Yakima Valley

Yakima Valley is home to the largest variety of produce in the Pacific Northwest including 78 percent of the hops grown in the entire nation. With fields, farms, and orchards at every turn, it’s easy to eat local in this abundant sun-kissed land. It’s also inspirational. It seems that with each passing month, more artisans are unveiling unique beverages inspired by local ingredients. Yakima Valley is known, not only for its 80-plus wineries, but it is fast becoming the craft beverage center of the Pacific Northwest.

Check out our Sip Trip: Yakima Valley for our one-day itinerary recommendations.

Featured Wineries

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Desert Wind Winery

Located at the foot of the Horse Heaven Hills in the Yakima Valley AVA, Desert Wind Winery pays homage to the area’s arid, hot climate with its name, handcrafted wines, and distinctive style of hospitality.

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Kestrel Vintners

Kestrel View Estate Vineyard is home to the oldest continually producing Chardonnay block in the state of Washington, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot plantings dating back to 1972, and many more varieties.

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Mercer Estates

MERCER ESTATES, located in Washington state, is a family-owned and -operated vineyard and winery known for its exceptional quality wines and long-held commitment to sustainable agriculture.

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Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center

Named for the late Dr. Walter J. Clore, officially recognized as the Father of Washington Wine for his life’s work studying vinifera grapes and their potential in Washington, the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center is an exciting wine tasting and education destination.

Notable Wineries

Heaven's Cave Cellars

Nestled along Washington’s Wine River Route, Heaven’s Cave Cellars represents the best of Washington wine country. 

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The Bunnell Family Cellar

Born on a family farm on the banks of the Yakima River, the wines of The Bunnell Family Cellar have recently gone public in a unique spot in Prosser's Vintner's Village.

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Prosser

Just about 150 miles from Seattle, Spokane, and Portland, Prosser reaps the benefits of its rich agricultural heritage with fabulous food, wines, and more.

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Top Stories

Gourmet Gifts: Pacific Northwest

9/1/2019

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop in the Pacific Northwest.

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Sip Trip: Yakima Valley, WA

3/21/2018

Yakima Valley is one of the few places in the Pacific Northwest where you can ski, bike, hike, and golf, and taste, all in the same day. 

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Pacific Northwest: Foodie Finds

7/19/2017

Follow us and sample, shop, learn about, and savor the Pacific Northwest's flavors!

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Yakima Valley, WA

6/28/2017

A bit more than two hours southeast of Seattle, the Yakima Valley has an average of 300 days of sunshine and a bounty of just about everything.

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Yakima Valley, WA - Beer Comes From Here

1/18/2017

A bit more than two hours southeast of Seattle, the Yakima Valley has an average of 300 days of sunshine and a bounty of just about everything.

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Wine Country Experiences Washington

8/4/2016

AS A WINE COUNTRY, the state of Washington is unlike any other. Most of the state’s vineyards lie east of the Cascade Mountains where, on average, the sun shines more than 300 days per year.

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Yakima Valley, Taste Where it Grows

8/1/2016

On average the sun shines more than 300 days a year on the fertile Yakima Valley, making it a mecca for wine, spirits, and farm-to-table food.

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Yakima Valley, WA: A Trail for Every Taste

7/1/2015

With hops. vineyards, and orchards at every turn, the new Spirits and Hops Trail gives you a taste of all Yakima Valley has to offer.

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Tour Journal: Prosser, WA

7/1/2015

This year, I’m going to spend some getaway time in Prosser, the birthplace of the Washington wine industry! Surrounded by the Horse Heaven Hills and nestled among thriving vineyards and orchards, the town sounds idyllic

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From Farm to Glass in the Yakima Valley

2/1/2015

Inspired by the quality of local hops, winegrapes, and other fruits, Yakima Valley artisans are handcrafting beverages that make us say "Cheers."

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