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Washington wine region

Yakima Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Tasting rooms in and around Washington's first AVA, recognized in 1983, from downtown Yakima through the Rattlesnake Hills near Zillah to Prosser.

55+ places in Cruv · 15+ upcoming events

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Sprinklers water rows of fruit trees in an orchard below dry brown hills and a cloudy sky near Wapato in the Yakima Valley.

At a glance

Places in Cruv
55+
Upcoming events
15+
Known for
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
Nearest city
About 2.5 hours from Seattle by car

Areas in Yakima Valley

  • Rattlesnake Hills

    Centered on Zillah, on the hills' south slope. Many tasting rooms sit on estate vineyards, some with views of Mount Rainier and Mount Adams.

    25+ places in Cruv

  • Prosser

    About 50 miles from the city of Yakima. Park once and walk between a cluster of wineries, with more around town and a historic downtown.

    20+ places in Cruv

  • Yakima

    Wineries in town and out in the countryside, with tasting rooms downtown. Naches Heights is up in the Cascade foothills, northwest of the city.

    10+ places in Cruv

Also in Yakima Valley: Snipes Mountain, Naches Heights.

Know before you go

Reservations
It's a mix: some wineries take walk-ins, some pour by appointment, and larger groups often need to reserve.
Tasting fees
Many wineries waive or refund the fee with a purchase, though some don't; ask when you arrive.
Getting there
Yakima is about 2.5 hours from Seattle over Interstate 90, and about 3 hours from Portland or Spokane.
Best time to visit
Come in spring for barrel tastings in the Rattlesnake Hills or in fall for harvest. Hours differ between winter and summer, so check them before a winter visit.
Getting around
A wine country loop of about 105 miles links Yakima, Sunnyside, Prosser and Toppenish. Plan a designated driver, a rideshare or a guided tasting tour.

The year runs from spring barrel tastings through fall harvest celebrations to red wine and chocolate pairings in winter.

Yakima Valley on the map

Map of Washington showing Yakima Valley southeast of the city of Yakima (Washington wine regions)

Nearby wine regions

  • Tri-Cities & Red Mountain

    Cabernet Sauvignon leads on Red Mountain, one of Washington's smallest and warmest AVAs, with dining and lodging close by in the Tri-Cities.

    35+ places in Cruv · 10+ upcoming events

  • Walla Walla Valley

    Six wine districts on both sides of the Washington-Oregon line, close enough to visit two or more in one day.

    100+ places in Cruv · 65+ upcoming events

  • Cascade Valley & North Central

    Leavenworth's tasting rooms, Wenatchee Valley wineries among the orchards, and the Ancient Lakes, one of few Washington AVAs planted more to white than red.

    50+ places in Cruv · 20+ upcoming events