Maryhill Winery and Amphitheatre

9774 Highway 14   |  Maryhill, Washington

 4 miles west of Hwy 97/Goldendale-Biggs Junction  (MAP)

1-509-773-1976   |   1-877-627-9445

Website:  www.maryhillwinery.com
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the winery & tasting room   |   featured wines  |   amphitheatre events   |   specifics & statistics   |   finding Maryhill        Few places in the historic Northwest Territory resonate with such power as does the stretch of spectacular, elevated land where Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre overlook vineyards and orchards and the eastern end of the famed Columbia River Gorge southwest of Goldendale, Washington.       Celebrating, honoring and sharing the beauty of this powerful spot was the intention from the start for Craig and Vicki Leuthold as they conceived and developed all that today comprises the whole of the Maryhill experience.  Now with combined wine-industry experience of more than 20 years, they look back on they family skills and passions that were brought to the shared table of their common dream.  Today, that dream is a distinguished reality.       In addition to a shared dream, the Leutholds shared a philosophy that is the foundation Maryhill Winery... that the vine is trained for vintages to come, and wine is crafted unique to each harvest past.  For the visitor and wine enthusiast this time-honored approach to winemaking is only enhanced by the Maryhill location with its surrounding estate vineyards and its extraordinary, expansive setting. The Winery & Tasting Room        Imagine arriving at Maryhill Winery on a 90ºF-day for a first-time visit; you park your car, and step out into a blast of dry heat.  Dwarfed by your surroundings, you are awe struck by a 360º expanse of raw, rugged land and the yawning gap of the Columbia Gorge that dramatically divides the states of Washington and Oregon.        Eagerly, you head toward the inviting shade of a grapevine and flowered lattice covering the very large deck that is the Maryhill tasting room entrance. You realize how hot you are and quicken your pace.  Nearing the promise of shady relief, you catch your breath as an increasingly beautiful and expansive landscape — dramatic and unspoiled, beyond and below — comes into view.  Does it get any better than this, you wonder, just as a fine mist of water cools your flushed face, as you cross the threshold of the latticed deck.         Refreshed and stimulated, you swing open the doors of the main entrance to Maryhill's 3,000-sqr-foot tasting room and gift shop.  A visual flood of impressions compete for your attention.  Framed by windows to the west, Mt. Hood dominates the view, promising peak pleasure at the coming sunset; to your right, a darkly aged Brunswick Bar is clearly the focal point of the large room.  Stretching a full 20 feet long and a 12-foot high back bar, you learn this beauty was made in the early 1900s, quarter-sawn from Tiger Oak and finished with exquisite wood carvings and inset mirrors.  A number of people are enjoying tastes of several Maryhill wines being poured by friendly, informed staff.         Once you decide which wine you like most — not an easy task, you can take a glass to a fireside table and enjoy dramatic views through the adjacent glass wall.  If you want to experience fresh, dry air with your view, you can walk out to the trellised deck on the west side of the tasting room or to the east side with its wind-protected, grapevine-covered arbor... both platforms for unprecedented views of the mountains and the Columbia River Gorge.  What a great way to end your wine-tasting day. Tasting Room Hours:     Daily - 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. Except: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day The Wines        Maryhill vineyards are focused on producing premium red wines, with special attention to Syrah and Sangiovese.  Its larger vineyards include blocks of Zinfandel, Viognier, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon vines;  smaller sections are planted to Cabernet Franc, Petite Merlot, Malbec and Grenache.  Maryhill also contracts with select premier vineyards in the Columbia Valley to grow for Maryhill Winery.  By using both  Oregon vineyards and vineyards planted along Washington's side of the Columbia River, Maryhill wines capture the unique and individual flavors of diverse growing regions best suited for specific varietals.  They use 17 varietals to create 27 different wines. The Amphitheater        Dramatic views of precipitous canyon walls and sloping, open lands inspired early, famed road builders of the Columbia River Gorge, just as they inspire travelers, residents and wine producers today... including the Leutholds.  They saw the land adjacent to the east side of their winery as a perfect site for enjoying outdoor concerts.  The natural slope of the land became a key element in the development of the Maryhill Amphitheatre.  Pooling their skills and drawing upon their shared passions, the family used all that nature offered - plus a large dose of patience and a balanced approach - to plan and develop what has become one of the most popular destination wineries and outdoor summer-concert venues in the Northwest.         It was the summer of 2002 that saw the Maryhill Amphitheatre become a reality, providing a 4,000-seat outdoor concert venue, stair-stepped into the sloping land and offering curved, grassy areas for blanket spreading, picnic dinners, and plenty of singing, dancing and swaying to the music.        The annual eclectic mix of performers scheduled for each Summer Concert Series at the Amphitheatre aims to please a wide spectrum of music lovers... even young children lucky enough to attend an outdoor concerts with moms and dads.         The Maryhill Amphitheater now hosts thousands of visitors a year, sharing the majesty of place and the quality of wines that is Maryhill.  Check the Maryhill Amphitheater calendar To receive the latest information on the Maryhill Summer Concert Series, be sure to sign up for their email-based newsletter. There are many reasons to visit Maryhill Winery, so plan on visiting more than once.  Each visit will be full and memorable.

Winemaker: Richard Batchelor Owners:  Craig & Vicki Leuthold The Vineyards & The Grapes Average Annual Production: 80,000 cases   Wines Produced: Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Merlot,  Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Red Blend, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Chardonnay, White Blend      Custom Labeling	Tasting Room    Picnic Area  Gift Shop     Gift Certificates   Special events       Wine Club   Group Tours - by arrangement  Space rental for private events  Weddings  Tasting Room Hours:   Daily - 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. Except: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Events & Concert Series
Starting Memorial Day Weekend: Maryhill provides free music every weekend all summer long including jazz, classic rock, R&B, blues, Celtic and folk.    VISA        Master Card        Discover

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