Wine Country Living
Favorite Sites
Listed below are links to sites which do an excellent job of
providing information on living in the Yakima Valley. These sites
provide a wide range of information and links. Information ranges
from healthcare and demographics, events and attractions, to theaters
and museums. I am sure you will enjoy each of them.
Everything
Yakima
Visit
Yakima
Yakima County Development Association
Yakima
Valley.net
Golfing
Golfing is a special pleasure in the Yakima Valley. We have a
wide range of courses which are rarely busy, in many cases inexpensive
and with our mild climate and 300 days of sunshine, many are open
year round. Listed below are the courses with links  so
you can set up your tee time.
Apple
Tree is the best know course with its distinctive
“apple” island on 17th green. At 6,900 yards it has
earned the prestigious four star rating from Golf Digest. 18 holes
are $77 on the weekend and $62 mid week. If you golf Apple Tree
frequently, they have punch cards for 10, 20, 40, 60 or 90 rounds
for discounted rates.
Vineyards
is a new resort and golf course under development.
Selah
Elks Club 8 is a private course for Elks located
next to the Yakima River.
River
Ridge is a 9 hole public executive length golf course
in Selah. $18 a round on weekends.
Suntides
is an 18 hole public course in the Naches Valley just a couple
miles north of Yakima off highway 12. A new 18 hole putting course
is available with grass greens and water hazards. Fees are $37
for 18 holes on the weekend.
Westwood
West is a 9 hole executive length golf course in
Yakima. 9 holes are $28 on the weekend.
 Yakima
Country Club is a private golf course and country
club with clubhouse, restaurant, tennis and swimming facilities.
Fisher
Park is a 9 hole par 3 course owned by the city of
Yakima. 9 holes are $9.
Mt.
Adams Country Club located south of Toppenish on
highway 97. is an 18 hole private course which has a “class
C” annual member fee of $5 and greens fees of $28 for weekends
and $24 for weekdays for 18 holes. This course is routinely played
year round.
Zillah
Lakes is a new residential community designed around
a 9 hole golf course under development just northwest of Zillah
off the I-82 freeway.
Black
Rock Creek is an 18 hole public just 3 miles east
of Sunnyside. 18 holes are $42 on the weekend.
Cherry
Hill Golf Course is a 9 hole executive golf course
just 1 mile east of Granger. 9 hole fees are $18 on the weekends.
Walking, Hiking
and Biking
 Walking
and hiking trails are a pleasant and healthy way to experience
the beauty of the Yakima Valley. Two parks in the City of Yakima
offer paved loop pathways, Franklin
Park and Randall
Park. Biking along scenic routes such as the Yakima River
Canyon offers breathtaking views.
Hiking trails are abundant along the rivers and in the hills
and mountains surrounding the Yakima Valley. The Yakima
Greenway Foundation offers 10 miles of paved pathway for walking
and biking. Cowiche
Canyorn Conservancy maintains a system of trails through Cowiche
Canyon for hiking and mountain biking. Many trails  offer
easy hikes for those who enjoy wildflowers and animal life and
many offer stunning views of the Cascade Mountains. There are
also plenty of trails for hiking enthusiasts that want more of
a challenge. The paved Boulder
Cave Trail is approximately 1.5 miles round trip with a 200-foot
elevation gain. Located up Chinook Pass, 30 miles from Yakima.
Hiking groups from the Yakima Valley offer the novice and experienced
hiker the opportunity to enjoy the Yakima Valley from a mountain
trail.
One local group, The Cascadians
Outdoor Recreation Club, includes hikers, bicyclists, skiers
and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Accessible during the summer months, the Pacific
Crest Trail is a popular route for hiking and mountain biking.
The trail is located at the summit of White Pass on Highway 12.
Both the White Pass Scenic Byway and the Chinook Pass Scenic Byway
have numerous hiking trails through the Cascades.
 The
Yakima Valley is a perfect place for biking enthusiasts. Several
bike routes wind through the heart of farming and wine country.
With rolling hills draped in cherry, apple and pear orchards,
these routes provide the cyclist with hours of exercise and enjoyment.
Wineries and tasting rooms are abundant along the way and offer
the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fantastic weather and
scenic views that the Yakima Valley is known for. The Lower
Valley Pathway is a paved pathway stretching 14 miles from
Sunnyside to Prosser. This are contains many wineries, orchards
and vegetable stands. Many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy mountain
biking in the Cascade Mountains, just a short drive from Yakima.
There are several biking clubs that offer weekly excursions for
the novice and for the hardcore bicyclist. Mt.
