This is my most happiest place on the Earth. All travels and places aside, Al and Kat, you are…read morewonderful people. Blessings! See you soon.

So much Love for Malaga Springs Winery that I got on the waitlist to get involved in the wine club!…read more We stumbled upon Malaga Springs Winery a few years ago while camping about an hour away. There was a major accident blocking the thoroughfare and we had to take a detour over the mountain through the sno park. This significant detour gave us an opportunity to see landscape we wouldn't have known existed. Unfortunately, there was a food truck that day and the accident meant the food truck and winery had many fewer visitors than anticipated. So they were really glad to see us. We met Al, the man who owns the place with his wife Kathy. Through our tasting and eating, we began learning about the Malaga Springs Winery story. It began our love affair with the place. Every summer since, we make our way to the winery bringing new people with us almost every time. I wish everyone who made their way there was required to read the history of the place, how it all came to be, before they began their tasting and nibbling. It would really enhance their experience. I think it's so important I'm adding it here: MALAGA SPRINGS WINERY HISTORY The happy circumstance of Kathy and me finding this site, as well as learning that the area got its name from grapes planted in the late 1800's as the railroad was being constructed to Seattle, was another stroke of luck. We were lucky again to have found, after a long search, what we believe to be grape plants from the original stock. The owners have let us take cuttings, and we are attempting to start a small vineyard from these cuttings, with the aim of producing what would have been the local wine years ago. In 2010 we opened our tasting room, and as people have discovered us, our traffic through it has increased as has the production from the grapes, as they mature and come into full bearing. Our sustainable straw bale buildings, as well as our farming styles are well suited to the natural environment, with all the wildflowers and critters still at home in the mostly undisturbed valley grasses. In 2010, we opened our new and dedicated tasting room to handle the increased visitation, and also to give us more flexibility with large groups and events. As in all our buildings and grounds, Kathy's design skills and artistic sensibilities have created beautiful and unique spaces that speak to our vision of and love for the natural world. GEOLOGY Malaga Springs Winery came about as the result of some happy circumstances, historical cataclysms and just plain good luck. The virgin soils, which form the backbone of the winemaking enterprise, were deposited as a result of the glacial Lake Missoula floods near the end of the last ice age. Their unique nature, both mineralogically and how they hold moisture, is part of the key to why our grapes produce such dark, complex and balanced reds, and luscious, floral and fruity whites. The spectacular basalt cliffs that literally form our back fence also perform a double function; they are solar collectors during the day and heating during the night and early morning hours. They also underlie the deposited soils, so that the grapes roots penetrate and surround this terrific source of minerality. Al and Kathy's wines are delicious, affordable, and made with love. Everything about this place is made with love. Unpretentious. Friendly. Human vibe. Genuineness. Authenticity. So many adjectives I use to describe Malaga Springs Winery, Al, and Kathy. Unlike most other wineries in Chelan, Wenatchee, and there area, Al and Kathy don't hire a marketing crew and they don't toot their own horn. They let their space and their wines speak for itself. Because you have to go there on purpose to find them, they are underrepresented and still folks don't know about them. They're found word of mouth. So share the love, get their name on everyone's lips who wants to taste in the area. Share the love. Maybe you'll also want to join the waitlist to get involved with the wine club.

What a lovely afternoon. We hit two wineries this day the first being a more social experience so…read moreit was nice to finish up here as they were having a quiet Saturday afternoon - we were it late in the day and the loveliest young lady served us outside. The patio had misters to keep us cool and this fantastic view. The owners were also lovely and spoke with us for a bit. They are going through a challenging time and we wish them positive news and healing energy! The rosé was fantastic!!! Definitely a winery to check out!!!

Very nice setting but I will say compared to other tasting in the area their price is high and pour…read moreis short. Service was a little off only 1 person working so it was slow

Cameron was great! Warm and friendly to us all. Recommended some unique wines for us to try and we…read moreloved it. Sat outside with a beautiful view and played a game of giant chess. Awesome spot for a family run winery. Definitely try this place out if you are visiting!

