Selah, Selah, Washington 98942, United States
Welcome to Wineries Express, Yakima's only wine tour specialty company
2020 Was a tough year for the Wine Tours
We HOPE this one is better!
Updates to most of site below 1/18/2021
Tour Offerings as of September 4, 2020
Van Tour for up to 7 passengers
Van Tour for up to 7 passengers
Van Tour for up to 7 passengers
In upper Yakima Valley 'Home area' five hours allotted. 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 passenger van, 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 (per person).
Up to 3 passengers: $325 + 8.3% sales tax
4 -7 passengers: $425 + 8.3% sales tax
Extra hours over 5 hours allotted: $65/per
Out of 'home area' charges may apply
Gratuities are not included above
1/2 deposit required
Deluxe VIP Tour
Van Tour for up to 7 passengers
Van Tour for up to 7 passengers
Get special VIP treatment at Top Rated wineries (or regional tasting rooms). Includes tasting fees, a cold cuts/cheese/cracker platter, bottled water, and wine ambassador info/edutainment.
Some favorite features may include:
A 'behind the scenes tour' at Owen Roe, Van Arnam Vineyards, or Co Dinn Cellars
A top of the hill view from Freehand Cellars
A private tasting at Cote Bonneville
If you prefer to go a bit farther from the 'home area' to the Red Mountain AVA:
A visit to Col Solare is always great!
Frichette Winery is WONDERFUL
Fidelitas, Kiona, Hamilton...
across from Red Mountain, Anelare!
Or if you prefer, a quality micro brewery can be included.
Per Person Price: $225
min 2, max 6 participants.
Gratuities not included above
1/2 of total deposit required
BREWERY Tours
Van Tour for up to 7 passengers
BREWERY Tours
Yes those are hops (not very tall beans)
Yakima Valley has a rich HOP history. It produces 40% of the world's hop crop! And now, there are several great micro breweries Yakima too. Among them, Bale Breaker, Hop Capital, Single Hill...
Down the valley are Varietal and Snipes Mountain in Sunnyside, and Horse Heaven in Prosser. Brew Tours are a GREAT DAY!
Rates are per Van Tours at left.
Click Calendar button below,
In Questions while bookings specify
BEER TOUR
in 'any specific wineries/breweries you wish to visit?'
Home Service area, and beyond!
Service area(s)
Wine Country Eastern Washington is a big place. Some distance charges for travel incurred from our 'home' service area may apply.
Thanks for understanding.
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 $200 surcharge applies
Extra hours / ONLINE BOOKING details
Added tour hours over the 'standard' five hours included in tour pricing are charged at $65 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
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.
My Mission has Changed:
After experimenting with a range of vehicles and an attempt to serve multiple people moving markets, 2021 will be different. I have learned that 'bigger isn't better' for tour sizes or quantities, and have now made this an 'avocational' activity. I like being Wine Ambassador and educator. It is fun meeting people from across the country and around the globe.
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!
Introducing
WineTastingFriends with Eric video series, aka WTFwithEric
2020 was not a great year to get in front of winery folk with camera and microphone.. I'll give it some more thought for 2021.
P.S. My trial run, at home silly simple start is up. More news later.
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!