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Be one of the first to sample a new vintage straight from the barrel during Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting, April 23-25, 2010. New to Spring Barrel Tasting this year are cooking demonstrations, winemaker dinners, vineyard tours and educational experiences pairing Yakima Valley food and wine.

If the April 23-25 weekend doesn't work in your busy schedule, make the quick scenic drive the weekend prior and try the Yakima Valley "Pre" Spring Barrel Wine Tasting, April 16-18. Pre-barrel is a fun weekend with a relaxing pace and plenty of opportunities to interact with the wine-makers.

Extend your wine tasting visit to the sunny Yakima Valley with a leisurely challenge like a sunny round of golf, a bike ride through wine country or a horseback ride through country lanes, vineyards and orchards. Or enjoy one of the many family-friendly events during the Yakima Valley Spring Fling Festival, April 16-25. Stock your wine cellar for summer by planning your spring visit to the Yakima Valley today.

Grab a winery map or stop by the Visitor Information Center for touring advise and you will be set for a fantastic trip. Here are some tips to make this year's Spring Barrel wine tasting event great for all.

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Columbia Crest Winery
  • 4/4/2010

    Vineyard Tour at Columbia Crest

    Location: Paterson

    Hours: 10:30am-12:30pm - join us for a field trip to the Columbia Crest estate vineyard as you learn about the cycle of the grape, terroir, and viticultural practices. A formal tasting will follow featuring Columbia Crest red and white wines.

    Pre-registration is required with a $25 fee per person. This tour will be repeated on the first Sunday of every month from April through August. For information/registration, call 888-309-WINE.

  • 4/10/2010

    Annual Kite Festival

    Location: Paterson

    10am-4pm - Local kite enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their kites to Columbia Crest Winery to fly with experts from Columbia River Kite. This is a fun, free family event for all ages, so bring your kites and picnic on our beautiful landscaped grounds. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. No admittance fee. For information, call Erin at 425-415-3696. 

  • 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Barrel Tasting at Columbia Crest Winery

    Location: Paterson

    10am-5pm - Sample wines from start to finish, barrel to bottle at Columbia Crest Winery. Enjoy winery tours, live music, and great wine. All guests are welcome; no admittance fee. For information, call Erin at 425-415-3696.

Gilbert Cellars
  • 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Spring Barrel at Gilbert Cellars

    Location: Downtown Yakima

    Come taste the future vintages of Gilbert Cellars Winery. Free tasting for Pass holders available to the public for a fee. Wine futures available on special releases. Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-11pm; Sunday 12-5pm. For information, call 509-249-9049.

  • 4/23/2010

    Mark Holt at Gilbert Cellars

    Location: Downtown Yakima

    8-10pm - Gilbert Cellars' Spring Barrel Tasting event in Historic Downtown Yakima features Mark Holt. For information, call 509-249-9049.

Kestrel Vintners
  • 4/4/2010

    Easter Brunch at Kestrel Vintners

    Location: Prosser

    11am-3pm - Enjoy a fabulous buffet brunch Wine Country Style at Kestrel Vintners. For reservation (required), call 509-786-CORK(2675). Cost:
    Adults     $28.95
    Kids        $14.95
    Seniors    $21.95

  • 4/16/2010

    Simple Supper Night at Kestrel Vintners

    Location: Prosser

    Every third Friday of each month, enjoy an ethnic dinner all inclusive for only $15. Price includes: salad or side, main dish, and a glass of wine. For reservation/information, call 509-786-2675.

    April - Soul Food.

Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail
  • 4/17/2010 - 4/18/2010

    Barrel Tasting in the Rattlesnake Hills

    Location: Wapato , Zillah , Outlook , Sunnyside , Granger

    Free! An annual tradition in the Rattlesnake Hills. No ticket or premier pass required.  Sixteen (16) wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills roll out the barrels for complimentary samples of soon-to-be-released and award-winning wines. Taste directly from the barrels and find out why Rattlesnake Hills wine grapes are some of the most sought after grapes in the industry. This weekend you'll find smaller lines and time for more one-on-one with the winemakers.

    Purchase a $10 Passport for great discounts on wine and/or free reserve wine tasting at all the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail wineries. For information, call 509-965-4521 or 888-375-RHWT or www.rattlesnakehills.com .


  • 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Spring Barrel Tasting Rattlesnake Hills Style

    Location: Wapato , Zillah , Outlook , Granger , Sunnyside

    Free! An annual tradition for more than 20 years in the Yakima Valley. No ticket or premier pass required at our wineries. Winemakers at the sixteen (16) wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills offer samples of soon-to-be-released and award-winning wines. Taste directly from the barrels, speak with the winemakers about their craft and gain insight into the artistic process of the fine, award-winning wines produced in the Rattlesnake Hills. This weekend you'll find live bands, artists, and food vendors in the Rattlesnake Hills.

    Purchase a $10 Passport for great discounts on wine and/or free reserve wine tasting at all the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail wineries. You must have a glass to sample this weekend. For information, visit www.rattlesnakehills.com or call 509-965-4521 or 888-375-RHWT.

The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard
  • 4/16/2010

    Earth Day - Cowiche Conservancy

    Location: Yakima

    Cowiche Canyon Conservancy celebrates its  25th Anniversary Party with Cowiche Canyon Rocks, a weekend of fun. The weekend kicks off Friday evening with an opening reception from 5:30-8:00pm in the Gallery at The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard for photographer David Hagen's show, Canyon and Ranch: Photographs from the Cowiche Canyon Preserve and the Snow Mountain Ranch. For information, call 509-966-0686.

  • 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Spring Barrel at The Tasting Room Yakima

    Location: Yakima

    11am-7pm - The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard on Naches Heights will be featuring barrel samples and new wine releases from all four of their member wineries.

    Premier Pass holders will taste complimentary barrel samples of the first wines from Wilridge's new organic and biodynamic estate vineyard, new 09 white wines, 08 Syrah from Naches Heights, the new sparkling wines from Mountain Dome, and the new Cuvee Alexander from Harlequin, as well as receive a selection of charcuterie from Salumi Salami.

    Phil Cline of Naches Heights Winery will present an educational seminar on organic and biodynamic viticulture on Saturday at 2pm. For information, call 509-966-0686.

Wine Yakima Valley
  • 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010

    Spring Barrel Tasting in the Yakima Valley

    Location: Yakima , Prosser , Naches , Sunnyside , Wapato , Outlook , Benton City , Zillah , Granger , Downtown Yakima

    From 10am-5pm daily, barrel tasting allows tasters a sneak preview of upcoming vintages from their favorite wineries. This special weekend in the Yakima Valley features winemakers and cellar staff who are on hand to share insights and answer questions on the winemaking process. Many of the 50 participating wineries make special efforts to enhance the wine tasting experience by adding delicious cheeses, sauces, salsas, and even desserts to the mix along with special tastings and education.

    Upgrade your Yakima Valley wine tasting experience with a Wine Yakima Valley Premiere pass. Passes are $30.00 on-line or $35.00 at the door. On-line Pass sales will begin February 1, 2010 and be discontinued April 21, 2010. Passes are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another Wine Yakima Valley event. Your purchase of a Premiere Pass (wristband) includes a 15oz commemorative wineglass. For information, www.wineyakimavalley.org or call 509-965-5201.