be very pure and natural. The only thing synthetic about our wine is the plastic cork, so you never have to worry about getting a “corked” wine. We drink more of our wine than anyone else; we want it to be healthful and nutritious. We guarantee our wine. BUT . . . it has to be distinctive wine. Wine with full, rich flavor, Wine that makes food and friends better. Wine that makes music in the glass sings on the tongue to tell where it grew. Wine you can afford to drink. Wine made by Paradisos del Sol.”

Turn left on Vintage road and follow the upward slope to Silver Lake Winery.

Silver Lake Winery released its first vintage in the fall of 1989. In the past fifteen years the winery has grown from 2,000 cases to more than 50,000 cases of hand crafted wine annually. The winery began as the outgrowth of the passion for fine wines shared by three professors at the University of Washington and a local real estate investor. Today, Silver Lake is owned by over 1,200 wine enthusiasts who have pooled their resources together to make Silver Lake one of the state’s largest locally owned wineries. Roza Hills Vineyard, Silver Lake’s primary source of grapes, are located In Zillah, Washington, in the heart of the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.

Return back the same way to turn right on Highland. Turn right onto Roza Hill Drive passing Agate Field Winery turning left onto Gilbert Road and then left onto Cheyne and back to Two Mountain Winery.

· (b)Longest Ride (approximately 25 miles): Continue along Highland Turn right on Cheyne Road, left on the Yakima Valley Highway, left onto East Zillah Drive will bring you past Horizons Edge Winery.
Horizon's Edge Winery sits among the winery's 18-acre vineyard with panoramic views from the tasting room which include Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier.

Leaving Horizons Edge, turn left onto Beam and continue to work left on Houghton Road to Highland Drive.

Portteus Winery (unpaved road): Red-wine lovers’ destination for over 20 years! Now with indoor plumbing! Red Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Malbec, a Cabernet Port, and Chardonnay! Portteus Vineyards, established in 1981, is one of Washington’s only 100% Estate-bottled wineries and has recently been recognized as “One of America’s Great Cabernet Producers” by Wine Enthusiast magazine.

Take Vintage out to Silver Lake Winery. Return back the same way to Highland and turn right onto Roza Hill Drive passing Agate Field Vineyard.

Agate Field: A small family owned and operated vineyard and winery located on a hill overlooking Whiskey Canyon where the soil is optimal for growing wine grapes. The volcanic soil and the lay of the land make the perfect location for the best growing conditions. The fields are full of beautiful agates rich in color and clarity. The same is true of the wines produced from Agate Field Vineyards.
Leaving Agate Field turn right onto Roza Hill Drive turning left onto Gilbert and then left onto Cheyne and back to Two Mountain Winery.

Preparations for your ride Yakima Valley: Goat heads a low-growing weed with 2 sharp thorns that puncture bike tires. Use thorn proof tires, plastic thorn shields or bring extra tube and bicycle tire slime.

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Spring Barrel Tasting in Yakima Valley WA

Spring Barrel Tasting is a celebratory time of year in Washington wine country. It’s the largest wine festival in Washington’s wine country, a celebration of spring, new wines and a peek at the warm summer months ahead. The winemakers and staff are on hand to mingle with visitors, conduct tours and answer questions. Most open a barrel or two of future vintages for sampling. Many wineries have live music, appetizers and just a festive mood of celebration.

As the event grows and more wineries come on line, a little pre-planning helps to best enjoy the festivities. Here are a few tips to help make the celebration fun for all.

• It’s social so be social: Gather friends and get a limo or join an organized tour. It’s best to plan at least one night stay. For a listing of local hotels in the Yakima Valley click here.

• Take responsibility: If you do not hire a professional driver, designate a non-drinking driver. And treat the designated driver like a king or queen by buying their lunch and a bottle or two to enjoy at a later time. Note: Even if you have a designated driver, the tasting room staff is not allowed to serve you if you are impaired… it’s the law.

• Get the scoop: Wineries and wine organizations have different offerings and fees (or no fees) during the weekend. Before you arrive, visit the wine association websites for the details on their offerings and programs for the weekend. Visit Wine Yakima Valley and the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail websites for the details (see below for their contact information and websites).

