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.

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