Adams Cycling and Chinook Cycling are two very active cycling
clubs in the Yakima Valley.
Yakima Valley Fishing And
Hunting
Fishing
 Yakima
Valley’s arid climate provides residents plenty of blue
skies and very little rain. There is, however, no shortage of
water for recreation –especially fishing– in nearby
lakes, rivers, and ponds.
Salmon and steelhead are found in area rivers; Columbia, at Drano,
Hanford Reach, mouth of the Deschutes, Klickitat and White Rivers
and the Cowlitz, Klickitat, Deschutes and Snake Rivers. Occasionally
when runs are strong, the Yakima River has and excellent fishery.
Millions of dollars have been spent to restore salmon and steelhead
to the Yakima and Naches River.
Mountain lakes provide great fishing spectacular scenery. Clear
Lake and Rimrock Lake are located on White Pass, just 40 miles
from Yakima, and offer rainbow and Kokanee trout. Wenas Lake 20
miles north of Selah has rainbows and brown trout. Fishermen also
troll for Kokanee and rainbow trout on Bumping Lake located on
scenic Chinook Pass, 60 miles from Yakima. The numerous ponds
along I-82 in the Upper and Lower Yakima Valley offer large mouth
bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed  sunfish,
rainbow and brown trout.
The crystal clear waters of the Tieton and Naches Rivers offer
rainbow trout and white fish. Cowiche Creek is known for cutthroat,
rainbow and brook trout.
The Yakima River is world famous for its catch and release blue
ribbon Rainbow Trout fly fishing. The Yakima River is fished in
all seasons year round. Currently under construction in the Yakima
River Canyon is a fly fishing resort Canyon
River Ranch to better serve this fishery. Listed below are
some of the links to the various guides and services.
Anglers
Obsession
Blue
Skies Fishing
Brazda’s
Fly Fishing
Cooke
Canyon Hunt Club
Emerald
Water Anglers
Gary’s
Fly Shoppe
Hooked
on Fishing
Red’s
Fly Shop
The
Evening Hatch
The
Yakima River Fly Fishing Journal
Washington
Fly Fishington
Worly
Bugger Fly Company
Yakima
River Angler
Yakima
River Fly Shop
 Yakima
Valley Hunting
If you enjoy Hunting the Yakima has much to offer. From turkey,
quail and pheasant, ducks and geese to deer and elk, the Yakima
Valley has a wide range of hunting opportunities. Listed below
are some of the links to help get your hunt started.
Game
Bird Hunts
Hunt
Washington State
Pacific
Wings Waterfowl Adventures
Washington
Bird Hunting Guides and Farms
Schools and Education
In every community, schools are key to the health, vitality and
future. The Yakima Valley has many fine districts, as well as,
private schools for your children’s education. Listed below
are both links as well as sites which will help you evaluate the
schools of the Yakima Valley, including the Washington
State Report Card which tells how each district scored on
the mandatory exams.
Area colleges and universities offer undergraduate and graduate
degrees, and classes are available at various learning institutions
to hone computer skills, build technical skills, develop artistic
talents, and even to explore the art of wine tasting.
The Yakima Valley
Community College (YVCC) main campus is located at 16th Avenue
and Nob Hill Boulevard in Yakima and offers Associate degrees
in a wide variety of fields including Art, Business Administration,
Criminal Justice, Foreign Languages, Political Science, and Music.
YVCC periodically offers classes to help you improve your Yakima
Valley wine experience such as: Wine for Dummies, Wine and Cheese,
and Faults of Wine.
Washington
State University (WSU) operates an academic center off Nob
Hill Boulevard and 12th Avenue in Yakima offering graduate and
undergraduate degree programs in various fields of study including
Nursing, Business Administration, Agriculture and Environmental
Science.
The main campus of Central Washington University (CWU) is located
just 30 miles from Yakima in Ellensburg shington. Its branch
campus in Yakima offers programs in Elementary Education,
Social Sciences, and Law and Justice.
The main campus of Heritage
University is located in Toppenish, just 15 miles southeast
of Yakima. The university also operates a branch campus in Yakima.
Heritage offers undergraduate degrees in wide range of programs
including Computer Science, Accounting, Natural Resources, Biology,
and Visual Arts. Graduate degrees are offered in Education, Educational
Administration, and Counseling.
Perry Technical
Institute located since 1940 has provided training for skilled
technicians and craftsmen for our rapidly changing workforce.
If you would like to explore your artistic talents, Allied
Arts Center offers workshops and classes including Basic Ceramics,
Digital Photography, Poetry, and Watercolor. For seniors, the
newly built Harman
Center at Gailleon Park offers programs, classrooms and even
a computer lab.
