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Prosser is "The Birthplace of the Washington Wine Industry" and continues to be the NAPA Valley of the Northwest. Quality vintners produce world-class wines. Perfect soil and weather in the Prosser area provide perfect growing conditions for 98% of Washington's wine grapes. You can easily tour as many as nine wineries within minutes of one another, experiencing the unique bouquet of each.

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Thus the partnership began and the result was one of the most original wines in the world: Col Solare, first produced in 1995.

Columbia Valley enjoys long sunny days and very hot summers, a climate favourable to very rich fruity grapes. The cold winters allow the vines to rest long enough to produce grapes with an intensely varietal character, thanks also to the predominantly loess soil.

Col Solare is characterful, well-structured wine, vinified in order to age stylishly for a long period of time. It is very fruity (black berry fruit) and mature tannins endow it with body and structure.

Full-bodied, aromatic, intense…Col Solare is an original interpretation of the Columbia Valley.
www.colsolare.com

Chinook Winery
The grapegrower and the winemaker - a natural union of the key elements of making wine - are brought together in the owners of Chinook Wines. Viticulturist Clay Mackey and winemaker Kay Simon are partners in both wine and marriage. Since 1985 they have hosted visitors in their charming tasting room and encourage you to enjoy their shady garden picnic area. Yakima Valley Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot are produced. Visit their website at http://www.chinookwines.com

COLUMBIA CREST
Columbia Crest is one of the most impressive wineries in the Northwest. Fashioned after a country French chateau, the winery sits amidst 2,500 acres of estate vineyards just 20 minutes south of Prosser. Picnickers enjoy the winery’s landscaped grounds, acres of lawn, scenic pond and courtyard with tables. Inside, the elegant lobby, large gift shop and tasting room top the list of visitor amenities. The winery is best known for Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz that are consistently recognized for the quality by leading wine publications. Our 2002 Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Blend ranked 33 on Wine Spectator’s list of top 100 Wines in the world for 2005.
Self-guided tours and complimentary tastings are conducted daily. Reserve tasting hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (509)875-2061 or visit the website at www.columbiacrest.com.

DESERT WIND
Prosser’s newest winery and event center boasts a 16,600-square-foot facility which includes an event facility, tasting room, banquet room, four guest rooms and a full commercial kitchen. The goal of Desert Wind will be to bring food and wine to the valley in a new and entertaining way.
The tasting room is on a grand scale with 2,200 square feet and two sets of French doors leading out to a 6,000-square-foot patio overlooking the Yakima River. The multifaceted kitchen sitting in the center of the building is designed to accommodate multiple functions, from banquet service for up to 200 guests to intimate wine dinners for less than 20. Guest chefs from all over the world will be invited to participate in cooking demonstrations, wine and food pairing classes. Visitors will find the site has great access just off Interstate 82 and Wine Country Road.
Visit us online at www.desertwindvineyard.com or call (509) 786-7277 for event information or tasting room hours.

HOGUE CELLARS
One of Washington’s most awarded wine producers, Hogue Cellars distributes its wines throughout the United States as well as internationally. The Hogue Cellars is conveniently located just off Interstate 82 at Exit 82, one mile east of Prosser. Travel time by car is three hours from Seattle, Spokane and Portland. The winery tasting room and gift shop and art gallery are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events include Spring Barrel Tasting, Red Wine & Chocolate, Summer Casebuyer’s Party and Thanksgiving in Wine Country. Call ahead for our special events and winter hours. For more information about the winery and its events, please call 1-800-565-9779 or (509)786-4557 or visit us at our website at www.hoguecellars.com.


