What more could you want than wine tasting in snowy Downtown Lake Chelan? This quintessential Winterfest experience gives you a chance to taste the award-winning wine and cider being produced in the Lake Chelan Valley! Enjoy what you taste? Take bottles home with you! Stop by the Bottle Shop located at the Lake Chelan Visitor Center (216 E Woodin Ave) Friday, Jan 17 (5-8pm) and Saturday, Jan 18 (11am-8pm).
*Wine Walk tickets 21+
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Ticket Includes: Winterfest Button, 10 Tastings, and Commemorative Logo Glass
Stroll through the downtown boutiques as you chat with the winemakers and team while tasting their select choice of wines and ciders. The Winterfest Wine Walk allows children to join you as you make your way through Downtown. Each wine is one or two tokens. Purchase a Chelan All Access pass to include the Wine Walk for the best deal!
*while supplies last
Registration and pick up: Begins 10am Friday at Lake Chelan Visitor Center (216 E Woodin Ave)
Please wear the jacket you will be wearing during the Wine Walk, as we place a sticker ski lift ticket on your jacket for identification.
Check out the participating wineries & cideries below. A full list of locations is coming soon!
#1 Re/Max Advantage
Diffraction Wines
Diffraction Rosé
This Rosé was made in the Saignee method, pulling juice from our red wines to darken their color while creating a beautiful rosé wine with strawberry and watermelon notes. All varietals were co-fermented and aged together prior to bottling.
58% Mourvèdre, 20% Cinsaut, 11% Grenache Noir, 10% Counoise
Retail bottle: $18
Diffraction Red
This youthful wine offers plum and cherry aromas with a medium bodied texture and earthy flavors. All varietals were co-fermented and aged together prior to bottling.
40% Syrah, 17% Petite Sirah, 14% Mourvèdre, 9% Alicante Bouschet, 9% Cinsaut, 6% Counoise, 5% Grenache Noir
Retail bottle: $24
#2 Walkin on Woodin
Callan Cellars
2022 Grenache Blanc
Perfect everyday white, light and bright with aromas of melon, citrus and pear. Great acid, perfect for seafood, spicy food, pasta, and chicken.
100% Grenache Blanc
Retail bottle: $28
Meritage
Notes of cola, sweet tobacco, black currant, blackberry and hints of spice round out this delicious wine.
Cab Franc, Malbec, Merlot
Retail bottle: $40
#3 Elevate Home
One Wines
2020 One White Wine
This Pinot Gris offers floral and apple aromas, with notes of peach and pear. Bright and refreshingly dry, it finishes clean and crisp with vibrant citrus accents.
95% Pinot Gris, 5% Viognier
Retail bottle: $29
2020 One Rosé Wine
A serious rosé with a lush texture featuring peach, brioche, mango, and vanilla notes. Elegantly balanced, it finishes with a vibrant acidity that keeps it engaging and refreshing.
Merlot Blend
Retail bottle: $30
#4 Whaley’s General Store
Ancestry Cellars
2023 Le Cortege Chenin Blanc
A pale yellow appearance releases aromas of guava and anjou pear followed by a palate of fresh apricot, passionfruit, and gently rounding sweetness. This is the ideal pairing for sautéed scallops or Chenin-simmered garlic chicken.
100% Chenin Blanc
Retail bottle: $28
2020 Reserve Merlot
Full ruby color with blackberry, raspberry, and plum aromas. A classic red with black cherry, ripe plum, and bold tannins, perfect alongside berry-glazed pork. Sourced from Dry Lake Vineyard in Manson.
100% Merlot
Retail bottle: $45
#5 Lake Life Chelan
Succession Wines
2022 Our Evolution
Delicate aromas of orange blossom and strawberry with a long silky finish.
80% Semillon 15% Sauv Blanc 5% Viognier
Retail bottle: $30
2021 Bridge Builder’s Blend
Dark Cherry. Cedar. Dark Chocolate. Velvet finish.
44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 16% Malbec,13% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot
Retail bottle: $49
#6 The Shirt Shop
Amos Rome Vineyards
2022 Chenin Blanc
Aged in stainless steel, this wine opens with struck flint, apple, melon, and herb aromas. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, it’s exquisitely balanced and a standout for Lake Chelan whites.