Public Schools in the Yakima Valley
 East
Valley Schools
Granger Schools
Naches
Valley Schools
Selah Schools
Sunnyside
Schools
Toppenish
Schools
Wapato
Schools
West Valley
Schools
Yakima
Schools
Zillah
Schools
Private Schools
Christa McAuliffe
Academy
Riverside
Christian School
St. Joseph Marquette
Catholic School
GreatSchools
SchoolMatters
Higher Education
Central
Washington University – Yakima
Eastern Washington State University
Heritage
University
Washington
State University - Yakima Academic Center
Yakima Valley Community
College
Sports in the Yakima Valley
 Yakima
is known thru out the Northwest for its facilities, weather, accommodations
and events for both participant and spectator sports. The Yakima
Valley Sports Commission works to coordinate and stage these
events. Kiwanis Fields at the Gateway Sports Complex and Carlin
Park in Selah are both newly constructed softball fields attracting
tournaments, players and spectators.
Annually, the Yakima
Valley SunDome hosts many tournaments and sporting events.
Seating from 4,000 to over 8,000 depending on the seating configuration,
this beautiful facility hosts a wide variety of events from rodeos
and concerts to basketball and volleyball.
Right next door to the SunDome and just off the I-82 freeway
is Yakima
Speedway, a ½ mile circular track that is NASCAR sanctioned
and together with
Renegade Raceway a dragstrip near Wapato cater to the racing
fan.
 With
the newly constructed 12 courts at Kimmel
Park and the 13 outdoor and 8 indoor courts at the private
Yakima
Tennis Club, central location and dependable weather, Yakima
is a center for tennis in the Northwest. Annually, these facilities
host major school, college, and amateur tennis tournaments.
Professional Sports Teams
Looking forward to an evening of cheering on the home team? Yakima
has three professional sports teams that offer fans hours of entertainment.
Yakama Sun
Kings - CBA Basketball
Yakima
Bears - Minor League Baseball
Yakima Reds
- USL Soccer
Arts, Theatres, Museums
The Arts
 The
Capitol Theatre - One of Yakima’s most treasured
historic venues, hosts over 150 events each year, including top-quality
touring Broadway musicals. It is also home to a variety of productions
presented by numerous local organizations, such as Yakima Symphony
Orchestra, Town Hall Lecture Series, Youthworks, The Memorial
Follies and many local dance studios.
The
Seasons Performance Hall - Converted in 2005 from
an historic church this hall has quickly become a site for jazz,
Latin, and classical music, with weekly programs featuring international
performers at the highest level. The hall, located in downtown
Yakima, boasts the fine architecture, outstanding acoustics, and
elegance of the great concert halls of Europe.
Yakima
Theatres - If movies are your choice for entertainment,
you will enjoy a night out at one of the Yakima Theatres. With
three locations showing as many as 24 different titles, you will
be sure to find a movie that entertains you.
Allied
Arts Center Theatre - The Warehouse Theatre Company
WTC has provided affordable live theatre to the Yakima Valley
for almost sixty years. It produces five shows in an intimate
200 seat theatre at the Allied Arts Center which was originally
a fruit warehouse located just of Lincoln Avenue.
 Central
Theatre Ensemble – each quarter, Central Washington
University theatre department offers a number of excellent plays.
Located in Ellensburg, just a 45 minute drive north of Yakima.
The Yakima
Symphony Orchestra and Yakima
Symphony Chorus perform for enthusiastic audiences
throughout the year. The Yakima Valley Folklife Festival Association
organizes a Folklife Concert Series and yearly festival in celebration
of local cultures. The Yakima 4th of July Celebration brings together
the valley's residents for a firework filled extravaganza.
Art Galleries
Whether you are an artist, a collector, or just appreciate fine
art, you will enjoy the many exhibits featured at Yakima area
art galleries.
Red Gallery - Offering art classes for all ages,
gallery space for artists, and studio space for lease, Red Gallery
is located in Downtown Yakima at 30 N. 3rd Street, Yakima, 98901.
Phone 509-469-2766.
Allied
Arts of Yakima Valley
Larson
Gallery
Museums
 Spend
an afternoon exploring the history and culture of the Yakima Valley
by visiting one of the area’s museums. Yakima
Valley Museum just completed a major expansion and
renovation, located in picturesque Franklin Park, provides insight
to early life in the Yakima Valley. Or, enjoy Yakima’s living
museum, the Yakima Area Arboretum.
