went here for a cheap wine tasting of $10 and it is nice that they waive this fee if you buy a bottle. but, the wine tasting was very underwhelming... could not sit down at the bar area because no chairs available. staff did a good job in memorizing the winery menu and seemed knowledgeable about the winemaking process, but the social cues and connection was lacking. felt no warmth in the conversation -- very robotic. I loved the folk-style sort of aesthetic with the decorations scattered everywhere in this place. glad that there were tables, but all with stools only. wine was okay and something you would see on the cheaper section of stores like BevMo, Walmart, etc. not much to do around this plaza square in Yakima, too... read more

Kana Winery - Wineries Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Knew a lot about the wines poured. The wines were lovely. I was the only one in the winery and I had to go up to the bar to get each tasting, no stools at bar. If table service is not offered then suggest getting a wine serving board or stand with tasting cards. I would have stayed and enjoyed the wine more but did not get the stay and enjoy the wine vibe. read more

OMG! We had the best time here! We were in Yakima to float the river and stayed overnight so we explored the town. We went to Kana and had a blast! Live music and the tasting host was exceptional!! Our group had a fantastic time! Thank you!! read more

This was our first stop wine tasting in the Yakima area. The tasting room has such a pleasant vibe. Tasting fee is $5 and you get to taste 7 wines (2 whites and 5 reds) Tasting fee is waived if you purchased a bottle. Suzanne poured the wines for us and she was the best! She explained all the wines, the labels are beautiful and are created by a local artist. She was so sweet to get pop corn for my kids. They have live music on Saturday and wines by the glass are very reasonable. We loved all of their wines, my fav were Chardonnay and Riesling. read more

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The staff here are impressive. They offer a great variety of reds to sample and we did order some to take home! I would love to see a few more options in whites. The trialing was really nice at the end! read more

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Wine ok, whites better than reds. Did tasting on a weekday afternoon. The two of us were the only people there. The wine server Chris rushed us thru the tasting, tiny pours, felt like he couldn't wait for us to be gone. Condescending., not engaging at all. He made the visit memorable but not in a good way. Won't go back. read more

I will be brutally honest, we walked in and nobody around, we advised that it was our first time here for a tasting. The response... "got to give you a crash course cause I've got a party of 10 due in any minute" Umm excuse me? Nobody in this place and our first visit, yet don't matter, cause a party of 10 are about to come in?!?!? Wow... oh and guess what, we never did see that party show up. The wine... ok, I did like the "dark star" but turned off by the sommelier. read more

$5.00 for a flight of wine that is refunded towards the purchase of any wine. Kana does not grow its own grapes, but instead buys from vineyards like Champoux Vineyards which is ranked as one of the top ten vineyards in the nation. The downtown location is great for relaxing and enjoying a quiet afternoon of wine tasting. All the wines were robust and very high quality. There is a little something for everyone. I don't generally like Chardonnay, but this Chardonnay is created in steel barrels and is very smooth. The Tempranillo is very good and if you like Cab you will love this. The Dark Star is a meritage blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre that is very smooth. My personal favorite. read more

Kana Winery - Wineries Near Me - Yakima, Washington

When in Yakima, Kana Winery is a must stop in! Good wine, good music, and great bartenders (especially Meegan and Kristen)! My husband and I stopped in here during our walking tour of the many downtown Yakima wineries and breweries. The staff greeted us with a warm welcome and promptly poured us each a tasting ($5/each). They explained each of their wines as we tasted them (their reds were my favorite) and gave us informative tips about where we should visit during our visit to Prosser and Zillah the next day. The First Friday of each month always features live music. Kana is a cozy place to have a glass (or bottle) of wine and enjoy a local band. We will definitely be back to Kana on our next visit to Yakima! read more

Kana Winery - Wineries Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Good, decent everyday wines. Fair prices. Went on a no music day which is what we expected. When we visited, there were only 2 other people there, sitting at table drinking a glass of wine. Chris mentioned closing 2 hours early when I called and we got there 2 hours before his early closing time. We paid for 2 full tastings but it was a very rushed tasting not in any way imaginable hurried by us, as we had all afternoon. Wine is good everyday wine; but our experience was not inviting in the least. Three stars because of the wine. From purely our tasting experience it'd been a 2 or a 1. But he was not outright rude to earn a 1. read more