100% Chenin Blanc
Retail bottle: $28
2021 Estate Embers
Primarily Merlot, this 2021 vintage offers black cherry, loganberry, milk chocolate, and coffee notes. Medium-bodied and well-structured, it’s perfect now or over eight years.
63% Merlot, 15% Pinot Noir, 15% Malbec, 7% Cab Franc
Retail bottle: $38
#7 Lake Chelan Sports
Tsillan Cellars
2023 Dolce Donna
Pale straw in color with bursting aromas of light and lovely white flowers, ripe peach, grapefruit, zested lemon and cotton candy. Sipping on this wine you will notice flavors of stone fruit, lemongrass, ginger and orange peel. Enjoy the tingly acidity and spicy finish of this fun wine.
80% Muscat, 20% Riesling
Retail bottle: $28
2022 Estate Sangiovese
This Estate 100% Sangiovese is stunning ruby in color with pure red berry notes such as raspberry, strawberry and cranberry. Your glass is filled with aromas of subtle Alderwood smoke, white pepper and cinnamon. On the palate is just a wonderful experience of well-balanced acidity, tannins and mouthfeel loaded with notes of cherry pie, delicate violets and rose flowers, cherry and Italian plum tomato sauce.
100% Sangiovese
Retail bottle: $44
#8 Posh Boutique
Lagrioth Winery
2021 Denny’s Red Blend
This Cabernet Sauvignon blend, sourced from Washington’s top vineyards, balances rich fruit with elegant acidity. A tribute to Grandpa Denny, the story continues on the back label. A crowd favorite!
55% Cab Sauv, 34% Cab Franc, 9% Merlot, 2% Syrah
Retail bottle: $35
2022 Pinot Noir
The 2022 growing season in Lake Chelan was perfect for Pinot Noir, yielding slow-ripened fruit and elegant acidity. Crafted from three clones, it showcases a rich bouquet and aged 11 months in French oak.
100% Pinot Noir
Retail bottle: $50
#9 Moonpenny
Larc Hill Vineyard Ranch
2023 Per Se Chardonnay
2024 Seattle Wine Awards Gold (93 Points). This 100% LARC Hill Estate Chardonnay offers tree fruit and tropical citrus notes, grown on Lake Chelan’s south shore for slow-ripened, versatile elegance.
100% Chardonnay
Retail bottle: $40
2021 Mal-Content
2024 Seattle Wine Awards Gold (93 Points, Best in Class). Mal⦁Content Malbec offers bold character, pairing beautifully with steak, pasta, or adventure. Indulge in a wine as unique as its admirers.
100% Malbec
Retail bottle: $50
#10 Woody’s Classic Man
Watermill Winery on the Ave
2022 Sauvignon Blanc
This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc bursts with citrus fruit, lychee, key lime, and lemon. Aromas of apple, papaya, lemongrass, and honeysuckle. Crisp and clean finish, perfect for spring. Ideal with seafood, salads, and light poultry dishes.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Retail bottle: $28
2020 Estate Merlot
Walla Walla’s flagship varietal, this deep garnet Merlot offers red cherry, vanilla, and molasses aromas. The palate reveals cherry, red licorice, oak, and herbs, finishing with caramel and bing cherry notes.
100% Merlot
Retail bottle: $35
#11 Coldwell Banker
Siren Song Wines
2023 La Vie Est Belle
Crisp notes of strawberry, melon, and delicate citrus.
100% Grenache Rosé
Retail bottle: $34
2017 Syrah ASV
Subtly savory with aromas and flavors of boysenberry and black olives lifted by smoked wild herbs on the finish.
100% Syrah
Retail bottle: $58
#12 Culinary Apple
ChelanCraft Cider
Lemon
Semi-dry cider with a hint of citrus. Pairs well a variety of foods; light and refreshing.
Retail bottle: $17
Cherry Vanilla
Semi sweet cider with dark cherry and vanilla added. An excellent flavorful stand alone cider.
Retail bottle: $17
#13 Homes by JJ
Cairdeas Winery
2023 Nellie Mae
Aged Sur Lie (on the lees) in stainless steel, this wine is named in honor of the winemaker’s Grandma Nellie, as a tribute to the incredible women in our lives.