CANYON’S EDGE
Here at Canyon’s Edge Winery we are privileged to take wine from the soil to the bottle. Our fruit comes from our own premium vineyard, the Aldercreek Vineyard, located along the south rim of the Horse Heaven Hills. The Columbia River is on our south side and our own canyon on our North. The vital heat units this area receives, along with the air movement from both the river and the canyon, allow our fruit to ripen evenly producing the grapes excellent flavors and quality that go into the making of our wines. Having our own premium vineyard allows us to control every step of the process to ensure the taste and quality of our wines. We at Canyon’s Edge strive to take this combination and produce a great wine. Come join us at our soon-to-be open tasting room in Prosser, at 10 Merlot Drive, suite D. For more information contact Brian Groth, Managing Owner of Canyon’s Edge Winery, 1130 Hale Rd. Alderdale, WA. 98935. Call him at (509)727-8975 or visit the website at www.canyonsedgewinery.com

COYOTE CANYON
Family-owned and operated, Coyote Canyon Winery started making wine with the 2004 harvest. 2006 is our first year of operating as a winery, and marks year number 12 as owners of the Coyote Canyon Vineyard. Our winery is located in downtown Prosser, 717 Sixth St., showcasing bi-monthly wine composition classes, food and wine pairing parties as well as hosting four “seasonal” special events with other Yakima Valley wineries. We also welcome you to rent our lounge for an evening or afternoon event. We welcome you to provide your own caterer or have us select one for you. We also offer limited in-house small-plate selections. Premier wines, exclusive desserts, special-order small-plate selections and the right atmosphere for your events add up to an exclusive Prosser area opportunity for an amazing time. Coyote Canyon Winery offers you a complete wine and food experience. Our relaxed and fun atmosphere will have you coming back to us over and over. For more information, contact us at (509)786-7686 or at www.coyotecanyonwinery.com.

HINZERLING WINERY
Hinzerling Winery was established in 1972 when the Wallace family moved from Seattle and planted a vineyard on the Roza, north of Prosser. Son, Mike, had been doing graduate work in viticulture and enology. The entire family tended the vines while they grew to the bearing stage. During this time, Mike worked with famed grape researcher Dr. Walter Clore at the Washington State University research center near Prosser. The Wallaces began producing wines at their Prosser winery, releasing the first wines in 1977. Tasting room hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. through 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other hours are by appointment. Now open, the Vintner’s Inn Bed and Breakfast, Restaurant and Wine Bar, emphasizing the best of regional cuisine, wines, and microbrews. Call for hours and reservations. Picnic on our grounds. Interested persons may write or call the winery to be placed on its events mailing list. The winery is located at 1520 Sheridan Ave., Prosser. For more information call (509) 786-2163 or 1-800-727-6702. You can also contact the winery at www.hinzerling.com

KESTREL VINTNERS
Capturing Washington state’s exceptional growing conditions, Kestrel Vintners has created four lines of elegant, distinctive wines: our Signature Series Old Vine Cabernet and Merlot, and Raptor Red, our flagship meritage blend. The truly unique wines of the Winemaker Select Series include Co-ferment Syrah, Wild Yeast Chardonnay, and Malbec. Our Ultra-Premium Series includes handcrafted Viognier, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvig-non and our Estate Vineyard Old Vine Chardonnay. Our Premium Table Wine Series includes pure Platinum (an off dry white blend), Rosé and the collector series Lady in Red (a multi-vintage blend). We also produce specialty wines on occasion, such as our Chardonnay Ice Wine. Our unyielding commitment to absolute quality is evident in every glass. At Kestrel Vintners, our passion for creating the perfect glass of wine is evident in every glass. At Kestrel Vintners, our passion for creating the perfect glass of wine isn’t just our focus, it’s an obsession. Visit our winery and our on- site cheese and gift shop located in the Prosser Wine and Food Park, 2890 Lee Rd., Prosser, call (888) 343-2675. www.kestrelwine.com

KIONA VINEYARDS
Kiona Vineyards Winery pioneered the widely-acclaimed Red Mountain growing region, planting its first grapes in 1975 and making its first wines in 1980. The John Williams family cordially invites you to visit the winery overlooking the vineyards and taste our internationally recognized wines. We feature a full range of handcrafted, premium varietal wines including Chardonnay, Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah, Lemberger, Chenin Blanc and several styles of Riesling, along with limited amounts of special dessert style wines featuring Gewüztraminer and Chenin Blanc Ice Wine. We also have picnic facilities available. Tasting room hours are daily noon to 5 p.m. Call (509) 588-6716. 44612 N. Sunset Rd., Benton City, WA 99320 www.kionawine.com.

