Introduction
150 miles SE of Seattle, 92 miles NW of Richland, 195 miles SW of Spokane
Considering the fact that Washington is well known for its plentiful rainfall, it may seem hard to believe that eastern Washington's Yakima Valley receives only about 8 inches of rain per year. Located 3 hours from Seattle, Yakima is in another world -- the sunny side of the Cascades. Despite the lack of rainfall, the area has become one of Washington's main apple-growing regions. Hops, used in making beer, are another important crop in the Yakima Valley, but it is grapes and the wines produced from those grapes that have been bringing the valley international attention for many years.
The city of Yakima lies at the western end of the Yakima Valley winery region, while at the eastern end is the Tri-Cities area comprising Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco. Although the Tri-Cities area has its share of wineries, it is best known for the Hanford Site, the huge military reservation where the first nuclear...
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Sheridan Vineyard
Producing limited quantities of bordeaux blends and syrah from estate-grown grapes, this winery crafts some of the valley's most distinctive wines....
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Wineglass Cellars
This small husband-and-wife winery may be the most underrated and little-known winery in the state. Owners/winemakers David and Linda Lowe produce...
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Silver Lake at Roza Hills
This is one of the state's larger wineries, with tasting rooms here and in Woodinville (near Seattle). Producing a wide range of wines, Silver...
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