Welcome to Wineries Express, Yakima Wine Tours
Yakima Valley's only dedicated wine tour company. Tour, taste, learn, enjoy!
About Us
Our Story
Owner Eric G Miller started this business early 2013 after returning to college in 'mid-life' to get a Bachelor of Science in Global Wine Studies from Central Washingont University.
Our Mission
After experimenting with a range of vehicles and an attempt to serve multiple people moving markets, 2018 brings a clarity that we are a Yakima Wine Tours specialty company. Also covering Prosser Wine Tours and Washington Wine Tours. We want guests who are interested in the wine and the region. Our guests have a great time on our tours. Customers have joined us from around the world; our best reviews come from those who enthusiastically learned the most about wine and our region. A NEW interest in CRAFT BREWING will bring specialty tours as well.
Our Wines (and our Hops!)
You may be amazed at the broad varietal offerings produced here! As many as forty different vinus vinifera species do well here. From Albarino to Zinfandel with a big emphasis on bold reds. Dry rose' is making a great showing as well. And by the way, the Yakima Valley produces over 40% of the Worlds hops. Beer time too!
Tour Offerings as of February 14, 2018
Private Car Tour for up to 3
We will pick you up at your lodgings or preferred place and tour you to five Yakima Valley Wineries that match your interests. Includes transportation in a late model minivan with a safe, helpful driver, chilled bottled water, and possibly some 'edutainment.' Tasting fees and snacks are not included. NOTE: Tasting fees here are reasonable. Typically they are $10 or less per person at each business. Most waive the fee with bottle purchase (per person). If you are planning to buy wine, and most of my guests do, tasting fees are negligible.
Price: $289
Add per person up to 3 more passengers @ $40 each
$100 deposit required.
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Van Tour for up to 10
We will pick you up at your lodgings or preferred location and tour your group to four to six Yakima Valley Wineries that match your interests. Included is transportation in a full sized 15 passenger van (with back row seat removed for wine purchases and cooler space), a safe and helpful driver, chilled bottled water as needed for your group, and possibly some 'edutainment.' Tasting fees and snacks/lunch are NOT included. NOTE: Tasting fees in this area are quite reasonable, usually $10 or less per person at each business. It is generally waived with bottle purchase.
Price: $500
$100 deposit required
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Van Tour for up to 14
We will pick you up at your lodgings or preferred location and tour you and your group to four to six Yakima Valley Wineries that reflect your groups interests. Included is transportation in a full sized passenger van, (our driver, you, and up to 13 of your closest friends), a safe helpful driver, Chilled bottled water as needed for your group. Snacks/lunch and tasting fees are NOT INCLUDED. NOTE about seating: This is an 'all seats in' configuration. I will admit the back rows aren't the easiest to get in to, so the most nimble in your group should use them. If you plan to buy a lot of wine along the way, you may want to choose your friends carefully and opt for the 10 passenger configuration in which the back row seat is removed for cargo space. NOTE about tasting fees: Typically $10 or less per person and generally waived with bottle purchase.
Price: $650
$100 deposit required
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Deluxe All Inclusive VIP Top Tier Wineries
Get special VIP treatment at Top Rated wineries (or regional tasting rooms). Includes tasting fees, a deluxe charcuterie plate at Cote Bonneville, visit to Co Dinn Cellars, both in Sunnyside. Two more top tier depending on your pickup location. Closer to Yakima a special tour and top wines at Owen Roe. Closer to Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco), Col Solare on Red Mountain. Or if you prefer, a quality micro brewery for one stop.
Per Person Price: $225
min 2, max 6 participants.
$100 deposit required
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The Big Bus is gone. Now using a Dodge Minivan and Chevy 15 passenger van
We had some good times on the big 29 passenger bus indeed. There were also a few less than respectful groups. Insurance for it was very expensive, and maintenance was more than a smaller vehicle, plus CDL drivers...
Per my opening comments this will take me back to my original mission of offering informative, entertaining regional tours.
BREWERY Tours can be done in any of these formats!
Yakima Valley has a rich HOP history. It produces 40% of the world's hop crop! And now, there are several great micro breweries here too. Among them, Bale Breaker and Yakima Craft plus some new ones in Yakima. Down the valley are Snipes Mountain, Whitstran, and Horse Heaven. Brew Tours are a GREAT DAY!
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In Questions while bookings specify
BEER TOUR
in 'any specific wineries/breweries you wish to visit?'
Some of Our Favorites!
Treveri Cellars, All Sparkling wines
Just outside of Yakima this producer specializes in sparkles. Using many varietals these are a fun treat.
Owen Roe
A moderate sized producer, (large by Yakima Valley boutique standards), with high quality, small batch approach, lovely wines.
Van Arnam Vineyards
Lovely wines, lovely place, lovely people! You may want to just stay here...
Two Mountain Winery
Rustic but charming facility, Super nice people, yummy and popular wines. The two brothers are doing it right!
Bonair Estate Winery
A 'Pioneer' winery with a beautiful tasting room in a lovely setting. Bonair offers a surprising array of choices including a Touriga Port.
Cultura
Red wines only in a cute red barn tasting room right next to their modest production facility. Husband and wife team do it all, very well!