MARYHILL WINERY
Maryhill Winery, Washington’s premier destination winery, is located along the banks of the Columbia River on Scenic Highway 14. A family-owned and operated winery, Maryhill produces award-winning wines from many different varietals, specializing in Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Viognier and a Winemaker’s Blend. The expansive tasting room features a self-service deli and gift shop. Maryhill Winery encourages picnicking under the covered arbor, which hosts live music most weekends during the summer. Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre will begin its concert series in late July. Visit www.maryhillwinery.com for concert schedule. Families are welcome. Tours are available, open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, WA 98620. Call toll-free (877) maryhill.

McKINLEY SPRINGS
The newest member of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, McKinley Springs Winery and Tasting Room, opened in February, 2006. The elegant distinctive red and white varietal wines feature hand-selected and harvested grapes from the Andrews Horse Heaven and McKinley Springs family-owned vineyards. These vineyards boast old vines and artesian water which-when combined with our dry desert winds, unique terroir soil and excellent vineyard management, produce superb wine grapes of intense flavor and character that wine makers have consistently desired since 1980. The tasting room includes a small retail shop featuring local art. The winery is open Thursday – Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of mid-December through mid-February, when it is closed for inventory. The winery and tasting room are located at 1201 Alderdale Rd., 28 miles southwest of Prosser and 10 miles north of the Columbia River in the Horse Heavens AVA. For information on and directions to the tasting room and future events at the winery visit www.mckinleysprings.com or call (509)894-4528.


NORTHSTAR WINERY
With its panoramic view of the Blue Mountains and surrounded by its estate vineyards, a visit to Northstar’s state-of-the-art winery is one that will be remembered. Since the first vintage (1994) Northstar has been committed to producing world-class Merlot and our beautiful winery was built with that goal in mind. Under the direction and specifications of our winemakers, our grapes are sourced from only the best vineyards. Using only the finest grapes available and the exacting care with which our wines are crafted has lead to an impressive array of acclaim for our wines over the years. We invite you to visit our tasting room and experience our award-winning Washington Merlots, including winery-only releases. Our hours are: April – December, open daily: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and January – March, open Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. We are located at 1736 JB George Rd., Walla Walla, WA 99362. Call us at 866-486-7828 or visit www.northstarmerlot.com.

PONTIN DEL ROZA
Pontin Del Roza Winery – This winery has been the dream of the Pontin family since grandfather Pontin first arrived in the Yakima Valley in the 1920s. In 1975, the family traveled to Italy to visit relatives and to see their well-established, high-trellised vineyards. The winery will crush only grapes that have been grown on the Roza, an area of south-facing slopes in the Yakima Valley where the Pontins have farmed since the 1950s. The Roza refers to 77,000 irrigated acres that stretch from an extensive canal system that diverts water from dams in the Cascade Mountains. The Pontins feel that many of the south-facing vineyard sites are proving to be excellent locations for fine-quality wine grapes. Tasting room hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The winery is three-and-a-half miles north of Prosser on Hinzerling Road. The facility will host Savor the Art on October 1 – 31, 2007, Pre-Barrel tasting April 21-22, 2007, and Barrel tasting April 27, 28, 29, 2007 and Thanksgiving in Wine Country November 23, 24, 25, 2007. Contact us at (509) 786-4449 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Powers Wine
The Powers wines are produced with the same finesse as the wines of Badger Mountain. As we progressed with the organically grown vineyard and the resulting wines, we found there was still more to do. Bottling under the Powers Winery label allows us to produce high quality wines made from varietals not yet grown in our organic vineyard. Each year, we search our growing region for the highest quality fruit with the best potential to make wine that is worthy of the consistent excellence we have come to expect from Powers Winery.
www.powerswinery.com

Sandhill Winery
Sandhill Winery is a small, family owned winery specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris and our proprietary Cinnamon Teal Red Table Wine. Our sixteen year old vineyard on Red Mountain is the source of all of our estate bottled wines.

