Beyond the Tasting Room: Vineyard & Winery Tours in Tri‑Cities Wine Country
Sipping a great glass of wine is only part of the story.
Behind every bottle is a year of work in the vineyard, countless decisions in the cellar, and passionate people dedicated to crafting exceptional wines. In Tri-Cities Wine Country, many wineries invite guests behind the scenes to experience the journey from grape to glass through guided vineyard walks, production facility tours, barrel room tastings, and conversations with the winemakers themselves.
Whether you're a curious first-time visitor or a lifelong wine enthusiast, these immersive experiences offer a deeper appreciation for the wines—and the landscape—that have made the Tri-Cities one of Washington's premier wine destinations.
4 Whistles Winery
As a small, fully functioning grape-to-glass winery, 4 Whistles Winery provides an intimate look at every stage of the winemaking process. Many tours are personally led by the winemaker, offering guests a behind-the-scenes experience from vineyard to bottle.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Vineyard and production facility tour
Availability: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person (waived with the purchase of one bottle per person)
Reservations: Required
Includes: Vineyard and production facility tour with insight into the complete winemaking process.
Avennia Estate
Perched at the end of Sunset Road, Avennia Estate pairs breathtaking views of Red Mountain with guided walking tours through its estate vineyard, offering guests a closer look at one of Washington's premier wine-growing regions.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Estate vineyard walking tour
Availability: Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person (refundable with a qualifying wine purchase)
Reservations: Required
Includes: Guided walking tour of the estate vineyard with panoramic views of the Red Mountain AVA.
Col Solare Winery
Col Solare delivers an elevated wine experience with an estate tour aboard its signature Moon Car before inviting guests to enjoy a private tasting featuring Tenuta wines, Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon, and thoughtfully curated small bites.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Private estate tour and tasting
Availability: By reservation
Cost: Varies by experience
Reservations: Required
Includes: Estate tour aboard the Moon Car, private guided tasting, vertical tasting of Tenuta wines, Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon, and curated small bites.
Elk Haven Winery
Explore the entire Elk Haven estate during a guided tour before relaxing with lunch and a tasting. It's a welcoming way to experience the winery while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Estate tour
Availability: Daily at 11 a.m.
Cost: Complimentary
Reservations: Required
Includes: Guided estate tour with the opportunity to stay for lunch and a wine tasting.
Frichette Winery
Frichette Winery's Private Concierge Wine Experience offers an engaging look at what makes Red Mountain one of the world's most celebrated wine regions. During this 90-minute guided experience, guests explore the vineyard, visit the barrel room, and enjoy wine tastings while learning about the winemaking process through fun trivia and educational storytelling.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Private Concierge Wine Experience
Availability: Daily, 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $85 per person
Reservations: Required
Includes: Vineyard tour, barrel room visit, guided wine tasting, and interactive education about Red Mountain and the winemaking process.
Heron Bluff Vineyard & Winery
Heron Bluff offers guests the opportunity to tour both the vineyard and winery before enjoying a guided tasting and conversation with the owner and winemaker.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Vineyard and winery tour
Availability: Thursday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; additional times available upon request
Cost: $55 per person
Reservations: Required
Includes: Vineyard tour, winery tour, guided wine tasting, and Q&A with the owner and winemaker.
Mercer Wine Estates
Mercer Wine Estates offers two unique ways to experience Washington wine. Guests can explore the winery's production facility, where they may see the winemaking team in action, or visit during harvest season for the winery's annual vineyard tour through Horse Heaven Hills.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Production facility tour and seasonal vineyard tour
Availability: Production tours Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; vineyard tour annually in September or October
Cost: Production tours are complimentary; seasonal vineyard tour pricing varies
Reservations: Recommended for production tours; required for vineyard tours
Includes: Barrel room, laboratory, bottling line, crush pad, and opportunities to observe winemaking and seasonal harvest activities.
Palencia Winery
Palencia Winery's Dig Deep Wine Experience blends exceptional wines, thoughtfully paired cuisine, and personal interaction with the winemaker for an immersive introduction to the estate and its vineyards.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Dig Deep Wine Experience
Availability: By reservation
Cost: $55 per person
Reservations: Required
Includes: Vineyard tour, interactive food and wine pairing with Culture Shock Bistro, and an opportunity to meet the winemaker.
Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
Terra Blanca offers one of the region's most immersive winery experiences, taking guests from the vineyard through the production facility before concluding with a private guided tasting. Seasonal vineyard hikes and harvest experiences provide even more ways to explore the estate throughout the year.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Red Mountain Tour & Tasting Experience
Availability: Saturdays at 11 a.m. or by private reservation; seasonal vineyard hikes and harvest experiences offered throughout the year
Cost: Tour & Tasting Experience begins at $50 per person
Reservations: Required
Includes: Estate vineyard, crush pad, fermentation bays, bottling line, barrel caves, and a guided tasting of Terra Blanca wines.
Tucannon Cellars
Whether you choose a leisurely self-guided walk through the estate vineyard or a guided tour with the family behind the wines, Tucannon Cellars offers a relaxed and scenic way to experience Washington wine.
Tour Highlights
Experience: Self-guided vineyard walk or guided vineyard and winery tour
Availability: Self-guided walks during tasting room hours; guided tours by appointment
Cost: Complimentary self-guided vineyard walk; guided tour pricing available upon request
Reservations: Required for guided tours
Includes: Estate vineyard, winery, tasting room, walking paths, orchard, stream, and koi pond.
Every vineyard has a story. Every winemaker has a passion. Every bottle reflects the unique landscape of Washington Wine Country. We invite you to slow down, explore beyond the tasting room, and experience the people and places that make the Tri-Cities one of the Northwest's premier wine destinations. While you're here, discover local restaurants, outdoor recreation, vibrant downtowns, and countless other experiences that make every visit memorable.