Red Mountain Itinerary - August 12
10:20 a.m. pickup by Curated Walla Walla. Your driver for the day is Jamey.
Gayle, please share your lodging info with me when you have a chance.
11:00 a.m. Woodward Canyon
19418 E 583 PR NE, Benton City, WA — Tasting Fee: $15 pp
With gentle winemaking techniques and a knack for blending, Tim and Kelly Hightower craft wines with great character that are naturally beautiful and free from pretense. This serene tasting room, nestled high among the lush vines of the 15-acre estate, boasts majestic views.
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12:15 p.m. Kiona Vineyards
44612 N Sunset Rd, Benton City, WA — Tasting fee: $15pp; waived for every $30 spent on wine
Starting in 1975, Kiona pioneered the Red Mountain viticultural area with its unique microclimate. Their vineyards supply more than 60 other Washington wineries, but Kiona produces wines of outstanding character themselves. This 20,000 square-foot facility is bright and airy, offering stunning views of the mountain and Kiona’s estate vineyards.
1:30 p.m. Lunch @ Terra Blanca Vineyard Grill
34715 Demoss Rd, Benton City, WA
Vineyard Grill is located at the beautiful Terra Blanca winery and estate vineyard, and offers chateau-inspired cuisine with panoramic views of the vineyards and the lower Yakima valley.
Menu below for your convenience.
Depart at 3:00
3:15 p.m. — Upchurch Vineyards
32901 Vineyard View PR NE, Benton city, WA — Tasting Fee: $35pp, waived w/ purchase of $50
Winemaker Chris Upchurch is something of a rock star and iconoclast. As a founding winemaker and partner at DeLille Cellars, he crafted some of the most award-winning wines in Washington. Since 2007 Chris—together with his wife Thea and Red Mountain pioneer Dick Bouchey—have been able to create something most winemakers only dream about: their own estate winery. These are lofty, truly special wines, created with unrivaled passion and a commitment to sustainable farming.