Yakima Valley Red Route

Yakima Valley Red Wines

The Yakima Valley is well known for its many wine varietals and the reds are the favorites of many. Paired deliciously with chocolate over President's weekend each year, Yakima Valley reds will dazzle your palette. If you miss a visit to a winery, stop by the Visitor Information Center and find all of these reds in stock and ready for you to take home. Check with the wineries to confirm their operating hours. Make Your Own Wine Tasting Itinerary

Day 1

1. Yakima Valley
Visitor Information Center

101 North Fair Avenue • Yakima, WA 98901

(509) 573-3388 • visityakimavalley.org

2. Gilbert Cellars

5 North Front Street • Yakima, WA 98901
509-249-9049 • gilbertcellars.com

  • 2008 Left Bank
  • 2009 Allobroges
  • 2010 Estate Malbec

3. Kana Winery

210 South 2nd Street • Yakima, WA 98901

509-453-6611 • kanawinery.com

  • 2008 Dark Star
  • 2007 Scarlett Fire

4. Lookout Point Winery

221 Lookout Point Dr. • Selah, WA 98942

509-698-5040 • lookoutpointwinery.com

  • 2008 Malbec
  • 2009 Malbec

5. The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard

250 Ehler Rd • Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-0686 • thetastingroomyakima.com

  • 2008 Sangiovese
  • 2008 Red Mountain Melange

Day 2

1. Yakima Valley
Visitor Information Center

101 North Fair Avenue • Yakima, WA 98901

(509) 573-3388 • visityakimavalley.org

1. Windy Point Vineyards

420 Windy Point Drive • Wapato, WA 98951
509-877-6824 • windypointvineyards.com

  • 2007 Pointless Red
  • 2007 Zinfandel

3. Knight Hill Winery

5330 Lombard Loop Rd. • Zillah, WA 98953

509-865-5654 • knighthillwinery.com

  • 2009 Sangiovese
  • Cabernet-Merlot
  • Corneauxcopia

4. Bonair Winery and Vineyards

500 South Bonair Road • Zillah, WA 98953

509-829-6027 • bonairwine.com

  • Bung Dog
  • YV Cab Sauv
  • YV Merlot
  • YV Sunset

5. Tanjuli Winery

209 N. Bonair Rd • Zillah, WA 98953

509-731-4829 • tanjuli.com

  • 2008 Malbec
  • 2007 Petite Verdot

6. Wineglass Cellars

260 N. Bonair Rd. • Zillah, WA 98953

509-829-3011 • wineglasscellars.com

  • 2006 Capizimo
  • 2007 Merlot

7. Portteus Vineyards

5201 Highland Drive • Zillah, WA 98953

509-829-6970 • portteus.com

  • Rattlesnake Red
  • 2009 Malbec
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cab-Franc
  • Syrah
  • Road Run Red

8. Claar Cellars

1001 Vintage Valley Parkway • Zillah, WA 98953

509-829-6810 • claarcellars.com

  • 2009 Sangiovese
  • Cabernet-Merlot
  • Corneauxcopia

9. Steppe Cellars

1991 Chaffee Rd. • Sunnyside, WA 98938

509-837-8281 • steppecellars.com

  • 2008 Merlot
  • 2008 Artemisia Red Blend

10. Yakima Valley Vintners (YVCC)

1991 Chaffee Rd. • Sunnyside, WA 98938

509-837-8281 • steppecellars.com

  • 2009 Midterm Merlot
  • 2008 Cap'N'Gown Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2008 Graduates Last Hyrah Syrah
  • 2009 Deans List Syrah
  • Split Campus Blend Red

Day 3

1. Yakima Valley
Visitor Information Center

101 North Fair Avenue • Yakima, WA 98901

(509) 573-3388 • visityakimavalley.org

2. Tucker Cellars

70 Ray Rd.• Sunnyside, WA 98944

509-837-8701 • tuckercellars.net

  • Kiowa Cab Frand & Kiowa Blackberry
  • 2007 Sangiovese

3. Barrel Springs Winery

46601 N. Gap Rd. • Prosser, WA 99350

509-786-3166 • barrelspringswinery.com

  • 2008 BS Red
  • 2008 Merlot
  • 2008 Cab Sauv
  • 2008 Syrah

4. Pontin Del Roza

35502 North Hinzerling Road • Prosser, WA 99350

509-786-4449 • pontindelroza.com

  • 2009 Vino Da Tavola

5. Gamache Vintners (Vintner's Village)

505 Cabernet Ct. • Prosser WA, 99350

509-786-7800 • gamachevintners.com

  • 2007 Syrah
  • 2008 Merlot
  • 2009 Boulder Red

6. Thurston Wolfe Winery (Vintner's Village)

588 Cabernet Court • Prosser, WA 99350

509-786-3313 • thurstonwolfe.com

  • 2007 Zinfandel
  • 2007 Thurston Petite Syrah
  • 2009 Burgess Vineyards Syrah

7. Milbrandt Vineyards (Vintner's Village)

508 Cabernet Court • Prosser, WA 99350

509-788-0030 • milbrandtvineyards.com

  • 2007 Merlot
  • 2010 Brothers Blend Red Wine
  • 2010 Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2010 Traditions Syrah

8. Airfield Estates (Vintner's Village)

560 Merlot Drive • Prosser, WA 99350

509-786-7401 • airfieldwines.com

  • 2009 Merlot
  • 2010 Syrah
  • YV Bombshell Red
  • YV Runway Syrah

9. Kestrel Vintners

2890 Lee Road • Prosser, WA 99350

888-343-2675 • kestrelwines.com

  • 2009 Merlot
  • 2007 Sangiovese
  • 2009 Sangiovese

11. Taptiel Vineyard

20206 E. 583 PR N.E. • Benton City, WA 99320

509-588-4460 • tapteil.com

  • 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2008 Syrah
  • 2009 Syrah