McAllister
Museum of Aviation
Yakama
Nation Cultural Heritage Center
Yakima
Area Arboretum
Yakima
Electric Railway Museum
Northern Pacific
Railway Museum – Toppenish
Sunnyside
Historical Museum
Wine Tours
 Wine
touring has become a significant attraction with wineries located
in the Yakima Valley. Tour companies can make your visit comfortable,
informative and safe. Detailed below are links to the various
tour companies:
A+ Pacific Limousine
Bon Vivant
Tours
Clipper
Vacations
Culinary
Expeditions Tour Company
Four
Star Limousine
Rattlesnake
Hills Wine Trail publishes a brochure with a self- guided
tour of 15 wineries.
Scacco’s
Ultimate Vintage Tours
Shuttle
Express
Vintage
Valley Limousine
Washington
Wine Tours
Yakima
Valley Tour
Wineries
The Yakima Valley is home to some of the nation’s finest
wineries. Not all are open for tasting. Pick up a map at the Yakima
Valley Visitors and Convention Center, conveniently located
at 101 Fair Avenue just off the I-82 freeway in Yakima, or download
the Rattlesnake
Hills Wine Trail map. Use Exit 33A if coming from the north
or exit 33B if coming from the south to reach the information
center.
 Service
Code Key – Furnished courtesy of the Rattlesnake
Hills Wine Trail
WT Complimentary wine tasting
P Picnic facilities on site
GS Gift Shop
BR Banquet room facilities
T Large tour group welcome with prior arrangement
V Vineyards on site
Open in Winter (Check for days and hours)
Here is a list of the Yakima Valley wineries:
Agate Field Vineyard 2911 Roza Drive, Zillah
98953
Hours April 1, through 2nd week in December, Friday – Sunday
11:00am – 5:00pm
www.agatefieldvineyard.com
Phone: 509-930-0806
Agate Field is a family owned and operated winery centrally located
in the Yakima Valley on the hills above Whiskey Canyon. We offer
a limited production of superb 100% estate grown red wines, each
exhibiting their own unique qualities. Our family invites you
to come visit us in a relaxing country setting – at our
new winery. Complimentary wine tasting, picnic facilities on site,
and large tour groups are welcome with prior arrangement.
Bonair Winery 500 South Bonair Road, Zillah
98953
800.882.8939, 509.829.6027
Fax: 509.829.6410
winemaker@bonairwine.com
www.bonairwine.com
Hours: Daily 10-5. Winter hours daily 10-4:30. W, P, GS, BR, T,
V
 Founded
in 1985, the Puryears invite you to visit “The little hobby
that got out of hand” and share our passion for winemaking.
We feature buttery Chardonnays, elegant barrel-aged Reds, fruity
sipping Wines, Mead, and Port. Enjoy the vineyards, duck pond,
koi pond, and gazebo. Experience our new Tasting Château.
Meet Bung the Wonder Dog. Picnic food and tapas are available
for enjoyment in our picnic area. The winery is available for
private events. Bus tours and large groups please call ahead for
VIP service.
Claar Cellars 1001 Vintage Valley Parkway, Zillah
98953
509.829.6810
Fax: 509.829.6812
zillah@claarcellars.com
www.claarcellars.com
Hours: Mar-Oct daily 10-6. Nov-Feb Wed-Sun 11-5. (10-6 all Rattlesnake
Hills Wine Trail Events.) W, P, GS, T, Old World Tradition—New
World Quality—Blending for Perfection. An estate winery
dedicated to the proposition that wine is fun, healthy, and an
integral part of the good life. Our Tasting Room is located in
Zillah, next to Interstate 82 at Exit 52, an easy weekend trip
from the Seattle or Portland areas. Join us for our Premium wines
including Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah.
Côte Bonneville 2841 Fordyce Road, Sunnyside
(509) 837-2794 Not open for tasting.
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Côte Bonneville, is committed to producing the best expression
of our DuBrul Vineyard each vintage. We harvest Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, and Cabernet Franc at the point of optimal ripeness, vinify
each lot separately, then age the wines in new French oak barrels
from different cooperages. After six months, the individual wines
are assessed, oak and toast levels are evaluated, then we blend
so the flavors will marry during the next year in barrel. The
wines are allowed to develop further in bottle prior to release.
Covey Run 2310 Holmason Road, Sunnyside
425-488-8164 Not open for tasting.
www.coveyrun.com
Covey Run was founded in 1982 and has established itself as a
leading producer of outstanding varietal wines from Washington
State's fertile Yakima Valley. Year after year, wine lovers and
critics continue to recognize the unmatched quality and value
found in Covey Run wines, honoring them with growing popularity
and acclaim.
