Jacob Williams Winery – Lyle, Washington
Come and visit this family owned and operated winery in the Columbia River Gorge and you may never want to leave. The Columbia River Gorge area has become a wine Mecca of sorts for those who enjoy quality wines produced by small wineries. The attention to detail, the careful selection of the grapes and the processing of the wines are of utmost importance to these vintners.
With the Jacob Williams Winery producing under 2000 cases of wine per year you can be assured that you are getting quality by perfectionists. This winery works hard to provide you with the best wines since it is named after Brad Gearhart’s, the owner, sons! With John Haw is the consultant for the winery.
The tasting room is in downtown Lyle so it’s easy for you to find. Brad’s father, Len, runs the tasting room Friday through Sunday, Noon – 5 pm. It is open from April through mid-December for your pleasure. There will be a permanent production facility and tasting room emerging from the vineyards along the banks fo the Columbia River just off Hwy 14, but it isn’t completed yet so keep your eyes open for the big day! It should be ready in the spring of 2010.
The wineries club boasts many special events throughout the year. If you are a member you can enjoy such things as barbeques, barrel tastings and even Italian dinners. You also receive a year-round discount on all wine purchases so check out becoming a member. Becoming a member of the Wine Club is free.
Jacob Williams is currently producing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Reserve Merlot, Syrah, Reserve Syrah, Zinfandel and Sadie Red, a special vintner’s blend named after the family dog. Stop in the tasting room and try these wines, you will be pleased you did.
Location of the production facility is in Hood River at 202 Wasco, right behind Wal-Mart.
Phone Number: 503-577-3906
Mailing Address: 34 State St, Lyle, WA 98635
E-mail Address: info@jacobwilliamswinery.com
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