White Heron Cellars was a nice winery to visit in central Washington. My friend and I visited this…read morehidden gem and had a nice time, trying the unique wines and meeting the owner. Once we arrived to White Heron Cellars, the door was locked, but there was sign on the door that said to call when there were visitors. As soon as we called, someone picked up and said he would be right there. Then we heard someone from above the winery in a house yell and wave to us that someone would be helping us soon. It didn't take long for the owner to whip around the corner and let us in the tasting room. He sat behind the bar area and showed us the tasting menu, which featured three whites, a rose and three reds. I wasn't a fan of the whites, as they were on the sweeter side; but it was cool that they use Swiss grapes to make their whites here. The rose was a syrah, which I liked, as it was more dry. The reds were good and out of the bunch, I liked the malbec the best. The space is inviting. There's outdoor seating that looks out to the vineyard, in addition to the indoor seating where you can see different, posters of past events in Switzerland, which is where the owner lived. The owner was the nicest guy, and we stayed longer than expected because we ended up talking about everything from Europe, to the different wineries in the area, to politics! Glad to have checked out White Heron Cellars.

All the ciders that we sampled had very interesting complex flavors…read more The owner was very accommodating and served us a number of different ciders and talked about them

Once again the Wenatchee area hits right on the mark with excellent cideries and Snowdrift Cider is…read moreabsolutely no exception. Steve and I had the Cornice cider which completely blew us away. It tasted all natural and had the elegance and delicacy of a fine wine. With the Cornice flavor features to expect are a light, tart apple flavor with a well balanced sweetness and dryness the Cornice was nothing short of amazing. Definitely looking forward to more ciders from Snowdrift in the future for sure!

We stopped here for for wine tasting. The wines are amazing and exclusive. Highly recommended.read more

WHOA! Cascade Cellars is, without a doubt, going places. We were 3 seasoned wine snobs and loved…read moreevery single wine offered, even varietals we normally do not care for. The wines are very well made and absolutely delicious , across the board. And the owners Gina and her husband were wonderful people....so fun to visit with and very gracious! We will be back. Don't miss this winery!

Great little spot for music on Friday evenings. Great spot for kids, can accommodate Gluten Free…read morebut verrrrry limited. Most food items were 14+ dollars for. We came with the hopes of ordering the GF pizza but they had a limited menu that night and ended up ordering the Avocado Tower for dinner with a GF up charge (came to $22).

The Wenatchee area definitely holds the crown for best apples and ciders in the state of Washington…read moreand Union Hill is no exception. I am kind of surprised I didn't become aware of this cidery much sooner but certainly better late than never, right? For this cidery I had the appropriately named cider, Wenatchi. Nothing too exotic with this cider other than it's a straight up wonderfully tasting hard apple cider with just the right amount of sweetness which most importantly gives me the impression I'm drinking a cider and not a soda pop. This cider is alive and vibrant and just gives continued confirmation that this is an area of the state where the standards and quality of local cideries and apples are quite high to ensure a rewarding experience.

This wine bar and bottle shop is everything a local wine lover could ask for as a place to enjoy a…read moreglass or tasting and pick up some bottles to continue the party at home. It's a must visit for those coming from out of town who want to enjoy afternoon or evening filled with curated pleasures, wines, beers, tasty small bites, and truffles. Bruce keeps me coming back because, well, I like him, he's engaging to talk to. He also offers unique and high-quality wine selections, including a wide variety of reds, whites, and in-betweens. He has plenty of both still and bubbly options, which is very rare around here, and his palette is excellent. He's talented at introducing people to new flavors that fit their tastes, and I now have some stellar WA wines on my favorites list thanks to him. And I appreciate that he features WA wines only (except for bubble options, I believe) because drinking a region's wine is a great way to get to know it better. Speaking of bubbles, he actually found me more than one WA option that I really enjoy, and I say actually because 1) I'm very picky, and 2) WA doesn't make many ones that suit me in my overall experience. He works magic. The atmosphere at Roost showcases the owner's creative side, with a boutique flare and fun household and life accessory finds that are available to buy but also act as part of the eclectic decor that has a rural chic French vibe. (See the antlers picture for an example). I can't imagine surviving here without this oasis.

One of the coolest places in the area. It has a "wabi-sabi" vibe to it with the very rare…read morecollection of wine from small producers in the state, paintings, jewelry, and a lot of amazing antique furniture. All of which is hand curated by the owner, Bruce. Roost also has a great menu that is created to pair nicely with the wines he sells by the glass or bottle. If you're anywhere near this spot, pop in for a great wine experience.