 Desert
Hills 1208 North First Street, Yakima 98901
Hours may vary – please call.
Phone: 509-453-0503 Fax: 509-453-0521
www.deserthillswinery.com
At Desert Hills, we produce our wines with care, dedication,
and attention to the smallest detail. We handcraft richly flavored
wines, using carefully selected grapes from the finest growing
areas of the Columbia Valley. However, we believe the vineyard
is only the first step toward excellence and the winery must transcend
the vineyard.
Donitelia Winery 321 East Yakima Avenue, Suite
B, Yakima 98901
Hours Tuesday–Friday, 3pm–6pm; Saturday, noon-6pm.
Phone: 509-452-9900
www.donitelia.com
Great grandmother Maria Prospera “Donitelia” Melfi
Maiocco would be proud that the family tradition of handcrafting
classic Italian wines continues in her honor. Donitelia Winery,
located in the Westside Merchant District to downtown Yakima is
open for special occasions, major wine events, or by appointment.
The warm inviting tasting room is a perfect place to meet friends
and family and to sample a beautiful Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Barbera,
or Pino Grigio. Complimentary wine tasting.
Don Quixote Wines 604 Elm Street, Grandview
(509) 882-6111
Weekdays,10am-4pm; By Appointment Only
www.quixotewinery.com/philosophy.html
Don Quixote Wines is a blossoming winery located in Grandview
shington, in the heart of the Yakima Valley grape appellation.
Our company was formed through the efforts of its owner, Jose
G. Cervantes, his father and mother, Andres and Guadalupe Cervantes,
and the added work of his father-in-law, Eusebio Castilleja. Their
ownership of some of the state's oldest and most prestigious vineyards,
the Roza Berge', has brought numerous award winning wines to the
discriminating wine drinker. Our current tasting room and storage
location is a rustic and earthy warehouse that epitomizes the
Cervantes family. Please drop by to enjoy a taste of Manchego
Real, the splendid man of La Mancha! SALUD!
 Eaton
Hill Winery 530 Gurley Road, Granger 98932
866.EATONHILL (328-6644), 509.854.2220
Fax: 509.854.2508
Hours: Feb-Nov daily 10-5. Dec-Jan daily 12-4. W, P, GS, T, V
Eaton Hill Winery was established in 1988. Restoration of the
historical building (Rinehold Cannery) continues. We invite you
to taste our handcrafted wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, Semillon, Gamay, Autumn Red, Mélange de Rouges,
Riesling, Sun Glow, Orange Muscat, Sweet Bisbee, Malvasia d’Oro,
Ambrosia, and Port Style in Cabernet. Gift Items, RV easy access.
Bicyclists welcome. Picnic area.
Horizon’s Edge Winery 4530 East Zillah
Drive, Zillah 98953
509.829.6401
yvwine@aol.com
Hours: Mar-Nov Thu-Mon 11-5. Tue-Wed by chance. Closed Dec-Feb.
(Open Presidents’ Day Weekend 11-5). Groups of 10 or more
please call ahead. W$, T, V
A real working winery, 18 acres of prime vineyard, and a panoramic
view from the tasting room. You get to see the tanks and barrels
being worked! All wines are produced in small batches: Pinot Noir,
Monster Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Merlot, and Cabernet
Sauvignon. Have a sweet tooth? Try the Ice Wine, Nouveaux-Riche,
Port, or Cream Sherry.
Hyatt Vineyards 2020 Gilbert Road, Zillah 98953
509.829.6333
www.hyattvineyards.com
Hours: Daily 11-5. Winter hours daily 11-4:30. W, P, GS, T, V
In the heart of the new Rattlesnake Hills appellation, Hyatt
Vineyards pioneered the popularity of Merlot, now half our production.
Concentrating on red wine, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah,
in 2005 Hyatt added a “Reserve” tier of wines under
the Roza Ridge label that has met with great success due to quality
and value. We also produce dry Chardonnay, off-dry Riesling, dark
Rosé from Black Muscat, and Late Harvest Riesling and—vintage
permitting—a rare Ice Wine titled “Winter Harvest.”
Located just outside Zillah in the northern Yakima Valley, our
spacious tasting room overlooks a large picnic area with stunning
views of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier. The winery is also available
for private rental.
