Red Mountain Roundup, 6/14/2018

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.

Looking for some trip-planning ideas?  Check out these itinerary suggestions!

The weather is perfect!
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Events, Places to Visit This Weekend:

Tasting fees vary by winery.  Some are refundable with purchase, some are partially refundable.  Usually fees are between the $10 and $20 range.

• Red Mountain Trails — Wagon Rides, Trail Rides, and guided Bike Tours available.  Click here to reserve! 
• Anelare — Mon 11a – 2 p, Thurs – Sun 11a – 5p.  Tasting fee $10.00
• Chandler Reach — open daily, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Classic Tasting: $10.00, Reserve Tasting: $20.00
  Weds, 4/11/18 — Sip and Stems.  Reserve here.
  
• Col Solare – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Weds – Sun. 
  Saturday, 6/16, 5:30 – 8:30 — Saturday Sole.  Food, wine, live music!  Info here!
• Cooper – tasting room open noon – “close” DAILY.  Tasting fee $15.00, refundable with $200 purchase.
• Fidelitas – tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm daily.  Tasting fee $15.00, refundable with wine purchase.  
  Sat, 6/16, 10 am – 11 am — Fidelitas Estate experience on Red Mountain.  info here.
• Frichette – tasting room open daily noon – 5 pm. 
  Fri, 6/15, 6:00 – 8:00 — Sister Act preview!
  Sat, 6/16, 1:00 – done — BBQ Taste-off!
• Hamilton Cellars – tasting room open Sun – Thurs 11 am – 5 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am – 6 pm
• Hedges – Tasting room open Weds – Sun 11 am – 5 pm.
  Sat, 6/16 9:00 am — Hope in the Vineyards 5k Run!  
• Hightower – Tasting room open 11 am – 5 pm Thurs – Mon.
• Kiona –  tasting room open noon – 5 pm daily.  
• 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!
• Portrait Cellars — tasting by appointment only.  509-588-4534
• Purple Star Wines — Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
  Every Other Saturday, 10:00 am — Stretch & Sip.  
• Sleeping Dog Wines — Fri – Sun, 11 am – 5 pm
• Tapteil – Fri – Sun 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.  509-588-4460  
• Terra Blanca –  tasting room open daily 11 am – 5 pm.  
  Vineyard Grille open noon – 5:00 pm Friday through Sunday. 
  Sun, 6/17, 2:00 pm — Paint Nite.
• Tucannon – tasting room open Fri – Sun 11 am – 6 pm, Wed – Thurs 11 am – 5 pm.  $10.00 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.  
• 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.
  • Wine Country RV — Prosser.  Great location and amazing staff.  Really nice place!
  • Monte Scarlatto — Red Mountain.  Enjoy staying in the heart of Red Mountain!
• 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:

• • Red Mountain Trails  — we offer dinner on Friday and Saturday nights starting in April.  Reservations can be made here.  
  • Tacos Garcia Taco Truck — West Richland.  The best taco truck around, and I love their ceviche.
  • 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!