For many people, the epitome of relaxation is sitting somewhere
comfortable with a glass of fine wine in their hand. Wine
connoisseurs may love to travel around the country and even the
world to find some of the best wines, but you may not need to
travel outside of your community to find some of the best.
Wineries near Ellensburg, WA, apartments create some exquisite
wines to try and take home. Here are just a few of the notable
wineries you can find right here in Ellensburg.
Gard Vintners grows their grapes sustainably on the slopes of
the Columbia Valley. They have been dedicated to creating
world-class wines since 2006 when the winery opened. The family has
been farming the Royal Slope for over 40 years, leading to decades
of knowledge about the growing process. This allows them to craft
incredible reds, whites, roses, and even sparkling wines. They have
three tasting rooms, in Walla Walla, Woodinville, and Ellensburg
where you can try their award-winning wines. Their mission is to
capture and bottle the unique characteristics of the land they
farm, and they've gathered a skilled team of growers and winemakers
to make their mission come to life.
Ellensburg Canyon Winery mixes art with science thanks to their
head vigneron, Gary Cox. He has a master's degree in agronomy and
soil science, making him an expert in growing the finest grapes to
be turned into wines. Ellensburg Canyon Winery creates red, white,
and port-style wines for all to try and enjoy. Their tasting room
is open year round, given the road is passable in the winter;
there, you can try award-winning wines with a party of up to
25 at a time. You can even attend events at the winery such as wine
walks among the vineyards. No trip to wineries near
Ellensburg, WA, apartments would be complete without stopping
at Ellensburg Canyon Winery.
Thrall & Dodge Winery is the oldest commercial operating winery
in the Kittitas Valley. They create premium wines all grown,
produced, cellared, and served from the Columbia Valley. The head
winemaker, Troy Goodreau, has been tendering his love of wine since
he was young and took a winemaking apprenticeship at 19 years old.
He had been winning awards for his wines before he even established
the Thrall & Dodge Winery in 2005. Not only can guests enjoy
the tasting room with tastings, wine by the glass, and food
options, but they can also enjoy the vacation rentals equipped with
a fireplace and a kitchenette just upstairs to more fully
enjoy their wine journey.
After your wine trip, you can make the short trip back home to your
apartment at The Meadows. Our pet-friendly apartments are perfect
for any lifestyle, as we offer three separate properties for you to
call home. We offer
amenities
such as dishwashers, self-cleaning ovens, on-site laundry
facilities, and off-street parking; all you have to do is decide
which property is the best fit for you.
Contact us today for a tour of your new home!