Went here as part of red wine and chocolate weekend. They had some interesting wines, including a few white blends that we really liked. Their ciel du cheval blend was also nice. It is a bit "retaily" being downtown and all, but a good wine stop, nonetheless. read more

Next time I'm comin' at night and staying for the music. This place is fun, the wine is great and the tasting room pretty cool. (Note the Grateful Dead influence a la "Workingman's Red," which by the way is quite yummy.) Bought home a bottle of their Dark Star which was good, good, good and rated one of the top ten affordable wines from Washington state. (Their wines are reasonably priced!) I didn't catch the name of the gal behind the bar -- but she was personable, knowledgeable and one of the reasons we'd come back! read more

Stopped by for a tasting and we were greeted by Megan! She was very friendly and had great knowledge of the wines. We enjoyed a bottle of Scarlet Fire, it was fabulous! I also really liked the Dark Star. Great atmosphere to sit and enjoy time with your favorite person. read more

Meehan, the hostess is beyond amazing. If I owned a business I would so offer her the moon to join my business. We had a wonderful time and great wine with live music to make it all come together. This is a MUST stop. Make sure Meegan is there before you go. read more

This is my absolute favorite winery in Yakima! Great atmosphere, great people, and great music can be found here. The staff goes above and beyond in their customer service and makes everyone feel welcome whether they are regulars or new! I recently went back in after not visiting in a long while. I had left a coat of mine last winter when I had a bit too much wine, and never knew what happened to it. When I went in last night, Megan (the wonderful lady behind the counter) returned it to me. She remembered all those months ago that I was the one who had left it and kept it safe for me until my next visit! You cannot get more special service than that!! Life has been pretty busy which has been why I haven't made it back in a while, but I was reminded by this act that I need to make the time to go back in more often. Not only because their wine is superb, but because Kana treats everyone like family. read more

Yelp has a great deal for this winery.....20 percent off 6 bottles. All of the wines were dry with the exception of the riesling. I ended up getting 1 riesling, 2 Dark Star (which was my favorite because it is a syrah blend), and 3 Workingman's Red (my husband's fave). They also have open mic nights on Fridays, which sounds fun. The woman who walked us through our tasting was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would def come back the next time I'm in Yakuma. read more

The pros of the winery include location, conveniently located in downtown Yakima within walking distance of other places. Live entertainment is here frequently which creates an atmospheric and cozy environment, and this is the primary reason to come here. Unfortunately the wine itself misses the mark. I've done a full tasting here and each red I tasted was assaulting in the acidity. It's unfortunate that the worker leading the tasting had limited knowledge and spoke heavily of how "beautifully acidic" each wine is. That's not a plus to me. read more

Where do I start with Kana Winery? They were our first stop on this past weekend's Wine Yakima Valley Spring Barrel Tasting. We bought our $35 PREMIER PASSES there. It's an in-town tasting room and, not knowing anything about the winery, I wasn't sure what to expect. There were two ladies behind the bar pouring tastes and the owner was roaming around and shmoozing with tasters. So, we bellied up to the bar and made our way through the wine tasting menu and...found Nirvana. It has been DECADES since my lovely wife and I tasted so many wines with flavor and richness and depth of character that fairly leaped out of the glass. These days you're lucky if you find even one varietal you like at a tasting room. The problem with most corporate and custom crush wines and just about every wine you find on the supermarket shelves is that most of them are insipid and lacking flavor. Sure, they're cleanly made wines, but mass market, no character and for many of them, barely any flavor. The ladies serving up the tastes were friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. One of the requirements of the tastings was BYOG, as in glass. Oops! This being our first time attending this even we were so eager to hit the tasting rooms we forgot to bring our own wine glasses. Not to worry at Kana. They were happy to provide "loaners" as every wine tasting room I've ever been in (and the two I worked in) have provided. To the wines, dear friends! Just so you know, the owner and winemaker have Grateful Dead motif running through the wine names. They reds were all great but for me, there were two standouts. The first was the 2010 Workingman's Red, one of the best red blends I've ever tasted. And do you know how rare it is to not only taste but find a red wine with a vintage before 2015? This wine has stood the test of time. The second was the 2010 Scarlet Fire, their reserve red. The complexity and depth of the flavors blew us away. We finished the tasting with their slightly sweet 2013 Johannisberg Riesling, named Katie Mae. Now, 2013 is getting a bit old for a white wine, especially one on the sweet. Not the Katie Mae, She was still a youthful nymph dancing away at a Dead concert way back when. Totally delicious. Kana Winery, as I like to say, is the real stuff. There wasn't a clunker in the bunch. If you're looking for delicious wines of full blown flavor, depth, and character, please stop by. The tasting room staff will make you feel at home. And the wines will make you feel Greatful that you Dead, I mean, did. read more