• Get oriented: When you arrive, stop at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center for maps, updates and local trip planning information (address and info listed below).

• Timing is everything: Friday and Sunday tend to be quieter so visit on those days.
  
• Do it differently: Go to wineries early and in the opposite direction as everyone else is traveling. Many folks start at one end of the Yakima Valley and head to the other so consider starting with wineries in the middle of the map.

• Be realistic: It’s not a marathon race. Visit no more than 5-6 wineries per day. Your taste pallet will grow numb.

• Be prepared: Bring a cooler filled with bottled water and snacks. Pack a picnic, as many of the Yakima Valley wineries have picnic grounds or plan on eating lunch at one of the wineries that will be serving food. A good meal helps you to regain your palate and provides a needed break. Plus, bring a wine glass per person or be prepared to purchase one at a winery. Wine glasses are required at most wineries during event weekends. Also, if it is warm, consider a cooler for your purchased wines. Heat is bad for wine.

• Try something new: Tasting from the barrel is very different then trying a finished product out of a bottle. Talk to the winemaker and staff. Ask about the flavor, process and how the wine will taste when finished. It’s a great time to gain a greater appreciation of the winemaking process.

• Be Patient: The weekend draws a lot of people and staff at the wineries are working as fast as they can.

• Be Respectful…of other tasters and the staff. Try not to get too pushy or grouchy. Everyone is having fun and there are just a lot of people.

• Be aware: When it is busy in the tasting room, it’s important that you step up to the bar and receive your taste, then step back and take your time smelling and tasting the wine. This allows others up to the bar to get a taste. In other words, don't monopolize the bar space in front of others who are trying to participate.

• Don’t wear it: 70 to 80% of our ability to perceive flavor comes from our sense of smell. So please do not wear perfume, cologne, aftershave or any other fragrance, as it interferes with everyone's ability to smell, and hence taste the wines. You should also refrain from chewing gum and breath mints.

• Spitting and dumping is good: Just because wine is in your glass doesn’t mean you should drink it all. Believe it or not, you will enjoy it more if you don’t drink every drop. Your mouth won’t fatigue, you won’t become as intoxicated, and you will have more fun. Dumping excess wine into the provided bucket is okay. If you like the wine, buy a bottle or two.

• Leave it outside: All alcohol from outside the winery being visited is not permitted. This means beer, bloody Mary’s, screwdrivers, mimosas, cosmos, etc. The wineries can actually lose their license if there is outside alcohol brought into their facilities.

• Have pets? Kids? Children are always welcome at the wineries, but the crowds and focus of the event may not be suited to them. And while a few wineries are dog friendly, it’s best to leave the pups at home.

• Buy-buy! No that is not a typo, it’s an encouragement to buy wine during the event. The wineries spend a lot of time and their resources to stage a great weekend. Show your gratitude by buying wine for another day. They’ll appreciate the business, and you’ll take home some premium wines, many of which are only available at the winery itself.

Follow these tips and everyone will have a great time during Yakima Valley Spring Barrel. Enjoy your visit and see you soon!

Resources to plan your trip:

Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center

101 North Fair Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4

(509) 573-3388 or 800-221-0751

Local map to Visitor Information Center

Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau

www.visityakimavalley.org.

Click here for their Spring Barrel Tasting Website

For a handy map of the wineries in the Yakima Valley click here.

For details on the wineries and their offerings, visit the Yakima Valley’s two winery associations. Policies may vary from winery to winery.

Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail

509-965-4521 or 888-375-7498

http://www.rattlesnakehills.com/

info@rattlesnakehills.com

Wine Yakima Valley

509-965-5201

http://www.wineyakimavalley.org

wineyakimavalley@msn.com

Special thanks to the winemakers, tasting room managers, wine fans and others who contributed to this article.

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Tanjuli - New Winery Built in Yakima Valley

Tom Campbell, the Tanjuli winemaker/owner with over 30 years of wine making experience, has built his new winery in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA of the Yakima Valley. Trained at the U.C. Davis School of viticulture, he worked in the California wine industry in the Sonoma Valley, Edna Valley and Temucula after graduating setting up wineries 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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