Iconic and outstanding houses in Yakima Valley.
Yakima Valley's high desert yields wines of clean acidity and ripe fruit—reds built on structure rather than extraction, whites that cut through heat with mineral precision.
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Region DNA
The character of Yakima Valley
Based on 365 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 52 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Yakima Valley
Two Mountain
VisitYakima Valley wineries worth the stop
The 12 best critic-rated producers in Yakima Valley with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.
- 01Sheridan Vineyard
2980 Gilbert Road, 98953, Zillah, United States
Critics' peak 96 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 02Weathereye
While they do not provide a standard street address for public access due to its remote vineyard location, they are located along the crest of Red Mountain, west of Benton City, WA 99320, United States
Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 03Côte Bonneville
1413 E Edison Ave, 98944, Sunnyside, United States
Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 04Kestrel Vintners
843 B Front Street, 98826, Leavenworth, United States
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 05Fidélitas
51810 N Sunset Rd, 99320, Benton City, United States
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous
- 06B. Leighton
Olsen Brothers Vineyard, Yakima Valley, WA (approx. near Prosser, WA 98950)., Approximate Vineyard Coordinates: 46.25°N, 119.75°W (Olsen Brothers Vineyard area)., Brand Origin: B. Leighton Wines, Seattle, WA., Winemaker: Brennon Leighton, United States
Critics' peak 93 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
- 07Klipsun Vineyard
Southwest slope of Red Mountain, Washington State., Wines: Known for "big tannic" Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blends, and the "Altimus" bottling., Ownership: Acquired by the Terlato Family in 2016, who launched their own wine brand in 2019., Visits: Open for tastings 7 days a week, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, according to the Klipsun Contact page., Key Partners: Grapes are supplied to esteemed wineries like Duckhorn, Mark Ryan, and DeLille., Klipsun, +4, The vineyard is famous for its warm, windy climate which produces concentrated fruit, United States
Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
- 08Airfield Estates
560 Merlot Drive, 99350, Prosser, United States
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 09Aquilini
While a specific street number for the vineyard estate itself varies in public documents, inquiries for the project in 2019 were directed through the Benton County Planning Department, United States
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 10Côtes de Ciel
Benton City, Washington, 99320 (Red Mountain AVA), United States
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 11Fortuity Cellars
160 Lombard Loop Road, Wapato, WA 98951 (10 mins from Yakima, 45 mins from Tri-Cities)., Tasting Room: Open Friday–Monday 11 AM–5 PM (April through Nov/Dec), offering a relaxed, outdoor venue with vineyard views., Appointments: Reservations are recommended for groups of eight or more., Wines: Known for balanced, "fresh, and clean" styles, including Chardonnay, Rosé, and Rhône-style reds, often winning platinum awards, United States
Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
- 12JB Neufeld
2620 Draper Rd, 98909, Yakima, United States
Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous
Yakima Valley is a wine region in United States, home to 111 producers tracked on Femente, 14 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, and Merlot, producing Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon and Washington State Syrah wines with notes of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit. It takes in Snipes Mountain, Rattlesnake Hills, and Red Mountain.
Yakima Valley — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Yakima Valley?
- The most planted varieties in Yakima Valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Yakima Valley known for?
- Yakima Valley is known for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State Syrah, and Washington State Columbia Valley Bordeaux Red Blend wines and flavors of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
- How many wineries are in Yakima Valley?
- Femente tracks 111 producers in Yakima Valley, of which 14 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Yakima Valley?
- Yakima Valley is a wine region in United States, taking in Snipes Mountain, Rattlesnake Hills, and Red Mountain.
Yakima Valley
Yakima Valley's high desert yields wines of clean acidity and ripe fruit—reds built on structure rather than extraction, whites that cut through heat with mineral precision.
Producers in Yakima Valley
- VanArnam Vineyards — honest
- B. Leighton — distinction
- Whitman Hill — honest
- Wysling — undiscovered
- AntoLin — honest
- Willow More — undiscovered
- Cashmere — undiscovered
- Meek Family Estate — honest
- Top House Red — undiscovered
- JB Neufeld — distinction
- Kana — distinction
- Agate Field — honest
- Lone Birch — distinction
- Ramseyer Vineyards — undiscovered
- :Nota Bene — distinction
- Sheridan Vineyard — critic
- Maison de Padgett — undiscovered
- Côte Bonneville — critic
- Airfield Estates — distinction
- Severino — undiscovered
- Kestrel Vintners — distinction
- Wit Cellars — distinction
- Sin Banderas — distinction
- MCM — distinction
- Fortuity Cellars — distinction
- Wild Type — distinction
- Rider Cellars — undiscovered
- Oakwood Cellars — undiscovered
- Narratif — undiscovered
- Freehand Cellars — honest
- Truth Teller — distinction
- Cascade Cellars — honest
- Archibald James — undiscovered
- Velen Winery — undiscovered
- Two Mountain — distinction
- Enodav Wines — honest
- Knight Hill — distinction
- Elk Haven — honest
- Weathereye — critic
- Klipsun Vineyard — distinction
- Red Mountain Trails Winery — undiscovered
- Chasing Rain — distinction
- Aquilini — distinction
- Monte Scarlatto Estate Winery — undiscovered
- Côtes de Ciel — distinction
- Schlagel Santo — honest
- Blackwood Canyon — undiscovered
- Fidélitas — distinction
- Roza Ridge — distinction
- Ruby Magdalena Vineyards — undiscovered
- Simcoe Creek Winery — undiscovered
- Bosma Estate — honest
- Catchlight — honest
- Paradisos del Sol — undiscovered
- Upland Estates — distinction