Wine Tasting Near Yakima, WA: Our Staff Guide to Where to Sip, Stay & Eat
Planning a wine tasting getaway near Yakima, Washington? You’re headed to one of the most rewarding — and most underrated — wine regions in the country. The Yakima Valley was Washington’s first federally recognized wine region (AVA), and the countryside around Zillah, Wapato, and Yakima is home to dozens of family-owned wineries, orchard-lined backroads, and some genuinely great places to eat and stay.
Our tasting room at Whitman Hill Winery sits at 2911 Roza Drive in Zillah, in the heart of the Rattlesnake Hills, and our staff spend their days pointing visitors toward their favorite spots nearby. So we put it all in one place: a concierge list of the wineries, lodging, and restaurants we recommend most often. Every one of these is a place we send our own friends and family.
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Start Your Wine Tasting Adventure at Whitman Hill Winery
Every great wine trip needs a starting point, and we’d love to be yours. Whitman Hill Winery’s estate tasting room at 2911 Roza Drive in Zillah offers vineyard tours, seated tastings, and some of the best views in the Rattlesnake Hills — all just minutes from everything on this list. Book your tasting, then use this guide to build the rest of your perfect Yakima Valley weekend. Questions? Ask our staff when you visit — recommending our neighbors is one of our favorite parts of the job.
Address: 2911 Roza Drive in Zillah
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Wineries We Recommend Near Zillah & Yakima
You could spend a full weekend wine tasting within fifteen minutes of our front door. These four neighbors are the stops we suggest most when guests ask, “Where should we go next?”
Sheridan Vineyard
Just down the road from us on Roza Drive, Sheridan Vineyard has been crafting rich, structured reds from estate fruit since the late 1990s, and it remains one of the Yakima Valley’s benchmark producers. Tastings happen at The Garden, Sheridan’s relaxed outdoor setting where kids are always welcome and leashed dogs can join you outside. It’s an easy, scenic first or last stop on a Roza Drive wine loop — you can visit both of us without ever leaving the hill.
Address: 2231 Roza Drive, Zillah, WA 98953
Website: sheridanvineyard.com
Two Mountain Winery
Named for its views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier, Two Mountain Winery is a second-generation, family-run estate producing certified sustainable wines just off Cheyne Road in Zillah. The tasting room is one of the most welcoming in the valley — open daily, no reservation required — and you can taste a flight or simply order by the glass. Their estate-grown reds and whites consistently deliver quality well above their price point, which is why so many visitors leave with a case.
Address: 2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah, WA 98953
Website: twomountainwinery.com
Dineen Vineyards
Dineen Vineyards sits in the hills a few miles north of Zillah, where a broad lawn and patio look out over the vines toward Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. The Dineen family farms sustainably and has long grown some of the most sought-after fruit in the Yakima Valley, so tasting wine made from the estate — glass in hand, vineyard at your feet — feels like getting a look behind the curtain. Bring a picnic mindset: this is a linger-a-while kind of place.
Address: 2980 Gilbert Road, Zillah, WA 98953
Website: dineenvineyards.com
Fortuity Cellars
A short drive toward Wapato, Fortuity Cellars is a boutique, family-owned winery where tastings happen right inside the working production space — an insider’s view you don’t get at most tasting rooms. Owners Lee and Emily Fergestrom pour small-lot wines sourced from some of Washington’s most distinctive vineyard sites, and the guided, personal tasting experience is a favorite among our guests. It’s only about fifteen minutes from downtown Yakima, making it an easy addition to any itinerary.
Address: 160 Lombard Loop Road, Wapato, WA 98951
Website: fortuitycellars.com
Where to Stay Near Zillah & Yakima Wine Country
Staying in the middle of wine country means shorter drives, slower mornings, and more time at the tasting rooms. These three options cover everything from boutique luxury to a full vineyard house.
Zillah Lakes Inn
The Yakima Valley’s premier boutique stay, Zillah Lakes Inn is a family-owned, six-room inn perched above one of the Zillah Lakes. Every room has a king bed and luxury finishes, four overlook the water, and the stone patio, fire pit, and dock invite you to unwind after a day of tasting — you can even take out a rowboat or try catch-and-release bass fishing. Dog-friendly rooms are available, and you’re just minutes from every winery on this list.