64% Viognier, 36% Roussanne
Retail bottle: $26
Tri
Trí has been a flagship since the beginning of our winemaking journey. The blend of three Rhône varietals creates an earthy and savory wine with highlights of mountain strawberry. A staple for BBQs.
74% Syrah, 22% Mourvédre, 4% Grenache Noir
Retail bottle: $54
#14 Windermere
Tipsy Canyon Winery
2023 Riesling
This off-dry vintage has subtle aromas of honeysuckle and clover followed by flavors of nectarine. Lovely finish of lemon chiffon pie and slight minerality.
100% Riesling
Retail bottle: $28
2020 Mélange Rouge
This left bank Bordeaux blend has aromas of dried herbs and black currant. Flavors of luscious ripe dark cherry, followed by a velvety mocha finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Retail bottle: $42
#15 French Quail
2205 Wine Co.
2023 Rose of Syrah
Our 2023 Estate Rosé of Syrah offers vibrant floral aromas, fresh citrus, and bright berry flavors, with lively acidity and a smooth finish. Perfect for warm days and gatherings.
100% Syrah
Retail bottle: $24
2021 Malbec
The Red Mountain Malbec offers a smooth and soft palate with well-integrated tannins, delivering a harmonious and refined tasting experience. Rich notes of dark fruit and a hint of spice linger on the finish, making each sip a true delight.
100% Malbec
Retail bottle: $42
#16 Willow
Silver Bell Winery
2021 Stormy Mountain Silhouette
Indulge in this 80% Merlot blend with aromas of black cherry, chocolate, plum, and violets. The Merlot earned Double Gold at the 2024 Pacific NW Wine Competition.
80% Merlot, 15% Cab Sauv, 4% Cab Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Retail bottle: $42
2021 Malbec
This silky Malbec boasts a dark ruby hue and aromas of black cherry, plum, sweet tobacco, and fresh herbs. Awarded Gold and 92 points by Seattle Wine Awards 2024.
100% Malbec
Retail bottle: $44
#17 Starry Owl
Vibe Cellars
2023 Albarino
Crisp and clean with wonderful citrus notes of lime zest, grapefruit, white peach and a beautiful level of minerality. Very refreshing, good acidity and an excellent lingering finish.
100% Albarino
Retail bottle: $28
2022 Gemelli
This Super Tuscan boasts aromatics of fresh black cherry, blackberry & raspberry, with hints of oak and lavender. Bright acidity with long lingering mid-palate finish featuring cherry & raspberry with clove and well-integrated tannins. Aged for 18 months in a mix of new and neutral French Oak barrels.
76% Sangiovese, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot
Retail bottle: $42
#18 Lush Life
Rootwood Cider
Rosé Cider
This Rosé cider celebrates the unique combination of Lake Chelan apples + Lake Chelan wine. Spent grape skins offer a hint of tannin and a beautiful blush hue to our cider made from local apples.
Heirloom Cider Apples infused with wine
Retail bottle: $19
Ridgetop Orchard Blend
This estate-grown cider bursts with fresh apple notes, delivering a vibrant, crisp flavor profile. The initial sweetness gives way to a satisfyingly dry finish, leaving hints of tartness that linger. Apples included in this blend: Roxbury Russet, Kingston Black and Yarlington Mill.
Heirloom Cider Apples
Retail bottle: $19
#19 Spirals
Endless Orchard Hard-Pressed Cider
Boundless Blueberry Basil
This Boundless Blueberry-Basil is a complex, thought-provoking break from the ordinary. The flavors are stimulating, savory and distinct… but never overwhelming.
55% Golden, 45% Granny Smith
Retail bottle: $10
Infinite Granny Smith
This Semi-Sweet Infinite Granny is the perfect answer to quench your thirst. Medium sweet with a hint of tart for a crisp apple flavor. Absolutely del-ucious.
55% Granny Smith, 45% Golden
Retail bottle: $10
Lake Chelan Winterfest 2025 buttons and tickets for Bubble Brunch, the Wine Walk and Ice Bar are now available.
*Disclaimer: Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable.
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