Great downtown location, in the historic Larson building built around the great depression, tasting room looks historically original, big 20 foot front windows with a view of nice downtown landscaping and lighting. Staff goes beyond to make your visit pleasant and and a good learning experience. Voted top 3 wineries in Yakima Valley by local newspaper readers poll, and best music nightlife, featuring live music every Friday and Saturday. Wine pours are generous, and your wine tasting is free with a purchase. Wine club membership is a great deal, and makes you part of the Kana Winery family, with lots of perks read more

We had an amazing evening at Kana winery! The staff (and owner) were incredibly friendly and the tasting included seven very generous pours. The wine was delicious and we even learned a bit about the grower/vinter relationship. Kana sources it's grapes from the best vineyards rather than growing their own. This way, the owner/vinter (Palmer) can focus on what he does best: creating Rhône style wines. Kana staff understand safe social distancing and sanitized the table prior to us sitting down. Since Yakima County is still in Phase I, we enjoyed our evening on the patio and had fun conversing with locals (from six feet away, of course). We loved the convenient location in downtown Yakima, as we were able to walk to dinner and our hotel following the tasting. It was our first time in Yakima and we were eager to support local businesses. I'm so glad Kana was open. We will definitely be back! read more

Mariah was such an amazing host and tasting expert. She knew so much about the wines. She's a sweet and an amazing person. Easy yo talk to!!! read more

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Our visit was phenomenal. The daytime ambience is relaxed and the room is designed with character and interesting decor. They have low and high tables. There were EIGHT wines for the tasting, and our server even added another, different year of one of the same wines. Tasting fee is waived when you buy, and boy did we buy! It's not often I enjoy so many wines from one place, but Kana really delivered -- from whites to reds. And at great, low price points. Many award-winners and 90-point wines to enjoy. Highly recommend visiting here, particularly if you need a wonderful break on the way to Walla Walla. read more

The old vine Lemberger was very good. So good I bought a bottle. Not a common wine at most tasting rooms, but Kana did it right. The Katie Mae was good but too much sugar for a Riesling of my taste. The staff was great and the store was very well kept. I believe Kana was the first tasting room in downtown Yakima, so it is a must stop in your wine tasting tour. read more

Kana Winery is my go to place on Friday nights. It is like the local "Cheers". The owner and the manager are warm and welcoming. From the first time I walked in the door I felt like I was home. They have a strong sense of local business and improving downtown Yakima. They are active in the Yakima Valley Wine community and strive for excellence. And last but not least, I love Reisling and their Katie Mae is the best reisling I have EVER tatsted! My favorite! read more

Fabulous little winery tasting/lounge area. Wines taste amazing and the owner and bar tender were so friendly

Great wine and Megan is super awesome. If you are looking to get away and either do a tasting or come in for a bottle, you cant go wrong here. Would be nice if they had a small food menu. read more

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Very nice people serving wine, great wines to enjoy and overall fun atmosphere! We enjoyed a tasting, joined, and then walked to dinner! :)

Located in the historic Larson Building, built in 1931, and tallest building in downtown Yakima. Kana's space restored to a 1930's dated charm (and almost bohemian), including its 20 ft. high windows and ceiling. Open mic last night was great, including a Nashville musician transplant to Yakima playing and singing solo. The owner, Palmer, was great on his acoustic guitar instrumentals. Excellent wine, especially DARK STAR red blend and a double gold medal scoring Chardonnay. The production winery is located 7 blocks away and is only open for special events and their wine club read more

