Lake Chelan WineryTasted on July 23, 2009
Tasted the following Wines:
Stormy Mountain Red Blend
Pinot Noir
Cabernet
Syrah
Syrah
Falling Cow Red Blend
Merlot
Hard Cider
Tyler and I visited this winery for the first time and were extremely pleased with the quality of the wines. We did not stop for the bar-b-q but we did wait out a thunderstorm/flash flood. I bought a bottle of the Stormy Mountain Red Blend and Tyler purchased the Pinot and the Hard Cider.
Although the wines were superb the layout and use of the land and buildings left room to be desired. Although this winery is located across the road from the lake and from the parking lot you have a wonderful view of the lake the wine tasting room and the bar-b-q area are oriented inward toward the mountain and vines. The vines are beautiful but you can see from the pictures they lack a focal point and you don't get the advantage of seeing the rows because they are not oriented to the restaurant to allow that view.
I have noticed that winery's don't promote lounging and socializing. I have not seen a living room seating area that someone could get a glass of wine and a piece of food and socialize with other patrons and oenophiles.
This winery is open the latest and the Bar-B-Q smells so good it makes your mouth water from 50 feet away.
Check this place out, you won't be disappointed.
