Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain.
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- Yay for summer!
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- Ciel du Cheval
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- Lunch awaits!
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- Moody skies.
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- Sunset Dinners
The weather that makes Red Mountain AVA famous is here!
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Events, Places to Visit This Weekend:
Tasting fees vary by winery. Some are refundable with purchase, some are partially refundable. Usually fees are between the $10 and $20 range.
- Red Mountain Trails — Wagon Rides, Trail Rides, and guided Bike Tours available. Click here to reserve!
- Anelare — Mon 11a – 2 p, Thurs – Sun 11a – 5p. Tasting fee $10.00
- Chandler Reach — open daily, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Classic Tasting: $10.00, Reserve Tasting: $20.00
- Col Solare – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Weds – Sun.
Saturday, 7/28, 1:00 pm — Tasting with winemaker Darel Allwine Info here! - Cooper – tasting room open noon – “close” DAILY. Tasting fee $15.00, refundable with $200 purchase.
Friday, 7/27. Dinner in the Vineyards. Call (509) LUV- COOP - Fidelitas – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm daily. Tasting fee $15.00, refundable with wine purchase.
Fri, 7/27, 6:00 pm — Preview Tasting on Red Mountain. Info here! - Frichette – tasting room open daily noon – 5 pm.
Fri, 7/27, 6:30 – Taste of Summer in the Vineyard. Info here! - Hamilton Cellars – tasting room open Sun – Thurs 11 am – 5 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am – 6 pm
- Hedges – Tasting room open Weds – Sun 11 am – 5 pm.
- Hightower – Tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Thurs – Mon.
- Kiona – tasting room open noon – 5 pm daily.
- Linda Ellis Andrews — Artist in Glass and Bronze. Linda is a fabulous artist and wonderful person! Make an appointment to visit her studio, you won’t be disappointed!
- Monte Scarlatto — tasting room open 11 am – 4 pm Thurs and Sun. 11 am – 5 pm Fri and Sat. By appointment also. They have a 9-hole golf course among the vines, check it out!
- Portrait Cellars — tasting by appointment only. 509-588-4534
- Purple Star Wines — Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Every Other Saturday, 10:00 am — Stretch & Sip. - Sleeping Dog Wines — Fri – Sun, 11 am – 5 pm
- Tapteil – Fri – Sun 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. 509-588-4460
- Terra Blanca – tasting room open daily 11 am – 5 pm.
Vineyard Grille open noon – 5:00 pm Friday through Sunday.
Sun, 7/29, 2:00 pm — Paint Nite. - Tucannon – tasting room open Fri – Sun 11 am – 6 pm, Wed – Thurs 11 am – 5 pm. $10.00 tasting fee.
- Tri-Cities Events
- Red Mountain AVA Site (info, places to stay, calendar of more events)
Places to Stay:
- Vacation Rentals by Owner — Red Mountain has some really nice vacation rentals available for your visit. Most of these are right on Red Mountain and visitors get a discount on their trail or wagon ride when they stay.
- Bella Luna House — gorgeous vacation rental offered by Tapteil winery.
- Camping and RV —
- Beach RV Park – situated in Benton City — lots of pretty trees, gorgeous setting along the Yakima River waterfront, 5 minutes to Red Mountain. If you stay here we can deliver your bike rental to you!
- RV Village Resort – West Richland. Easy access to Red Mountain and Richland for restaurants, shopping, and wine-tasting. Indoor pool and spa.
- Wine Country RV — Prosser. Great location and amazing staff. Really nice place!
- Monte Scarlatto — Red Mountain. Enjoy staying in the heart of Red Mountain!
- The nearest hotels are located in Richland and Prosser.
Places to Eat
There are a number of chain restaurants around but here are some “off the beaten path” recommendations:
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- Red Mountain Trails — we offer dinner on Friday and Saturday nights starting in April. Reservations can be made here.
- Tacos Garcia Taco Truck — West Richland. The best taco truck around, and I love their ceviche.
- The Vineyard Grill at Terra Blanca — Red Mountain. One of the only places on the hill to eat. Beautiful views and great food and wine!
- Hacienda del Sol — Benton City. Large portions of great Mexican food and excellent customer service!
