, Washington is one of the biggest wine producers in the United States. Its best wineries are located in the Columbia Valley, an American Viticultural Area (AVA) that covers more than one-third of Washington state and fully encompasses several smaller AVAs, including Walla Walla Valley.

Washington

is home to 19 AVAs overall. The state is best known for its cabernet sauvignons and merlots, though lovers of white wines may prefer its chardonnays and rieslings. Washington is quickly gaining international renown for its wines, and if you want to go wine tasting in the state, you'll have over 1,000 wineries to choose from.

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Avennia

Address: 19255 Woodinville Snohomish Rd #1, Woodinville, WA 98072

Hours: 11 am–5 pm daily

Fees: $25/tasting flight

Pet friendly? No

Family friendly? Yes

Avennia's aim, according to the winery's website, is to gather the fruit from the best vineyards in Washington and allow the grapes to express themselves.

Avennia

focuses on the grape varietals found in Bordeaux and Rhone.

The winemakers use native yeast to ferment Avennia's wines, bottling the product unrefined to preserve its complexity. Avennia features two tasting rooms: one in Woodinville and one in Benton City. Tasting fees are waived with a minimum $50 purchase. Reservations are required.

Nearby: Avennia's Woodinville tasting room is surrounded by other wine-tasting locations. Make a full day of your tasting adventures.

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Chateau Ste Michelle

Address: 14111 NE 145th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072

Hours: 11 am–5 pm Sunday–Thursday, 11 am–7 pm Friday and Saturday

Fees: $25/person for tasting flight

Pet friendly? Yes, outside

Family friendly? Yes

Chateau Ste Michelle

is all about history. Built in 1912, the winery now aims to combine winemaking traditions from the Old World with the innovation of the New World. Chateau Ste Michelle features two separate premium wineries—one for red wine and one for white. Chateau produces its white wines in Woodinville and its reds in Eastern Washington at the estate's Canoe Ridge Estate winery. Chateau boasts strong relationships with its surrounding communities as well. Reservations for tastings are recommended.

Nearby: Head to the

Willows Run Golf Complex

for an afternoon of golf, or drive just a half-hour west for a day in Seattle.

Pro Tip Check Chateau's website for pop-up experiences, such as the secret indoor garden tasting available for spring 2022.

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Columbia Crest

Address: 178810 State Rt 221, Paterson, WA 99345

Hours: 11 am–4 pm Friday and Saturday

Fees: $20/person for tasting flight

Family friendly? Yes

You'll find

Columbia Crest

in eastern Washington near the Columbia River. The winery opened in 1983 and has since produced world-class wines. It earned a No. 1 spot for wine of the year from Wine Spectator—the only Washington wine to do so. The winery aims to produce balanced, rich wines on its 2,500 acres of vineyards. Head winemaker Juan Munoz-Oca has been with Columbia Crest since 2003. Reservations for tastings are recommended.

Nearby: Explore the

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

along the Columbia River (on the

Oregon

side).

DeLille Cellars

Address: 14300 NE 145th St. Woodinville, WA 98072

Hours: 11 am–5 pm daily

Fees: $25/person for tasting flight

Pet friendly? No

Family friendly? Yes

For 30 years, DeLille has produced world-class wines with a focus on Bordeaux-style blends. A classic tasting at the winery includes a flight of five tastings per person, serving groups of up to eight people. Tastings last 75 minutes. Visitors can level up their experience by making a reservation for the wine club or library room, though these reservations are more expensive and openings are limited. If you're feeling a bit peckish before or after your DeLille tasting, check out the Lounge restaurant at the winery. Reservations for tastings are required.

Nearby: Drive just 30 minutes west to experience a day in Seattle, or roadtrip east to explore Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Rasa Vineyards

Address: 4122 Powerline Rd. Walla Walla, WA 99362

Hours: 11 am–5 pm daily

Fees: $75/person for tasting flight

The sticker price for tastings might be high, but many wine-lovers swear by

Rasa Vineyards

. The winery compares its growing environment to that found in Chateauneuf-du-Pape in France. For 10 years, Rasa has produced fine wines in Washington's Rocks District AVA. Tasting fees are nonrefundable, and appointments are required. Each tasting includes six wines and takes one hour. Appointments are available for groups of up to six people.

Nearby: Walla Walla Valley is full of highly rated wineries. Nearby Rasa, you'll find Garrison Creek Cellars, Caprio Cellars, Va Piano Vineyards, and more.

K Vintners

Address: 820 Mill Creek Rd. Walla Walla, WA 99362

Hours: 12 pm–5 pm Fridays and Saturdays

Charles Smith, a winemaking legend in Washington, started his empire with

K Vintners

in 1999. What began with single-vineyard syrah wines has since expanded to include single-vineyard cabernet sauvignon, grenache, tempranillo, and sangiovese—all hand-picked and produced in small lots. Smith's other wine brands include Sixto, Substance, Vino Casasmith, Golden West Pinot Noir, Popup Sparkling, and B. Leighton. You can make a reservation online for a tasting at K Vintners.

Nearby: When you've finished your tasting room experience, head down the street for some sunshine at Rooks Park by Bennington Lake.

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Long Shadows

Address: 1604 Frenchtown Rd. Walla Walla, WA 99362

Hours: 11 am–5 pm daily (Chihuly Tasting Room); 12 pm–5 pm Sunday–Thursday, 12 pm–6 pm Fridays and Saturdays (Tasting Room and Library)

Fees: $20/portfolio tasting flight

Pet friendly? No

Family friendly? Yes

Allen Shoup, the man behind Chateau Ste Michelle, envisioned

Long Shadows

20 years later. Long Shadows comprises a group of prestigious winemakers producing some of the best wines out of the Pacific Northwest. Shoup says the name "Long Shadows" is meant to honor "exceptional international winemakers who are visionary vintners and some of the industry's boldest leaders."

Long Shadows features two tasting rooms: the Chihuly Tasting Room in Walla Walla and the Tasting Room and Library in Woodinville. Portfolio flights are $20 per person at both tasting rooms. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Nearby: Opt for a round of golf at the

Wine Valley Golf Club

near Long Shadows' Walla Walla location.

Woodward Canyon

Address: 11920 US-12, Lowden, WA 99360

Hours: 10 am–5 pm daily

Fees: $15/tasting flight

Pet friendly? Yes

Family friendly? Yes

Woodward Canyon

offers a well-priced tasting flight and waives its tasting fee with the purchase of any bottle. You can even bring your own picnic to enjoy at the garden picnic tables or on the patio. Reservations are not required and seating is first-come, first-served. Woodward has been in operation since 1981. Its winemakers focus on cabernet sauvignons, Bordeaux-esque blends, merlots, and chardonnays. As the winery's website states, quality at Woodward takes precedent over quantity.

Nearby: Drive just 15 minutes to Walla Walla to enjoy a robust selection of tasting rooms, restaurants, and more.

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FAQs

Where is the best wine in Washington state?

Columbia Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) that covers more than one-third of the state of Washington. This area produces the most and some of the best wines in Washington. Columbia Valley AVA encompasses 11 smaller AVAs as well.

What is the largest winery in Washington state?

Columbia Crest winery is by far the most prolific winery in Washington. In 2019, Columbia Crest sold 17.91 million gallons of wine. Its runner-up, Waterbrook Winery, sold 3 million gallons in comparison.

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