Maryhill Winery and Amphitheatre

9774 Highway 14
 4 miles west of
Hwy 97/Goldendale-Biggs Junction
Maryhill, Washington
(MAP)
1-509-773-1976
1-877-627-9445

Website:  www.maryhillwinery.com

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Winemaker:  Craig Larson

Tasting Room    Picnic Area 

       Few other places in the historic Northwest Territory resonate with such power as does the stretch of spectacular, elevated land where Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre overlook the Columbia River and the eastern end of the famed Columbia River Gorge, southwest of Goldendale.

      Celebrating, honoring and sharing the beauty of this powerful spot is Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre... conceived and developed by the wine-savvy members of the Leuthold family that made it real.  Together, Craig and Vickie Leuthold (with combined wine-industry experience of more than 20 years) and family members Donald Leuthold and Cliff Brooks brought their skills and passions to the shared table of a common dream. Today, that dream is an amazing reality.

      The uninformed visitor might guess -- from all appearances -- that Maryhill Winery, and its enhanced naturally sloping amphitheater, were owned by some large wine company.  In reality, the business was started as a partnership between four individual wine enthusiasts who shared the common goal of making their mark as producers of superior wines... wine enthusiasts that just happened to be family. 

      Together, these Leuthold family members pooled their skills, passions, patience and balance to plan and develop a destination winery and amphitheater that today host thousands of visitors a year, sharing the majesty of place and quality of wines that is Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre.   

       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.  Thankfully, that includes the owners of Maryhill.

     
      Inspired by the large, naturally sloping piece of land adjacent to the east side of the winery, the Leutholds saw the land as a perfect site for enjoying outdoor concerts.  And so was born the Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre in the summer of 2002.  A 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater was stair-stepped into the sloping land, creating curved, grassy areas for blanket spreading, picnic dinners, and plenty of singing, dancing and swaying to the music. 

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      The 180-degree arc of the amphitheater and the gentle incline of the terrace deliver panoramic views of the stage and the beautiful, rugged horizon.  Guests can bring blankets or chairs for use within the grass-terraced general admission area. (No lounge style chairs, please.) Reserved seat tickets offer the most exclusive amphitheater experience, One thousand house-provided chairs, located near the front of the stage, offer the exclusive amphitheater experience of reserved-seating tickets. Buffet dining on the spacious deck under the winery's arbor is also available with reservations.

      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. 

       To maximize your Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre experience, arrive an hour or two early to select your cool block of soft green grass, unless you purchased reserved seating tickets and plan to sit in the designated area of chairs toward the stage.  Arriving early is still a good idea, allowing time to browse the winery's tasting room and choose a bottle of picnic wine or a good sipping wine for your al fresco meal.

      To receive the latest information on the Maryhill Summer Concert Series, be sure to sign up for their email-based newsletter.

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The Winery

       Imagine arriving at Maryhill Winery on a 90ºF-day for a first-time visit; you park your car, feeling dwarfed by your surroundings... the dry, 360º expanse of open land and the yawning gap of the Columbia Gorge -- the dramatic dividing line between Washington and Oregon.  Eagerly, you head toward the inviting shade of a grapevine and flowered lattice, covering a very large deck that leads to the Maryhill entrance. You realize how hot you are and quicken your pace. Nearing the promise of shady relief, you catch your breath as the beauty of an expansive landscape, dramatic and unspoiled, beyond and below you comes into view.  Does it get any better than this, you wonder?  Just then, 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 tasting room and gift shop.  A virtual flood of impressions compete for your attention. Framed by the windows to the west, Mt. Hood dominates the view, promising even greater grandeur if you stay for sunset, while to your right a darkly aged Brunswick Bar is clearly the focal point of the large room.  Stretching a full 20 feet long and 12 feet high, the bar, you learn, 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, 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, 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... a platform for unprecedented views of the mountains and the Columbia River Gorge.  What a great way to end your wine-tasting 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, and smaller sections are planted to Cabernet Franc, Petite Merlot, Malbec and Grenache.  Maryhill also contracts with select premier vineyards in the area to grow for Maryhill Winery.  By using both  vineyards in Oregon and vineyards planted along Washington's side of the Columbia River, Maryhill draws out the unique and individual flavors of diverse growing regions best suited for specific varietals. 

       There are so many reasons to visit Maryhill, you will want to visit more than once.  Each visit will be memorable.
 

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