Address: 701 Fountain Blvd, Zillah, WA 98953
Website: zillahlakesinn.com
Best Western Plus Vintage Valley Inn
For a comfortable, well-priced home base right off I-82, the Best Western Plus Vintage Valley Inn in Zillah is hard to beat. Rooms are large and quiet, breakfast is included, and after a day on the wine trail you can soak in the indoor pool and hot tub. It sits at the gateway to the Rattlesnake Hills wineries — Claar Cellars’ tasting room is a one-minute walk, and the historic Teapot Dome Service Station is just down the road.
Address: 911 Vintage Valley Parkway, Zillah, WA 98953
Website: bestwestern.com
Hill House at Sugarloaf Vineyard
Traveling with a group? Hill House at Sugarloaf Vineyard is a five-bedroom vacation home in the hills above Wapato with seven beds, three and a half baths, and sweeping views over the vineyard and the valley below. With a near-perfect guest rating on Airbnb, it’s ideal for a wine-weekend crew or a multi-family getaway — wake up surrounded by vines, then be at any of the wineries above within twenty minutes.
Location: Wapato, WA
Book: Hill House at Sugarloaf Vineyard on Airbnb
Where to Eat Near Yakima & Zillah
Wine tasting is hungry work. From wood-fired pizza between tastings to a proper dinner out, these five restaurants are where our staff actually eat.
HopTown Wood-Fired Pizza — Wapato
Right off I-82 at Exit 44 between Zillah and Wapato, HopTown serves award-winning wood-fired pizza alongside salads and appetizers, with local wine, beer, and cider to pair. In summer, the porch, patio, and pergola seating make it the perfect casual mid-tasting lunch stop — and it’s just minutes from Fortuity Cellars and our tasting room. This is the answer when someone asks us, “Where can we grab a great bite without leaving wine country?”
Address: 2560 Donald-Wapato Road, Wapato, WA 98951
Website: hoptownpizza.com
Provisions Restaurant + Market — Yakima
Provisions is Yakima’s chef-driven favorite, serving locally sourced Northwest cuisine alongside approachable comfort classics — think elevated pizza, burgers, and pasta done right. The attached market is worth a browse for lunch or picnic supplies before a day in the vineyards, and the restaurant and bar open at 3pm Tuesday through Saturday for happy hour and dinner. Reservations are easy to grab online and recommended on weekends.
Address: 2710 Terrace Heights Drive, Yakima, WA 98901
Website: provisionsyakima.com
Canyon River Grill — Ellensburg
If you’re driving in from Seattle or Ellensburg — or just want a memorable detour — Canyon River Grill is a destination restaurant nestled in the heart of the Yakima River Canyon on scenic Highway 821. Part of Canyon River Ranch, the grill overlooks the river and its dramatic basalt cliffs, serving steaks, seafood, and rotating specials. The canyon drive alone is one of the most beautiful in Central Washington; dinner on the deck above the river is the reward.
Address: 14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Website: canyonrivergrill.com
WaterFire Restaurant & Bar — Yakima
WaterFire draws its inspiration from Northwest harvests and Pacific Rim flavors, turning out an innovative menu that’s earned it a spot among Yakima’s very best restaurants. Chef Derrin’s signature crab cakes are a local legend, the wine list leans proudly local, and the daily 3–5pm happy hour (all day on Wednesdays) is one of the best deals in town. It’s a polished but unpretentious choice for dinner after a day on the wine trail.
Address: 4000 Creekside Loop, Yakima, WA 98908
Website: waterfirerestaurant.com
Zesta Cucina — Yakima
A Yakima institution for more than 25 years, Zesta Cucina blends classic Italian cooking with a Pacific Northwest twist, sourcing ingredients locally throughout the harvest season. The dining room at Glenwood Square is warm and family-friendly, portions are generous, and the menu pairs beautifully with Yakima Valley wine — which is exactly how we’d suggest you end a tasting day. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday afternoons.
Address: 5110 Tieton Drive, Suite 210, Yakima, WA 98908
Website: zestacucina.com
