Morgan FraserIf you’re looking for a great place for a drink and a bite to eat, Norwood is the place to go. Located right in downtown Wenatchee, Norwood Wine Bar combines the Spanish tradition of free tapas – small, delicious snacks or appetizers – with its menu of wines, hard ciders and beers from Washington State. Named after the old English word for North Wood, this 21-and-over wine bar in downtown…
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When visitors take the winding roads that lead out to Bianchi Vineyards in East Wenatchee, they arrive at a well-curated space. Although it’s less than a 10-minute drive from the bustle of downtown East Wenatchee, it feels like the winery is world away from the everyday rush of errands. People com for the quiet, the views and the wines that they can enjoy on the Bianchi’s thoughtfully designed landscape, complete…
Read MoreFor more than 10 years, Crayelle Cellars has been gaining a loyal following, and now their Wenatchee fans have more reason to celebrate. Crayelle Cellars’ tasting room has moved from its Cashmere location to downtown Wenatchee. For more than 20 years, Craig Mitrakul has been helping to shape the wine industry as a winemaker for some of the best wineries in the area. With the help of his wife Danielle,…
Read MoreLooking for some fun to pair with your wine this month? Check out these events at local Wenatchee and East Wenatchee wineries and tasting rooms. The Wenatchee area is chock full of live music, wine pairing dinners, happy hours and other great events, many within downtown, so you can walk to restaurants or stroll along the river on your night out. Not sure which winery or wine you’ll like the…
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Lisa TraumThe wine scene in Wenatchee is taking shape with new tasting rooms opening in different parts of town that offer either mountain views, modern ambiance, historic opulence, or rustic charm. The newest wineries in Wenatchee mentioned in this post are just a handful of the dozen wineries now located in the valley. I’ve highlighted my visits with great pictures and simple descriptions of each tasting room so you can get…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Dinner, consider Pybus Bistro in Pybus Market. Pybus Bistro specializes in simple, wholesome rustic French fare that warms your heart and your stomach. For Valentine’s Day, the Bistro is offering a prix fixe menu, which includes: Amuse bouche – a small bite to start the meal 2 choices of appetizers Soup or salad Choice of…
Read MoreAn emergence of social gathering hot-spots in Wenatchee have taken a fresh out-of-the-box approach to downtown nightlife culture. An elegant wine bar, swanky craft cocktail lounge, putt-putt golf course serving hard to find PNW small-craft beers, and an art lounge with lots of character, attracts interest and piques curiosity for a uniquely diverse nightlife experience. Every one of these businesses were created, designed, and built-out by entrepreneurs with an idea,…
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Jerri BarkleyThe Wenatchee Valley is full of great wineries and tasting rooms featuring local area wines. If you’re looking for a meal or a snack that’s served with a favorite local wine, check out these wineries, tasting rooms and wine bars in the Wenatchee area that also serve food. Wineries and Tasting Rooms Chateau Faire le Pont Chateau Faire Le Pointe is the only winery in Wenatchee to offer a full-service…
Read MoreI'm so happy you are coming to Wenatchee, WA for a long weekend of sunshine, outdoor fun, wine tasting, and time to unwind! You won't need to pack your umbrella for this trip, just a pair of shades and sunscreen to protect you from the 300 days average sunshine per year that keeps this region Washington's #1 playground. Eastern Washington's sun beckon's everyone to come explore its mountains, forests, lakes, rivers,…
Read MoreThe king of Washington wine is, unabashedly, Cabernet Sauvignon. The state’s most famous wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, and now it’s the state’s most-planted variety and annually the biggest crop. Last year along, winemakers brought in more than 70,000 tons of Cab grapes alone. That’s more than every single grape combined in the state as recently as 2008. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, of course, is driving new plantings each year and alone bottles…
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