Do you know that Washington State is located on the same latitude as the famous wine growing regions in France? While the western part of the state is a bit wet for grapes, the Columbia Valley area receives less than 5 inches of rain per year. This creates an ideal atmosphere for vineyards. Washington has seen a huge surge in local wineries and vineyards in the past 30 years. Some of our local wines.SilverLake Winery was established in 1987 and is located in the Roza Spice Bowl area of the Columbia Valley. They are based out of Zillah, Washington and have tasting rooms in Leavenworth, Zillah and Woodenville. A new and upcoming winery is Swakane Winery located a few miles north of Wenatchee on Hy 97A.

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