Red Mountain Roundup (7/16/15

A roundup of events, places to stay, and things to do on Red Mountain for the week of 7/16/15 through 7/22/15.

Weather:

Looking forward to a beautiful, sunny weekend with temps in the 90s.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US

If a tasting fee for a winery isn’t listed below it’s only because I don’t know what it is, there still may be a tasting fee charged.

Red Mountain Trails – Fri – Sun by reservation. 1/2 hour and 1 hour trail rides.
Family BBQ and Wagon Ride — Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday by reservation.
Sunset Dinner and Wagon Ride — Friday and Saturday nights by reservation.
Cooper – tasting room open 11am – 5 pm Thurs – Mon. Tasting fees often go to various charities.
Frichette – tasting room open daily 11 am – 5 pm.
Kiona – tasting room open noon – 5 pm daily. Tasting fee $7.00 (refundable with purchase) Red Mountain Trails offers trail rides through Kiona Vineyards on weekends and by reservation.
Fidelitas – tasting room open daily 11 am – 5 pm
Hamilton Cellars – tasting room open daily 11 am – 5 pm, Thursdays 11 am – 7 pm
- Thursday 7/9/15, open late (until 7:00 pm).
- Sunday 7/19/15, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – “Music at Milton and Millie’s” featuring Carl Holt Band
Hedges – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Sat, Sun. $5.00 nonrefundable tasting fee
Tapteil – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Fri – Sun.
Hightower – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Thurs – Mon.
Col Solare – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Weds – Sun.
- Sunday 2:00 pm — vineyard and winery tour.
Terra Blanca – tasting room open daily 10 am – 6 pm.
Tucannon – tasting room open Fri – Sun 11 am – 6 pm, Wed – Thurs 11 am – 5 pm. $5.00 tasting fee.
Tri-Cities Events

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.
- RV Village Resort – West Richland. Easy access to Red Mountain and Richland for restaurants, shopping, and wine-tasting. Indoor pool and spa.
The nearest hotels are located in Richland and Prosser.

There are a number of chain restaurants around but here are some “off the beaten path” recommendations:

Red Mountain Trails — we offer Wagon Ride dinners in the spring, summer, and fall!
Terra Blanca Vineyard Grill — Fri, Sat, Sun noon – 5 pm. Oh man, I love to eat on their patio — a glass of wine, some lovely food, and the views are to die for.
7/11/15 — Cooper Wine Company food truck Saturday with Kindra’s Wok n’ Roll. (I love these guys – great service, great Asian food, and of course Cooper has great wine too!)
Tacos Garcia Taco Truck — West Richland. The best taco truck around, and I love their ceviche.
Brickhouse Pizza — West Richland. Great pizza crust on their pizzas and a nice fresh salad bar.