Welcome to Wineries Express, Yakima Wine Tours
Welcome to Wineries Express, Yakima Wine Tours
Welcome to Wineries Express, Yakima Wine ToursWelcome 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 July 19, 2018
Private Minivan Tour for up to 3 flat rate, expand to 5 add $40 per
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 total for up to 3
Add per person up to 2 more passengers @ $40 each
1/2 total deposit required.
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Full Sized Van Tour for 4 to 8 passengers
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
1/2 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.
1/2 of total deposit required
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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?'
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Service area(s)
Wine Country Eastern Washington is a big place. Some distance from 'home' area may apply
Yakima to Zillah/Rattlesnake Mtn area is 'home'
If you are planning to start your tour from this area and keep it to the included five hours there will be no surcharge
Grandview / Prosser / Red Mountain area is some added distance from 'home'
If you tour starts in this area and stays within the five hours of tour time allotted there will be a slight surcharge of $50
Richland / Kennewick / Pasco area is even farther from 'home' area
If your tour starts in these 'Tri-Cities' and maintains the included five hours allowed there is a $100 surcharge
Walla Walla is two and a half hours from our 'home' area
As lovely and popular as this area is, it is an added five hours of road time for us. A very modest $150 surcharge applies
Extra hours / ONLINE BOOKING details
Added tour hours beyond the included 'standard' five hours included in tour pricing are charged at $75 per. Please call if you have specific questions. Booking online is quick and convenient, there is an added convenience fee to support the booking app of 6% of your purchase price. Thank YOU! Book through CALENDAR below
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!