Looking for perfect pairings on your next trip to Yakima Valley wineries? We have the delicious list!
Many wineries throughout the valley offer an array of tasty small bites, charcuterie boards and specialty pairings. Keep an eye on your favorite winery’s social pages for locals’ favorite food trucks serving up specialties on rotation, holiday food events and pop-up events such Food Truck Fridays at Mercer Wine Estates, a gourmet taco bar on Saturdays and Sundays at Owen Row Estate or wood-fired pizza pop-ups from the outdoor oven at Dineen Cellars. Bonair Winery recently added a weekly small plate special and Gilbert Cellars curates a selection of tasty takeaway items in their retail in addition to scheduled food trucks.
You’ll also find a variety of special winery dinners throughout the year, such as Sunday Supper Club at Dineen Vineyards and the Dinner Series at Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard. Check out more delicious winery dining events on our calendar!
If you’re looking for a more expansive menu of foods to pair with your favorite wines or share with friends, check out these 10 stops!
Freehand Cellars’ panoramic views of the valley and mountains, beautiful deck and expansive lawn make it an ideal stop for perfectly paired bites all summer. Their menu showcases a variety of shareable appetizers, served family-style, striking a balance between local, farm-fresh specialty items and crowd-pleasers. Highlights from the menu might include toasted artisan bread accompanied by a house-blended olive oil dip, or a fresh, local peach caprese drizzled with balsamic glaze. Keep an eye out for seasonal specialties, like their homemade spicy apricot jam (made from farm-fresh apricots) served with whipped goat cheese or their local, farm-fresh cold charred pea salad served with a mint chutney, and Dukkah (a salty nut and herb topping).
You’ll find a variety of delicious choices from Treveri Cellars, Washington’s premier sparkling wine house. Their full menu features an array of boards and platters, flatbreads, paninis, salads and a savory bratwurst that reflects the founders’ heritage. They also host their popular Bubble Brunch every Sunday, offer happy hour specialties and feature to-go boxes complete with Treveri sparkling wines paired with fine cheeses, meats and crackers. Enjoy your pairings on their lovely outdoor patio with and take in the expansive valley views. Reservations are highly recommended Friday through Sunday, especially for Sunday brunch.
LaPierre Farms and Winery pairs their wines with beautiful charcuterie boards and a variety of specialty flatbreads, many featuring freshly picked fruit from their own orchards. Enjoy them on the patio overlooking valley views. The Bistro at Silver Lake Wine & Spirits features handmade pizzas and paninis.
The Tin Roof Grill at VanArnam Vineyards serves light fare featuring seasonal produce from the Yakima Valley. Enjoy paninis, salads, crostini and bruschetta as well as an abundant charcuterie board. Vegetarian and gourmet snacks such as locally made Savage Mustard. Linger and enjoy the view from the trellised patio with outdoor seating with orchard and vineyard views or sit inside at one of the classic barrel tables. Make a reservation for groups of 8 or more. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 pm.
Settle in at one of the cozy, personal cabanas or outdoor tables with fire pits at Whitman Hill Winery. The lovely tasting room is surrounded by beautiful grounds with winding walkways, water features and a pond and fountain. They serve a menu of house specialties designed to pair with their wines. Menu highlights include their charcuterie boards, baked brie, whipped feta with roasted strawberries, dips, bruschetta and more.
Desert Wind Winery, Inn & Private Events in Prosser proudly serves a full menu of chef-crafted, farm-to-table specialties. Start with a selection of shareable bites and then enjoy specialties from the garden and the grill, including salads, flatbreads, mouthwatering burgers and sandwiches such as their signature blackberry grilled cheese. They offer a limited brunch selection on Sundays. Menu highlights include fried artichoke hearts, blackberry grilled cheese and the Wahluke Slope burger. Enjoy in the beautiful barrel room or on the spacious patio with views of the Yakima River. Keep an eye out for special winery dinner and pairing events.
At Palencia Family Estate, you’ll find the on-site Culture Shock Bistro serving up specialties that match their name. The menu rotates seasonally and has multicultural flare. The Vineyard Grill at Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard offers handcrafted fair to pair with their wines. Spend an afternoontaking in the scenic views and wander the grounds with sweeping lawn and pond. Don’t miss their Thursday Happy Hour.
Tucked into historic downtown Ellensburg, Gard Vintners serves up a selection of sharable plates, flatbreads and panini. Join them for food, wine and music every first and third Friday and other special events.
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