Our Cinnamon Teal Red Table Wine, which is bottled under our Ridgefield label, is named after a duck found on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield, Washington. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this wine is donated to the Refuge. http://www.sandhillwines.com


SNOQUALMIE
Founded in 1984, Snoqualmie Vineyards is one of Washington’s first premium wineries, producing award-winning Columbia Valley wines for nearly two decades. Named Washington Winery of the Year for 2006 by Wine Press Northwest, Snoqualmie is headed up by veteran winemaker Joy Anderson who has been crafting Snoqualmie wines since 1991. Under her leadership, Snoqualmie’s reputation for producing pure varietal, food-friendly wines has been recognized across the country by critics and consumers alike. We are best known for our highly acclaimed Reserve Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley Syrah, Winemaker’s Select Riesling and our organically grown “Naked” wines. We welcome you to visit our new wine shop and tasting room located at 660 Frontier Road in Prosser, WA. Sit back and relax on our beautiful patio and experience Snoqualmie wines for yourself. Call us at 1-800-852-0885 or www.snoqualmie.com.

SPRING VALLEY
Spring Valley Vineyards is a Walla Walla winery that can trace its agricultural history back to the 1880’s when the founder’s family first began farming the family’s 1,000 acre farm. Grapes were first planted in 1993 and in 1999 the first vintage was produced. Our portfolio of wines, all named after family members, is headed by Uriah (named after founder Shari Cockrum Derby’s grandfather) a Merlot blend, which was named to the Wine Spectator’s top 100 list twice, ranking as high as No. 13 for the 2001 vintage. Our friendly tasting room, located at 7 South Fourth Street, in downtown Walla Walla, is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Our telephone number is (509) 525-1506. Visit our website at www.springvalleyvineyard.com.

TERRA BLANCA WINERY
Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard is located on 300 acres of nationally recognized Red Mountain, a premier red-grape-producing region in Washington state. The name Terra Blanca is Latin for “white earth”. High calcium carbonate content whitens the soils of our Red Mountain vineyard and helps produce the incredible depth and structure in the grapes. Visitors to Terra Blanca’s Winery and Estate Vineyard will be treated to our new facility, open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This Tuscan-style retreat is set against a backdrop of lush vineyards and rolling hills. In addition to a new and larger tasting room, guests are encouraged to enjoy a number of amenities, ensuring that their visit to Terra Blanca will be a memorable one. Adjacent to the spacious tasting room is a wood-fired oven and demonstration kitchen where fresh bread and other culinary creations will be available for guests to enjoy with our wines. Several banquet rooms, including a second-floor mezzanine, are available to suit large parties or smaller, more intimate affairs. Our new barrel storage caves offer a unique subterranean banquet room. An outdoor amphitheater overlooks a small lake and is designed to offer concert seating. The estate will showcase a variety of performances against evening illuminated views of the lower Yakima Valley. Finally, a Tuscan-inspired veranda graces two sides of the new building, providing the perfect setting for relaxing out of the intense sun, and enjoying a bottle of our wine while contemplating views of the Yakima Valley. For more information on Terra Blanca, contact us at (509)588-6082 or via our website www.terrablanca.com.

