Washington Wineries

The wineries of Washington State are achieving unprecedented success in producing a product that has been accepted wholeheartedly by both connoisseurs and the average wine consumer. Success breeds competition, and in fact there has been a phenomenal 400 percent increase in the number of Washington State wineries in the last decade.

 

Attracting some two million visitors annually, wine country touring in Washington State is rapidly becoming an industry in itself. The quality of the state’s wine is undoubtedly influenced by the fact that at a latitude of 46oN it equals the exact latitude of the storied French wine regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Nine of the state’s wineries have been designated as American Viticultural Areas (three share territory with Oregon State) and a number of other Washington State wineries are under consideration. Specifically for the benefit of those planning to visit some of these wineries, the locations around Washington State are:

 

 

Unofficial wine country regions in the state, some of which are being considered for American Viticultural Area designation, are:

 

 

 

Three Rivers Winery

5641 West Highway 12

Walla Walla, Wa. 99362 – Telephone: 509-526-9463

 

Taste award winning premium wines, browse the gift shop, tour state-of-the-art cellar facilities, and enjoy “Music on the Lawn” concerts every summer.

 

Chateau Ste. Michelle

14111 North East 145^th Street

Woodinville, Wa. 98072 – Telephone: 425-415-3300

 

Producers of award winning Eroica Riesling and red table wines. Wine cellar tours and tasting. Summer concerts on the wineries idyllic grounds.

 

Sheridan Vineyard

2980 Gilbert Street

Zillah, Wa. 98072 - Telephone: 425-746-1860

 

This winery focuses on traditional Bordeaux blend wines and 100% Syrah. Complimentary wine tasting. Picnic grounds on site.

 

Oakwood Cellars Winery

40504 North Demoss Road

Benton City, Wa. 99320 – Telephone: 509-588-5332

 

Enjoy sampling Lemberger, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lemberger Blanc, and more.

Complimentary wine tasting, gift shop and picnic facilities.

 

Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards and Winery

16304 North Dallas Road

Richland, Wa. 99320 – Telephone: 509-628-3880

 

Complimentary wine tasting of Bordeaux and Rhone variety wines from the Goose Ridge Estate vineyard. Producers of high quality, small lot wines.

 

A wine tasting tour of Washington State wineries can be an enjoyable experience, and a memorable way to take your vacation time. But a word of warning; if you are driving take care not to visit too many wineries on the same day. Those little cups of wine can add up quickly