Kana Winery 10 S. 2nd Stree, Yakima 98901
Hours Monday through Saturday 12:00 -6:30 Sunday 12:00 - 5:00
Phone: 509-453-6611 Fax: 509-453-6613
kanawinery@aol.com
www.kanawinery.com
 Kana
is a native word for the spirit or the fire within a mountain,
in reference to the perceived supernatural power of volcanic activity.
Kana Winery wines are the result of the careful selection of fruit
from the very best vineyards, with emphasis on Rhone varietals
along with specially selected wines from single vineyards that
express a sense of "place". Taking the magic from the
vineyard to your table is Kana Winery’s mission. Our sales
and tasting room is conveniently located in the historic district
of downtown Yakima, in the Larson Bldg.
Complimentary wine tasting, Gift Shop, Banquet room facilities.
Maison de Padgett Winery 2231 Roza Drive, Zillah
98953
509.829.6412, 509.829.6401
yvwine@aol.com
Hours: Thu-Mon 11-5. Tue-Wed by chance. Dec-Feb by appointment.
Groups of 10 or more call ahead. W$, P, GS, BR, T
Size Matters! Owned and operated by a small local family specializing
in good conversation and quality wine. Come explore our European
Gardens, relax on the shaded patio with your lunch, or enjoy the
panoramic view from the tasting room. Wines crafted with a twist!
Reds, Whites, Sweets, and Ports are produced.
Manchego Real 604 Elm Street, Grandview
509-882-6111 10am-4pm and by appointment
cervantes@futurelnk.net
www.manchegoreal.com
Manchego Real was formed by the Cervantes family of Sunnyside,
where their vineyards lie in the Roza Berge’ region of the
Yakima Valley. From its quality plantings, the finest grapes are
raised. Visit us at our rustic tasting room in Grandview and enjoy
our various seasonal celebrations of distinguished wines. Join
the revelry of Manchego Real, the splendid Manchegan! Salud.
Masset Winery 620 East Parker Heights Road,
Wapato 98951
509.877.6675
Hours: Feb-Nov Thu, Fri, Mon 2-5, Sat-Sun 11-5. Dec-Jan by appointment.
W, T
massetwine@nwinfo.net
www.massetwinery.com
Located amongst beautiful orchards in the Rattlesnake Hills lies
our tasting room, an historical 1905 French-inspired farmstead
belonging to Winemaker and Executive Chef Greg Masset and his
wife and artist Michaela. Our passion is to join classical cuisine
with outstanding wines. We welcome you to taste our full-bodied
supple reds, late harvest desserts, and ruby Port. .. leaving
your palate elevated!
Paradisos del Sol 3230 Highland Drive, Zillah
98953
509.829.9000, 509.829.5590
Fax: 509.829.6227
info@paradisosdelsol.com
www.paradisosdelsol.com
Hours: Daily 11-6. Winter hours may vary, please call. W, P, GS,
T, V
We, Paul and Barbara, drink more of our wines than anyone else.
It has to be wholesome, wholistic, hedonistic, and yummy. Traditional
wines with our unique twist. Slow wines for slow food, friends,
family, and fun. No faux château here—it’s “the
House” with chickens, geese, cats, dogs, fish, frogs. ..
family friendly. Kevin’s Jellybean Store (Valley’s
best cherries and melons). Come Taste Paradise in a garden of
the sun!
Paul Thomas 2310 Holmason Road, Sunnyside
charla.metcalf@cwine.com
www.paulthomaswinery.com
Paul Thomas wines are known to exhibit the true and full varietal
character of the grapes from which they are made. Year after year,
Paul Thomas Winery continues to create classic European vinifera
wines that garner praise and acclaim both regionally and nationally.
With a portfolio that includes a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Cabernet-Merlot blend, Paul Thomas wines are distinctly
Washington and are characterized by rich fruit flavors and aromas.
Celebrated by our loyal consumers for over 20 years, Paul Thomas
wines are food friendly and perfect pairings to almost any meal.
 Piety
Flats Winery 2560 Donald-Wapato Road, Wapato 98951
509.877.3115
info@pietyflatswinery.com
www.pietyflatswinery.com
Hours: Mar-Oct Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Nov-Dec daily 10-5. Jan-Feb
Sat-Sun noon-5. W, P, GS, T
Jim and Kris Russi have produced some very distinctive Rattlesnake
Hills and Yakima Valley wines. The tasting room is situated in
the 1911 Mercantile Building with its old country store charm,
famous for our Peach Sundaes and Thomas Kemper Root Beer Floats,
where you can sample Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet-Merlot blend, Pinot
Grigio/Chardonnay blend, Cabernet Port, Black Muscat, Chenin Blanc,
Gewürztraminer, Late Harvest Dessert Wine, and Riesling.
