Tri-Cities, WA is built on the very conditions needed to grow premium quality wine grapes. Vineyards and wineries prove to be the main source of tourism in the Tri-Cities year after year, with many wineries providing a fantastic experience that caters to large and small groups alike. Visiting winemakers can provide a rich history of the wine, allowing you to experience fantastic events and ignite within you a real passion for varietals. With over 200 wineries, vineyards and distilleries in the Tri-Cities area, we have listed in no particular order a few of our favorite wineries that are definitely worth the visit.
1. Bookwalter Winery – https://www.bookwalterwines.com/
Location: Richland Opening Hours: Daily, 12 Noon – Close
With the tag line of ‘literally, the best Washington wine’, Bookwalter Winery has big shoes to fill. Visitors to Bookwalter Winery praise the wonderful atmosphere, attentive service and enticing food available. The Bookwalter family provide an upgraded wine tasting experience and continues to set new trends among neighbouring Richland wineries.
2. Bernard Griffin Winery – http://www.barnardgriffin.com/
Location: Richland Opening Hours: Daily, 10 am – Close
Bernard Griffin Winery is an award winning winery that boasts of an ‘ever-expanding palette of artisanal wines.” As well as a tasting room, DB Studio and an eatery, Bernard Griffin Winery also hosts a variety of social events such as Tuesday Night Trivia and live music nights. Bernard Griffin is a fantastic and popular social hub for wine lovers and novices alike.
3. Gordon Estate Winery & Vineyard – http://gordonwines.com/
Location: Pasco Opening Hours: Contact the winery for current hours & events.
Gordon Estate Winery is the oldest estate winery in Washington that uses nothing but estate-grown grapes to produce their selection of wines. Tours and tasting room sessions are by appointment only. You can contact Gordon Estate directly by calling (509) 427-6331 to arrange an appointment. Visitors to the wine bar, located in a separate Pasco location, praise the reasonable prices, generous helpings of food and outstanding quality of wine. The winery is open to the public from 11am daily.
4. Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery – http://www.gooseridge.com/
Location: Richland Opening Hours: Daily, 11 am – 6 pm
Goose Ridge Estate hand-crafts a fine variety of premium wines all chosen for their exceptional character and complexity. Their Richland tasting room is in the very heart of their breath-taking vineyard and ranks highly on Trip Advisor’s ‘things to do in Richland’. The tasting room is open 11 am – 6 pm daily, however extended seasonal hours may apply. Visitors praise Goose Ridge Winery’s spacious and inviting tasting room and warm, friendly environment.
5. Badger Mountain Vineyard & Powers Winery – http://www.badgermtnvineyard.com/
Location: Kennewick Opening Hours: Daily, 10 am – 5 pm
Badger Mountain Vineyard became Washington’s first ever certified organic vineyard back in 1990 and continues to produce exceptional, organic wines almost three decades later. Powers Winery, located on site at the Badger Mountain Vineyard, sources high quality grapes that produce compelling and harmonious wines. The owner, Bill Powers, takes great pride in the low-cost, unique wines available for visitors to indulge in.
6. Claar Cellars Vineyard & Winery – http://www.claarcellars.com/
Location: Pasco Opening Hours: 10 am – 6 pm
Claar Cellars Winery is a family run vineyard and winery built on a spectacular 120 acres of land. Claar Cellars use their home grown quality wine grapes to produce a selection of award winning wines ranging from Riesling to Cabernet Sauvignon. Visitors to the winery praise the rich selection of wines, convenient location and the knowledgeable, friendly staff.
7. Kitzke Cellars – http://www.kitzkecellars.com/
Location: Richland Opening Hours: Daily, 11 am – 5 pm
Kitzke Cellars produce a wonderful section of hand-crafted quality wines. Overall, the family and staff behind Kitzke Cellars provide a passionate and enriching wine tasting experience that is not to be missed. The tasting rooms are open to the public between the hours of 11 am – 5 pm Monday to Saturday and 12 pm – 4 pm on a Sunday. The family and staff behind Kitzke Cellars recommend that all visitors call ahead to schedule a tour of the vineyard and to arrange a tasting session, however this isn’t a necessity.
8. Cooper Wine Company – http://www.marketvineyards.com/
Location: Benton City Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
9. Hamilton Cellars – http://www.hamiltoncellars.com/
Location: Benton City Opening Hours: Daily, 11 am – 5 pm Sun – Thurs. 11 am – 6 pm Fri & Sat
Hamilton Cellars are the only fully solar powered winery and vineyard located in two Washington locations of Richland and Red Mountain. The company specializes particularly in Malbec wines but grows a selection of other wines too. An events calendar for the tasting room at Hamilton Cellars is available to view on the website and features a variety of exciting events. Visitors praise their superb red wines, incredible service and the unforgettable atmosphere.
10. Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard – http://www.terrablanca.com/
Location: Benton City Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 6pm
Terra Blanca is a multi-award winning Kennewick winery and estate vineyard that offers an ever changing selection of wines. From spacious tasting rooms to beautifully scenic picnic areas within the vineyard, Terra Blanca offers a unique and unforgettable wine tasting experience. Visitors to Terra Blanca Winery and Vineyard praise the beautiful surroundings, attentive service and the knowledgeable staff. Visitors also compliment the mouth-watering food that is now available at the winery.
11. Smasne Cellars – http://smasnecellars.com/
Location: Kennewick Opening Hours: Closed Monday
Smasne Cellars provides artisanal hand-crafted wines in a beautifully quaint wine tasting environment. Smasne Cellars are open Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 11 am and 8 pm and open 12 pm to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors to Smasne Cellars praise the variety of fantastic wines on offer, the live music and the relaxing, comfortable wine tasting environment.
12. Tapteil Vineyard – http://www.tapteil.com
Location: Kennewick Opening Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sundays 11 am – 5 pm
Tapteil Vineyard is a small but well-established vineyard and winery that provides premium, great tasting wine to several other Washington wineries. Public wine tasting sessions are only available April through to December, however, special events and wine tasting sessions can be booked in throughout the year. Visitors to Tapteil Vineyard compliment the beautiful picnic setting, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. We recommend that you sample Tapteil’s imported selection of olives and balsamic vinegars too.
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