The Columbia Valley's gently undulating, open land is thought by geologists to be what's left of an ancient volcano and the influences of major, ice-age flooding.  Separated from Seattle's rainy, marine climate by the Cascade Mountains, the Valley is shielded by the rain shadow of this north/south-stretching barrier, and it experiences annual rainfall of only 6 - 8 inches.  Nearby river systems and irrigation bring vineyards the additional water needed to produce premium wine grapes.  Rivers throughout the Valley also provide some protection from climate extremes.

Navigating the North Central Washington Region

        Many of the areas of north central Washington that support wineries and vineyards lie within the Columbia Valley AVA... that huge, Washington State macro appellation authorized in 1984.  The Yakima Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Rattlesnake Hills, Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope appellations all lie entirely within the boundaries of the Columbia Valley AVA.  The number of wineries and vineyards in and around the north-central portion of the Columbia Valley appellation has been increasing significantly over the past several years, yet efforts to identify a sub-appellation in this part of the large appellation have not yet succeeded.  Even so, the clusters of wineries and vineyards near and/or within the north-central portion of this large Washington appellation are distributed in ways that create convenient and exciting touring areas for the wine enthusiast; some of these areas currently are considering application for American Viticultural Area (AVA) status of their own. 

       Use our North Central Washington Wine Country map to plan wine tours convenient to nearby cities in the region.
 

Clusters of Wineries in Washington's
North-Central Columbia Valley and Environs

S E E    M A P

Quincy / George Area /
Moses Lake / Othello / Royal City

Quincy Area

S E E    M A P

Wenatchee, East Wenatchee
and Malaga

Chateau Faire Le Pont
(Sat - Thur, 11-6, Fri 11-8)
1 Technology Center Way
Wenatchee, WA
509-667-9463
888-874-9463

Dutch John Private Reserve Wines
(Mon - Fri: 8 am to 5 pm;
Weekends by appointment)
3012 G.S. Center Road, Suite C
 Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-670-6663

Fielding Hills Winery
(By appointment only)
1401 Fielding Hills Drive
Mail: 800 Hillside Drive
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 
509-884-2221

Horan Estates Winery
(Saturdays, Noon - 5 pm
Note: Closed Nov 2007 & March 2008)
2236 6th Street
East Wenatchee, WA  98801
509-884-2236

Martin-Scott Winery
(Saturdays, 1-5 & holidays or by appointment)
3400 10th Street SE
East Wenatchee, WA  98802
509-886-4596

Saint Laurent Winery
(Summer Hours, Memorial Day - September:
7 days a week, 11 - 6;
Winter Hours: Thursday - Sunday 12 - 5)
4147 Hamlin Road
(Six miles east of Wenatchee)
Malaga, WA 98828
509-888-9463

Stemilt Creek Winery
(Wednesday thru Saturday, 11 - 6)
110 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-665-3485
 

Wahluke Slope

S E E    M A P

Mattawa Area

Fox Estate Winery
(Summer: Mon - Fri: 10 - 5pm
Weekends 11 - 4 pm)
24962 Highway 243 South
(Mile Marker #13)
Mattawa, WA 99349
509-932-5818

Ginkgo Forest Winery
(Apr-Oct: Wed-Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 1pm-5pm)
22561 Road T, 7 SW
Mattawa, WA  99349
509-932-0082

Wilbur

White Stone Winery
(Fri & Sat: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
or by appointment 509-647-5325)
115 NE Main
Wilbur, WA  99185
509-647-5325
 

Lake Crest Winery
(Tues - Sat: 1 pm to 5 pm)
Tasting Room:
Inside Expressions in the North Room
718 Apple Way
Oroville, WA  98844
509-476-2347
Winery & Vineyard
(By Appointment)

Okanogan Estate & Vineyards /
Gold Digger Cellars
(Open Daily: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Day)
1205 Main Street (US Hwy 97)
Mailing: P.O. Box 2550
 Oroville, WA  98844
509-476-3646

Leavenworth Area Wineries

Lake Chelan Area Wineries

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