Portteus Vineyards 5201 Highland Drive, P.O.
Box 1444, Zillah 98953
509.829.6970
www.portteus.com
Hours: Daily 10-5. W, T, V
Red-wine lovers’ destination for over 20 years! Now with
indoor plumbing! Red Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Malbec, a Cabernet
Port, and Chardonnay for red wine drinkers! 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.
Running Springs Wine’s Tasting Room Located
in Thompson’s Farm Market 9950 HWY 12, Naches 98937
HoursApril through May weekends 10am to 5pm; June through October
daily 10am to 5pm.
runningspringswine@transedge.com
Phone: 509-653-2848
At the northern entrance to Washington’s Wine Country you
will find Running Springs Wine’s tasting room at Thompson’s
Farm Market. Running Springs Vineyard is located in the Naches
River Valley. Visit our wine tasting room and experience the valley’s
hospitality. Enjoy the relaxed country experience, just a few
minutes from one of the premier national parks, Mount Rainier.
Sagelands Vineyard 71 Gangl Road, Wapato 98951
Hours Daily 10am to 5pm.Winter 10am - 4pm
www.sagelandsvineyard.com
Phone: 509-877-2112 Fax: 509-877-3377
Located at the western gateway to Yakima Valley, Sagelands Vineyard’s
tasting room presents not only stunning wines but also panoramic
views of the Yakima Valley and Mt. Adams. We focus on producing
quality Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley’s
“Four Corners.” Take exit 40 on I-82, just 10 minutes
south of Yakima. Picnic facilities on site, Gift Shop, Large tour
group welcome with prior arrangement.
Severino Cellars 1717 1st Ave, Zillah 98953
509.829.3800
Fax 509.829.6487
info@severinocellars.com
www.severinocellars.com
Hours: Presidents’ Day Weekend-Nov daily 10-6. Dec-Feb Sat-Sun
11-5 or by appointment. W, P, GS, T
Severino Cellars invites you to stop in and experience our down-home
hospitality and newly released wines. Housed in a turn-of-the-century
farm house you will find our location convenient, grounds warm
and welcoming, and a view of Mt. Adams to boot. We welcome you
to stop in and “sit a spell” in our parlor or on our
porch, visit with family, make friends, and, most importantly,
enjoy wine!
Sheridan Vineyard 2980 Gilbert Road, Zillah
(425) 401-0167 Fax 425-746-1860
Saturdays, 11am-5pm
sheridanvineyard@attbi.com
www.sheridanvineyard.com
Hours Friday, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm.
Sheridan Vineyard maintains the philosophy that great wine is
grown not made. Our 100% estate grown wines come from our 76 acre
vineyard located in the Yakima Valley. Our goal is to produce
wines that are distinctive and fully express our vineyards' unique
climate and soil. We also offer limited production varietals wines
such as Cab Franc, Merlot, Malbec and a few other surprises too.
Silver Lake at Roza Hills 1500 Vintage Road,
Zillah 98953
509.829.6235
Fax: 509.829.6895
www.silverlakewinery.com
Hours: Dec-Mar 11-4. Apr-Nov 10-5. W, P, GS, BR, T, V
When you visit us at Roza Hills you will experience the romance
of the vineyard setting. Picnic on our spacious "viniferanda"
adjacent to the historic Roza Hills vineyard. Banquet facilities
are available for everything from weddings to corporate meetings.
We host many special events year round. "Come for the wine,
stay for the view!"
Steppe Cellars 1991 Chaffee Road, Sunnyside
98944
509.837.8281 (phone and fax)
steppecellars@steppecellars.com
www.steppecellars.com
Hours: Apr-Nov Fri-Sun 11-5, Sat 10-6. Presidents’ Day
Weekend Fri-Mon 11-5, Sat 11-6. Always by appointment. W, P
Steppe Cellars is now two years old. In addition to our award-winning
Gewürztraminer and Dry Riesling, this year we have added
a delightful Pinot Noir, 2005 Syrah and Merlot, as well as barrel-aged
Semillon and an aromatic Late Harvest Riesling. All crafted by
Anke Freimuth-Wildman, Steppe Cellars' German-trained winemaker.
When you visit our rustic-chic tasting room, plan to have a picnic
in our cherry orchard and enjoy the commanding view.
Tanjuli 4530 East Zillah Drive, Zillah
509-829-6401 By Appointment
tanjuli@gmail.com
Winemaker Tom Campbell has over 22 years experience producing
fine Bordeaux style reds. His extensive knowledge combined with
carefully selected grapes from mature vineyards produce wines
of unbelievable depth and complexity. The wines are sold to only
a few select shops, restaurants. Wine lovers may contact Tanjuli
by email for information about direct shipment.
