yakima valley wineries

It's one of the most popular events of the year so you can expect big crowds.

Welcome to the tourism season in the Yakima Valley. It is an industry that brings in millions of dollars and employs thousands of people in the Yakima County. Katie Heaverlo is Director of Tourism for the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau who says besides the wine and sunshine visitors come to the valley for the agriculture and the chance to pick fresh fruit...

Thousands of people from the West side of the state will be visiting Yakima Valley wineries this weekend. Barb Glover with Wine Yakima Valley says 40 wineries are serving up specialty chocolates with specialty red wines. All the wineries involved in the weekend also offer a special premiere pass so you can enjoy special events for pass holders only...

This is a big year for Yakima Valley wineries. It is the 30th anniversary of the Yakima Valley American Viticulture Area, or AVA, designation by the Federal government. Barb Glover with Wine Yakima Valley says the Yakima AVA was the first AVA in the Pacific Northwest...

The next time you are looking for a local winery, watch for the signs. New signs for wineries in the county have gone up in Sunnyside. The signs are supposed to make it easier for tourists to get to local wineries. Our news partner KIMA Action News reports more than $100,000 has been spent on installation...

Wine lovers will flood the valley this weekend for the annual Spring Barrel Tasting event. Barb Glover with Wine Yakima Valley says nearly every winery in the valley will be open serving wine from the barrel. But tasting future wine isn't the only thing happening during the weekend...

Whether you’re from the valley or planning a much-needed getaway, Spring Barrel Tasting is ready for you to take part in our wine-filled weekend of festivities. Friday, April 27 kicks off the three-day event weekend with wineries opening their cellars, vineyards, and tasting rooms to all guests...

It's almost time for Wine Yakima Valley's annual Red Wine and Chocolate event. Spend the weekend indulging in rich chocolates, red wines and activities throughout the valley. Over 40 wineries in Yakima, Prosser, Zillah and Red Mountain will be offering decadent treats as you make your way from winery to winery...