{"id":10279,"date":"2020-05-15T12:44:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T19:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=10279"},"modified":"2020-05-15T14:18:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T21:18:42","slug":"sip-trip-tri-cities-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=10279","title":{"rendered":"Sip Trip: Tri-Cities, Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a>

Sip Trip: Tri-Cities, Washington, originally published in Touring & Tasting, spring\/summer 2020.<\/p><\/div>\n

Explore the Heart of Washington Wine Country<\/strong><\/p>\n

A sojourn to the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland)\u00a0is an excellent way to savor the heart of Washington Wine Country and\u00a0experience a winning combination of sun, water and wine. Whether you\u00a0want to tour wine country, play outdoors, feast on the local culinary bounty\u00a0or enjoy a wide variety of cultural pursuits, the Tri-Cities has it all!<\/p>\n

DAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 a.m.<\/strong> Start in Benton City\u00a0with Washington\u2019s hottest AVA,\u00a0Red Mountain. Encompassing\u00a0about 4,000 acres of vineyards,\u00a0Red Mountain provides grapes to\u00a0over 175 wineries throughout the\u00a0Pacific Northwest, consistently\u00a0earning critical acclaim. With 11\u00a0on-mountain wineries and tasting\u00a0rooms to choose from, you\u2019ll enjoy\u00a0meeting with vintners during\u00a0this hands-on experience. For an\u00a0even more intimate exploration\u00a0of the Red Mountain Trails,\u00a0ride from winery to winery on\u00a0horseback or take a horse-drawn \u00a0wagon ride. Redmountainava.com<\/a>\u00a0| redmountaintrails.com<\/a><\/p>\n

DAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong> Get outside and breathe\u00a0some fresh air along the sparkling\u00a0Columbia River. There are fun,\u00a0outdoor recreation activities for\u00a0everyone, with stand up paddle board\u00a0yoga, bike rentals, kayaking\u00a0and more available.\u00a0greenielife.com<\/a> |\u00a0northwestpaddleboarding.com<\/a><\/p>\n

11 a.m.<\/strong> Visit Columbia Gardens\u00a0Wine and Artisan Village in\u00a0historic downtown Kennewick\u00a0for an urban tasting experience at\u00a0their boutique tasting rooms and\u00a0wine production facilities.<\/p>\n

12:30 p.m.<\/strong> Choose from one of\u00a0the three charming wineries on\u00a0Tulip Lane in Richland \u2014J. Bookwalter, Barnard Griffin\u00a0and Tagaris \u2014 for cuisine that\u2019s\u00a0expertly paired with their wines.\u00a0bookwalterwines.com<\/a> |\u00a0barnardgriffin.com<\/a> | tagariswines.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3:30 p.m.<\/strong> Indulge in a bit more\u00a0tasting, with a number of excellent\u00a0wineries to choose from in\u00a0Richland and Kennewick, including\u00a0Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard\u00a0& Winery, Longship Cellars, Badger\u00a0Mountain Vineyard & Powers\u00a0Winery, Kitzke Cellars, Farmhand\u00a0Winery and Market Vineyards.\u00a0gooseridge.com<\/a> | longshipcellars.com<\/a> |\u00a0badgermtnvineyard.com<\/a> |\u00a0kitzkecellars.com<\/a> |\u00a0farmhandwinery.com<\/a> |\u00a0marketvineyards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

6 p.m.<\/strong> Revel in a stunning sunset\u00a0and a gourmet dinner, as well as\u00a0all of the luxuries of a 96-foot\u00a0yacht, on a Water2Wine Cruise\u00a0along the Columbia River.\u00a0water2winecruises.com<\/a><\/p>\n

DAY 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 a.m.<\/strong> Enjoy the short drive\u00a0from the urban Tri-Cities to the\u00a0small, agricultural community\u00a0of Prosser. Often recognized as\u00a0the \u201cBirthplace of Washington\u00a0Wine,\u201d Prosser has a variety of\u00a0wineries to visit at the Prosser\u00a0Wine & Food Park. Vintner\u2019s Village\u00a0has over 12 wineries, as well\u00a0as the Winemaker\u2019s Loft, a winery\u00a0incubator that houses a half-dozen\u00a0wineries and tasting rooms.\u00a0gotastewine.com\/prosservintners-village.php<\/a><\/p>\n

2 p.m.<\/strong> Don\u2019t miss the Walter\u00a0Clore Wine and Culinary Center.\u00a0Named after Washington\u00a0wine pioneer Dr.\u00a0Walter Clore, the Clore\u00a0Center is a unique\u00a0wine tasting and education destination\u00a0that showcases Washington\u00a0wine\u2019s quality and diversity by\u00a0offering an in-depth taste of each\u00a0wine region. theclorecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

There are always loads of special\u00a0events going on in the Tri-Cities,\u00a0with entertainment for all ages\u00a0and interests. May\u2019s Cinco de\u00a0Mayo celebration is a true cultural\u00a0experience with traditional music,\u00a0amazing Mexican cuisine, horse\u00a0dancing and more. June\u2019s Cool\u00a0Desert Nights takes car-lovers\u00a0throughout the Tri-Cities. Every\u00a0July brings the three-day Tri-City\u00a0Water Follies boat racing tournament.\u00a0Labor Day weekend is the\u00a0Tumbleweed Music Festival, with\u00a0more than 100 talented performers\u00a0participating in three days\u00a0of amazing concerts and events,\u00a0many of which are free. Check\u00a0out visittri-cities.com\/events<\/a> to\u00a0stay up-to-date on all of the local\u00a0happenings.<\/p>\n

VisitTri-Cities.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Originally published in the spring\/summer 2020 issue of Touring & Tasting<\/a>. Click here to read this story and more! TT-SP20.digital<\/a><\/p>\n

Share this:<\/h3>