Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain.
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I’ve put together some itineraries to help you plan your trip here. These are just suggested things to see and do while you’re here, and are certainly not all-encompassing. You canview them all as a PDF (with links to each event) by clicking this link.
This weekend is a great one on Red Mountain. There are tons of activities, and the weather is looking perfect! Also, this weekend is the full moon!
Weather:
Great weather for a bike or trail ride through the vineyards!
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US
Events, Places to Visit:
If there are no tasting fees listed, it’s just because I don’t know what they are. I believe all tasting rooms on Red Mountain charge a fee.
- Red Mountain Trails — Wagon Rides and Trail Rides available Sun, Click here to reserve! We now have bicycle rentals!
- Col Solare – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Weds – Sun.
Sat, 6/18/16, 5 pm – 9 pm — “Summer Sole” live music and wine tasting.
Sun, 6/19/16, 11 am – 5 pm — Father’s Day. Every family will receive two free tickets to see the Tri-City Dust Devils baseball team. All ages welcome. - Cooper – tasting room open 11am – 5 pm DAILY. Tasting fees often go to various charities.
Fri, 6/17/16, 6 pm – 9 pm — Bud’s Birthday Bash. Live music, food trucks, and celebrate Bud’s birthday! (please rsvp). $10.00 club member, $20.00 non-club member.
Sat, 6/18/16, 3 pm – 7 pm — Bud’s Birthday Bash. Live music, food trucks, and celebrate Bud’s birthday! (please rsvp). — this dog knows how to party! $10.00 club member, $20.00 non-club member. - Fidelitas – tasting room open 11 am – 4 pm daily. Tasting fee $10.00, refundable with wine purchase.
- Frichette – tasting room open daily 11 am – 5 pm. Tasting fee $10.00, refundable with wine purchase.
Sat, 6/18/16, 2 pm – 5 pm — BBQ Taste Off and wine pairing! $15.00 per person - Hamilton Cellars – tasting room open Sun – Thurs 11 am – 5 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am – 6 pm
- Hedges – open on weekends, 11 – 5. or Book here.
- Hightower – Tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Thurs – Sun.
- Kiona – tasting room open noon – 5 pm daily. Tasting fee $7.00 (refundable with purchase)
Sat, 6/18/16, 10:30 am – noon — Yoga in the Vines brought to you by Thrive Fitness Adventures. $30.00 - Linda Ellis Andrews — Artist in Glass and Bronze. Linda is a fabulous artist and wonderful person! Make an appointment to visit her studio, you won’t be disappointed!
- Monte Scarlatto — tasting room open 11 am – 4 pm Thurs and Sun. 11 am – 5 pm Fri and Sat. By appointment also. They have a 9-hole golf course among the vines, check it out!
Sat, 6/18/16, 5 pm – Bonfire and BBQ. Tickets Here. - Portrait Cellars — tasting by appointment only. 509-588-4534
- Purple Star Wines — make appointment or call for info. 509-628-7799.
Sat, 6/18/16, 9 am – 12 pm — Summer Solstice Stretch n’ Sip. - Tapteil – Fri – Sun 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. 509-588-4460
- Terra Blanca – tasting room open daily 11 am – 6 pm.
Fri, 6/17/16, 5 pm – 9 pm — Night on the Terrace.
Saturdays The Vineyard Grill is open from noon – 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
- Red Mountain AVA Site (info, places to stay, calendar of more events)
Places to Stay:
- 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. Also, we can deliver your bike rental to you at your vacation rental.
- 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. If you stay here we can deliver your bike rental to you!
- 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.
Places to Eat
There are a number of chain restaurants around but here are some “off the beaten path” recommendations:
- Tacos Garcia Taco Truck — West Richland. The best taco truck around, and I love their ceviche.
- The Wild Boar Grill — Benton City. This is a new and very welcome addition to the area. I’m a big fan of their pig wings and homemade potato chips!
- The Vineyard Grill at Terra Blanca — Red Mountain. One of the only places on the hill to eat. Beautiful views and great food and wine!
- Hacienda del Sol — Benton City. Large portions of great Mexican food and excellent customer service!