Awesome place. Great wine. Rad people. All the wines taste wonderful. Very helpful in suggesting additional wineries if you wish to find another. But stay here and enjoy the people and the wine! read more

For our annual college friends reunion we ended up in Yakima for some wine tasting and good food. After not having much of a plan we ended up at Kana Winery and I have truly never had a better time with a serving staff. Megan was a true gem who served our rowdy group and made the experience at Kana our favorite of the entire weekend. I seriously cannot say enough good things about Megan; she was HILARIOUS, so nice to everyone in my group, and seemed to genuinely love what she was doing. At the end of our trip we were all having a final breakfast together, reminiscing about the great weekend we had together and Megan was brought up as a highlight by multiple people. The wine was delicious but Megan's customer service was far beyond what we expected, especially for a larger group that could be seen as extra work. We even took our group pictures with Megan we loved her so much! The rest of the staff at Kana was also amazing, thank you Joyce, Fred, and Susanna! read more

Kana Winery - Megan, our server who is in the red shirt, was seriously the best! - Wineries Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Hands down a place you don't want to miss! Wine is delicious (reds tasted) and Megan is adorable! read more

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All the wines here are so different and DELICIOUS! Fun, relaxed ambiance in the store too, with frequent live music. The staff was great at explaining the wines and was not pushy at all, but we ended up buying bottles of everything we tasted. And they're a small batch boutique winery, so buy them here while you can! read more

3 stars based on mediocre service, yet really awesome wine. Not really a wine drinker, but they definitely had some really great tasting wine here. The service was ok... We felt rushed. Granted it was 20 minutes to closing, Chris our wine server was not interested in hearing what we had to say. We were talking and he interrupted us with his presentations of the next wine. I get it, you want to go home. I worked food service for many years, and I would never think so highly of self that I had the right to interrupt my customers mid-sentence. Granted he knew his stuff, he even has a two year degree in wine, but really guy?? ... Learn some manners and suck it up and earn your tip... Even though we did anyways since we have manners. I'm not trying to be mean, but just honest coming from someone who lived off of tips for over five years. Not ussually ranty like this, but service makes or breaks you. Come here if you want excellent wine! read more

I took my wife here for the Wine and Chocolate tour over Valentine's day weekend. This ranked as our favorite for several reasons. First, we were lucky enough to have met the Winemaker, Ben Grossman, and despite the crowd we basically had him to ourself during the visit. He shared his background and his vision of what he intends for Kana. It was exciting to hear the passion and experience in his telling of that vison. Second, their wines are fantastic! One of the whites was a bit complex and hard for our palette to understand, but overall the reds were a knockout and we left with several bottles including the Dark Star and Old Vines - although if we'd have been equipped to buy all of their Syrah we would have. I highly recommend Kana to anyone planning a tour to Yakima. read more

Had a great visit here last month; the staff was extremely helpful and friendly and talked to us for a while about Yakima and their wine. Kana Winery was one of the highlights from our visit. read more

My partner and I went here during our Southeastern Washington wine tour trip. Our favorite was the tempranillo. We have since had two bottles of it. Delicious! read more

Very nice place,not at all stuffy like one might think who doesnt frequent these type of establishments. The staff is great,top Notch. Im no wine aficionado but from ease dropping there is no doubt kana knows wines. First time in playing there with my band. "The Flying Buffalo Band" very responsive audience.nice place to perform. Its is imperitive to support venues that (still) support live music. Had a fun night. read more

Love the location right in central Yakima. Very friendly low pressure staff. I also like how they serve some local beer in addition to wine if you wanna switch things up. The wine itself isn't my favorite personally, but they make up for it with a fun experience. read more

A great wine-tasting venue in downtown Yakima -- excellent red varietals, and a great mineral Riesling. Definitely worth checking out if you're in town. read more

Visiting from California, Washington wines are so different. Kana has some Great Reds at a Great price. I believe it was Megan that helped us and she made our tasting experience very enjoyable. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend a visit and their 2006 Reserve Syrah! (& 2008 Daystar- Red Blend) mmm mmmm... read more