Tefft Cellars 1320 Independence Road, P.O. Box
385, Outlook 98938
888.549.7244, 509.837.7651
Fax: 509.839.REDS (7337)
tcwinery@aol.com
www.tefftcellars.com
Hours: Daily 10-5. W, P, GS, T, V
Tefft Cellars is dedicated to producing handcrafted wines, including
award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Italian varietals, ports,
dessert and sparkling wines. The tasting room and picnic deck
overlook the vineyard adjacent to Tefft’s newly remodeled
Outlook Inn Guest House. We invite you to stop by.
Tucker Cellars 70 Ray Road, Sunnyside
(509) 837-8701 9 - 5 daily
wineman@televar.com
www.tuckercellars.com
The Tucker Family has grown vinifera grapes in teh Yakima Valley
since 1933. their Sunnyside farm expanded with orchards and vegetable
crops, and today they invite you to visit the Tucker Cellars winery
and their adjacent market of farm fresh fruit and produce.
Two Mountain Winery 2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah
98953
509.829.3900
Fax: 509.829.3904
info@twomountainwinery.com
www.twomountainwinery.com
Hours: Presidents’ Day Weekend-Nov daily 10-6. Dec-Feb
by appointment. W, P, GS, T
Within a few steps of the tasting room, the inspiration for our
winery’s name rises high above the clouds. In the shadows
of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier, the Brothers Rawn pursue their
passion. .. WINE!
 Windy
Point Vineyards 420 Windy Point Drive, Wapato 98951
Hours: Thursday through Monday 10 am to 5 pm February - November
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm December and January
windypoint@nwinfo.net
www.windypointvineyards.com
Phone: 509-877-6824
Fax: 509-877-2077
Owners/growers Mike & Liz Stepniewski offer you a “birds
eye view” of the Yakima Valley while sampling their award
winning wines. Specializing in Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon, and red blends. Picnic amongst the roses and browse
the gift shop. No buses or limousines without prior arrangements.
Trailers and motor homes over 30 feet please call ahead. Complimentary
wine tasting, picnic facilities and gift shop.
Wineglass Cellars 260 N, Bonair Road, Zillah
98953
Hours Thursday through Sunday (Monday holidays) 10:30am to 5:00pm.
Open Presidents Weekend through November 30th.
sales@wineglasscellars.com
www.wineglasscellars.com
Phone: 509-829-3011
The desire to return to our country life roots combined with
our passion for wine was reason enough to say good-bye to Seattle.
Owners/winemakers Linda and David Lowe established Wineglass Cellars
in 1994. We are a small winery and built to stay that way. Wines
include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Rose,
Red Table, and Port. Picnic facilities on site, and gift shop,
Large tour group are welcome with prior arrangement.
Yakima Cellars 32 N. 2nd Street, Yakima 98901
Hours: Thursday–Saturday 11am–7pm; Sunday 1pm–5pm.
Open by appointment.
Phone: 509-469-0621
wine@yakimacellars.com
www.yakimacellars.com
Yakima Cellars invites you to visit us and try our award-winning
wines while relaxing in our charmingly elegant new tasting room.
Yakima Cellars winery is located in the heart of Yakima’s
art and entertainment district conveniently located within walking
distance to many of Yakima’s finest restaurants, hotels,
and the historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Yakima. Complimentary
wine tasting, gift shop and banquet room facilities. Large tour
groups are welcome with prior arrangement.
Winter Sports
The Yakima Valley located at the base of the Cascade Mountains
is blessed with a wide range of winter snow sport options.
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
White Pass Ski Resort
is located less than 1 hour up highway 12. Averaging over 300
inches of the driest snow in the Cascades, this family orientated
resort provides runs from beginner to expert.
Snoqualmie
Pass with Summit West, Central,, & East and Alpental
offers a wide variety of skiing options just a little over 1 hour
away along interstate I-82. They even have a tubing center for
enthusiasts.
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Both Snoqualmie
Pass with over 50K of groomed trails and White
Pass offer Nordic Centers. Additionally, trails are available
on Chinook, White and Snoqualmie Pass with information available
from the Gifford
Pinchot National Forest and Okanogan-Wenatchee
National Forest.
Snowmobiling
With four mountain passes, four ridges and miles of foothills
Yakima is a snowmobiler’s paradise. It is easy to find untracked
areas or to join with others on cross country treks.
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