Plan a Spring Barrel Weekend Getaway April 25 to 27

Yakima Valley vineyards are waking up from winter, orchards are about to burst into bloom and wildflowers are already lining the trails. That means it’s time for a trip to sip and savor in Yakima Valley Wine Country, where you’ll find award-winning wines, warm welcomes and vineyard views. Wine tasting in this corner of the world is a unique experience where everyone can feel welcome, newcomers and experts alike. So come as you are and raise a glass or two where Washington wine was born. 

Spring Barrel Weekend

Yakima Valley wineries celebrate the season by opening their doors for springtime festivities during Spring Barrel Weekend. As the vineyards come to life, Spring Barrel weekend is packed with unique wine country experiences. Take a trip the last weekend in April to discover the next great vintages with special tasting events all around the valley. Sample tastes of maturing wines pulled straight from the barrel, discover brand new spring wine releases, savor perfect pairings and enjoy hands-on wine education events, vineyard and winery tours, local’s favorite food trucks and artisan vendors, live music and more.

Dineen Vineyards and Two Mountain Winery are partnering again this year to create a memorable, behind-the-scenes experience for wine lovers, Join them for an exclusive VIP Inside the Barrel experience and learn directly from the winemakers as they guide you through the wine’s journey (“elevage”) and share everything they know about barrels, from where they’re sourced, how different toast levels affect wine flavors, and everything else they consider when crafting their award-winning wines. Spots are limited and reservations are required.

Get a peek behind the scenes with a cellar tour at Treveri Cellars to learn all about sparkling wine making. Or, book your spot for their delicious, bubbly brunch. Schedule special cellar tasting experiences, including tastes of brand new releases. Reserve a seat for a very special Spring Barrel blending class to take home your own custom wine blend, or even join in a blending competition. Savor perfect pairings, from artisan cheeses to hand-made empanadas.

That’s just the beginning! Check the Spring Barrel Weekend lineup for all the winery events and experiences.

Take a Tasting Tour

So, what’s the best way to take in those springtime vineyard views on your wine tasting trip? Whether you come for Spring Barrel Weekend or for winery events throughout the season, schedule a unique The Little Hopper is well-known and loved as Yakima Valley’s craft beer bus, but they’ve expanded with exceptional winery and vineyard tours. With the same comfortable ride and knowledgeable, entertaining guides who know the inside scoop, you can sit back and enjoy. Book your spot on one of their curated weekend wine tours or schedule private tours for your group with the itinerary of your choice. Washington Wine Experience offers tailored wine tasting journeys to hand-picked tasting rooms for groups of six to 14

Or, opt for an e-bike wine tasting tour. The folks at Kickstand Tours are ready to take you on an expertly led ride through wine country with at least three Zillah/Rattlesnake Hills, Prosser or Red Mountain winery stops. If you don’t find a pre-scheduled tour that fits, they’re happy to plan private tours for your group.

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