{"id":27113,"date":"2025-12-10T00:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/blog\/?p=27113"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:32:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:32:52","slug":"sip-sparkle-and-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/blog\/sip-sparkle-and-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Sip, Sparkle and Celebrate!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 Stops for Yakima Valley Sparkling Wines <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> It\u2019s a sparkly time of year! If you\u2019re looking for a little holiday magic, we know just where to go and what to pour! Holiday festivities are in full swing all around the Yakima Valley and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"calendar (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/yakima-valley-events\" target=\"_blank\">calendar<\/a> is filled with ways to celebrate the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Find everything you need for gifting, gathering and your holiday tables at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/yakima-valley-events-category\/Holiday%20Market\" target=\"_blank\">holiday markets<\/a> and unique boutiques and shops around the valley in our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/blog\/shop-small-this-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Merry &amp; Bright Holiday Shopping Guide<\/a>. <\/li><li>Find something special to light up the nights this weekend in our list of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/yakima-valley-events-lighted\" target=\"_blank\">lighted events<\/a>. Don\u2019t miss the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/events\/50376-Luminaria-2025-at-the-Yakima-Area-Arboretum\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yakima Area Arboretum\u2019s Luminaria<\/a>, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/events\/50165-Drive-Thru-Holiday-Light-Fest-at-State-Fair-Park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/events\/50441-Holiday-Lights-at-the-Yakima-Valley-Museum\/\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Lights at the Yakima Museum<\/a>.<\/li><li>Celebrate the spirit of the season with Yakima Valley wineries all decked out for the holidays and giving back to local nonprofits during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/wine-event-christmas-in-the-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Christmas in the Valley<\/a>. Enjoy holiday sipping, special savings and plenty of festive events. \u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cheers to the New Year with Local Sparkling Wines \u2013 Where\nto Find the Very Best Bubbles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking something sparkly to ring in the new year, take look at our list of sparkling wines from local wineries. Take a tasting tour through Yakima Valley Wine Country and find your favorite bubbles with 10 stops beginning in Naches Heights and Yakima and on to Zillah to Prosser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7e #1 Wilridge Vineyard, Winery &amp; Distillery \u2013 Naches Heights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start the tasting tour with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wilridgewinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Estate Sparkling Ros\u00e9 Nebbiolo from Wilridge Vineyard, Winery &amp; Distillery<\/a><\/strong>. Settle into one of the cozy seating spaces in the farmhouse tasting room to enjoy this very special wine produced with grapes grown in the state\u2019s very first certified organic and biodynamic vineyard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7e #2 Gilbert Cellars \u2013 Yakima<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a short drive away, surrounded by Yakima Orchards, enjoy the newly released<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gilbertcellars.orderport.net\/product-details\/1227\/2025-pet--nat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> 2025 P\u00e9t-Nat from Gilbert Cellars<\/a>. <\/strong>The always highly anticipated release of this wine never disappoints. Crafted in the p\u00e9tillant naturel method (*notes below), the winery describes this year\u2019s offering as, \u201cstraw-gold color with a little pop\u201d and \u201cbright, juicy, and slightly unruly. Playful on the nose, crisp on the palate, and buzzing with orchard energy from first sip to last.\u201d Sounds like a perfect way to ring in the new year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7e #3 Treveri Cellars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t possibly have a list of Yakima Valley sparkling wines that doesn\u2019t include <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trevericellars.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Treveri Cellars<\/a><\/strong>! As Washington\u2019s premier, dedicated sparkling wine house, they\u2019ve been handcrafting sparkling wines in the traditional m\u00e9thode Champenoise) for more than 15 years. Known for putting Washington on the \u201csparkling wine map,\u201d they\u2019ve garnered recognition and acclaim for their range of wines. Savor a tasting flight at their picturesque tasting room overlooking the valley and find the perfect pour for your special night, from their <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trevericellars.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\">wide range including<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trevericellars.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">blanc de blanc and blanc de noir to sparkling gew\u00fcrztraminer, syrah and ros\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7e #4 Freehand Cellars \u2013 Wapato <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freehandcellars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Freehand Cellars<\/a><\/strong> in Wapato, sip their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.freehandcellars.com\/product\/2024Sparkling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2022 Sparkling Blanc de Noir<\/a><\/strong> while you linger in the tasting room\u2019s fireside glow and take in some of the best views in the valley. Initially in limited production, this very special wine is just now available to all! \u201cOur sparkling is something we\u2019re truly proud of: It\u2019s bright, expressive, and delicious all on its own. This isn\u2019t a bottle you mix with OJ or anything else\u2014it\u2019s one you sip, savor, and celebrate with,\u201d says Tyra Bleek, winery manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freehand Cellars always has a selection of delicious bites to pair with their wines and a fantastic lineup of events. Check out their festive happenings all season, including their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freehandcellars.com\/cal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">NY New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a> ending with a pour of the Sparkling Blanc de Noir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7e #5 Fortuity Cellars \u2013 Wapato <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up on the tour, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fortuitycellars.bottlethreesixty.com\/wine\/amusez-vous\/nv-189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Amusez-Vous sparkling ros\u00e9 from Fortuity Cellars<\/a><\/strong> tastes just as the name (meaning \u201cenjoy yourself\u201d) suggests. With \u201cTiny, fine bubbles, resulting in a lively, fruity palate and a desire for one more sip,\u201d the latest vintage offers \u201cnotes of apricot nectar, white blossom, raspberry pur\u00e9e and clementine, finishing with a slight hint of shortbread and toasted almond.