THURSTON WOLFE
Thurston Wolfe Winery is a small family winery owned by Wade Wolfe and Becky Yeaman, specializing in unique red wines and ports. Through the years, the winery has focused on high-quality, non-mainstream wines, creating a unique market niche. Today, Thurston Wolfe makes 2,400 cases of wine, including Syrah, Lemberger, Sangiovese, WA. Zinfandel, (PGV) Pinot Gris – Viongnier and J.T.W.’s Port (named after our son Joshua). All fruit is grown in Washington State. Since moving to Prosser, Thurston Wolfe has started a small estate vineyard, growing Pinot Gris, Syrah and Viognier. New Location: Take exit 80 off of I-82. Turn south travel back over freeway, turn left onto Merlot Drive (by rest area), go 1 1⁄2 miles, turn right. Thurston Wolfe is on the corner of Port and Cabernet Court. Open March 1 through April 1, Saturday and Sunday at noon. April 1 through December 15, Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday holidays). Call (509) 786-3313 or go to www.thurstonwolfe.com.

VineHeart Winery
Our winery is located overlooking the Yakima Valley. Built in 2002 by the winemaker, George Schneider, it offers many unique features such as clean picnic areas and a beautiful view for your next picnic or small function. We also have a certified kitchen to prepare specialty dinners or lunches. Fresh cherries and apples are available during their seasons.Vineheart is a boutique, family winery producing high quality Yakima Valley wines at affordable prices. The estate-grown grapes have been hand selected and sorted. Small quantities are harvested at the peak of character with intense fruitiness. Our goal is to create the highest quality wines, with a hint of oak, using few additives.

Located 7.5 miles northeast of Prosser, with a commanding view of the Yakima Valley we offer excellent surroundings for weddings, reunions etc. Hand crafted wines and smoked cheeses and meats. Overlooking the Yakima Valley we have a beautiful site for your outdoor wedding. Please go to our site www.vineheart.com to see our facilities.


WADDLE FAMILY
Waddle Family Cellars is operating under the wing of Willow Crest Vineyard and Winery. Production of our second label takes place at 135701 West Snipes Rd, Prosser, WA. Our featured wines are Black Muscat, Chardonnay, Merlot, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Lemberger Port and seasonal varieties. The tasting room and vineyard is six miles north of Prosser, overlooking the Yakima Valley with a surrounding view of wine grapes, in an old farmhouse situated on the highest corner of the farm. Directions to the winery: Take I-82 to Exit 80. At Exit 80 go north on Gap Road, 6 miles to Snipes Road. Turn right on Snipes Road. Waddle Family Cellars in on your right .6 miles after the turn. It will be well worth the drive. Tasting room hours are: April – Thanksgiving and event weekends – Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (509) 786-4447. www.waddlefamilywinery.com

WILLOW CREST
Willow Crest Winery now has two locations to visit, the vineyard and winery tasting room, at our new location at the North Prosser Wine Park next to Exit 80 in Prosser. Our new tasting room on Merlot Drive is now open with old winery charm in a new setting; at this location we have our barrel room, case storage and new tasting room. The vineyard location is six miles north of Prosser, overlooking the Yakima Valley with a surrounding view of wine grapes. The tasting room is in an old farm house with hardwood floors and cove ceilings, situated on the highest corner of the farm so you look out over the vineyards. Winemaking takes place at a new cellar where state of the art equipment is combined with age-old techniques to create Willow Crest wines. Come visit both locations and try our crisp white wines and bold red wines. We are open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 590 Merlot Dr. Prosser, call us at (509) 786-7999 or visit the website at www.willowcrestwinery.com.

YAKIMA RIVER
Yakima River Winery, located in Prosser, was founded in 1977 by John and Louise Rauner. The winery produces only Red Wines including two Ports. The Yakima River Winery is solely owned by the family. John Rauner has been the winemaker since its inception. The winery is open to greet guests every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Our winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but phone ahead to insure the winery is open. Special events include Red Wine and Chocolate, Barrel Tasting Weekend and Thanksgiving in the Wine Country. All of our events are free and reservations are requested for large tours. We accept busses. For more information on wines and directions to the winery, visit our web page, www.yakimariverwinery.com. 143302 W. North River Road, Prosser, WA 99350-8228. (509) 786-2805. Spring and Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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