We are headed to the Gorge at George for the Dave Matthews concert this weekend, but since we had a couple of days to kill we figured we’d spend some time in Washington’s wine country. The Yakima Valley is dry and sunny – perfect for growing all kinds of fruit. Luckily the Yakima River runs through it, providing much-needed water for irrigating the vineyards and orchards.
We found lots of great wineries to choose from. Most tasting rooms charge only a nominal (like $5) tasting fee (a few are even complimentary), so its an inexpensive way to spend an afternoon.
Well, it’s inexpensive until you start racking up “souvenirs”, anyway.
We loved just driving through the countryside. I couldn’t believe all the apple trees. Huge clusters of red and yellow apples, just waiting to be picked…can’t wait to hit the Saturday Farmers’ Market!
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