\u201d Owners, Lee and Emily Fergestrom say they\u2019ll pair it with \u201csushi, chicken and waffles, any and all grazing meat\/cheese boards, popcorn and even nachos!\u201d Sounds like a NYE party! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">  \ud83c\udf7e  #6 Two Mountain Winery \u2013 Zillah  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The yearly release of Two Mountain Winery\u2019s p\u00e9t-nat\nsparkling wine comes in mid-July, just before their annual wine club dinner\n(reason enough to join the club!). It sells out each year, but we\u2019re in luck\nbecause they reserved a <strong><em>VERY<\/em><\/strong> limited quantity of the <strong>Two\nMountain 2024 P\u00e9t-Nat<\/strong> and it\u2019s available just in time to celebrate the new\nyear! Described as a \u201csparkly little joyride built for snowy nights, cozy\nfires, and any excuse to pour some bubbly. Bright, bouncy, and always the life\nof the party, it bursts with peach, apricot, honeysuckle, and that nostalgic\nPOG vibe you can\u2019t help but love. Light, lively bubbles carry pink grapefruit\nand blossom notes that keep things crisp and refreshing. It\u2019s festive, fizzy,\nand built for holiday toasts and midnight magic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep an eye on their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/twomountainwinery\" target=\"_blank\">social channels<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twomountainwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">website<\/a> or sign up for their newsletter for it to be released this coming Monday (12\/15) as a special treat with their sitewide 15% off sale. Order online to pick up in the tasting room and enjoy $10 off wine purchases in tasting room only with a comparable non-perishable food or cash donation to the Zillah Food Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> \ud83c\udf7e #7 Airfield Estates \u2013 Prosser <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2023 Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine promises all the finesse you desire in a special bottle for your elegant NYE festivities. Made in the m\u00e9thode traditionnelle, this brut cuv\u00e9e, has vibrant palate that\u2019s \u201crichly layered, offering flavors of stone fruit, cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e, and a touch of smoked cashew.\u201d You\u2019re in luck with just days left in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airfieldwines.com\/wine-shop\/12-wines-of-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">12 Days of Christmas case sale<\/a> (ending Monday, 12\/15), including the Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine! Stop by the tasting room to pick it up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> \ud83c\udf7e #8 Coyote Canyon Winery \u2013 Prosser <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coyotecanyonwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coyte Canyon Winery<\/a><\/strong> is a must-stop on your tour of Prosser wineries. Their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.coyotecanyonwinery.com\/product-details\/0269\/2023-ccw-el-chespear-sparkling-albarino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2023 CCW EL Chespear Sparkling Albari\u00f1o<\/a><\/strong> elevates all your special occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> \ud83c\udf7e #9 Tirriddis Sparkling Wines \u2013 Prosser <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking their name from the three steps to naturally produce sparkling wines in the traditional method, <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tirriddis.com\/wine-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tirriddiss Sparkling Wines<\/a><\/strong> was founded by three friends and graduates of the Washington State Universities Viticulture and Enology program. Together they\u2019re working to pioneer and curate Washington\u2019s sparkling identity. Producing only sparkling wines, their tasting room\u2019s walls of glass overlooking the Yakima River (along with their wines, of course!) make it a stop you can\u2019t miss on a sparkling wine tasting tour. Experience their wide range of sparkling wines, from <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tirriddis.com\/wine-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\">blanc de blanc to brut ros\u00e9 and barrel fermented blanc de blanc<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> \ud83c\udf7e #10 Wit Cellars \u2013 Prosser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/witcellars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wit Cellars<\/a><\/strong> has two fantastic sparkling wines in their lineup. The <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/witcellars.orderport.net\/product-details\/0544\/nv-luminous-blanc-de-noir--new-release\" target=\"_blank\">NV Luminous Sparkling Blanc de Noir<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a brand-new release that has the makers excited! It\u2019s made for a celebration with \u201cdelicate notes of orange blossom that lend a floral elegance.\u201d It also has a warm depth and aromatic complexity that makes it a delicious pairing with dishes ranging from seafood to spiced desserts. The award-winning <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/witcellars.orderport.net\/product-details\/0461\/2024-unleashed-sparkling-rose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2024 Unleashed Sparkling Ros\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> is \u201cfun wine that starts with a nose full of fresh ripe strawberries, and watermelon. The palate has a creaminess to it that is reminiscent\u00a0of strawberry shortcake. The palate is lively, with dancing bubbles and a candy-like finish.\u201d It\u2019s perfect for a party! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Note: Wines made in the p\u00e9tillant naturel, or ancestral method, are bottled while still fermenting, without yeast or sugar added for a second fermentation. P\u00e9t-nat wines often have lighter, more delicate, effervescent bubbles with fresh fruit flavors, and you may note a somewhat rustic cloudiness to the wine.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"10 Stops for Yakima Valley Sparkling Wines It\u2019s a sparkly time of year! If you\u2019re looking for a little holiday magic, we know just where to go and what to pour! Holiday festivities are in full swing all around the Yakima Valley and the calendar is filled with ways to celebrate the season. 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