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Dining Among the Vineyards

nwtravelmag.com 2024/10/5

What better place for a food and wine pairing than at a winery that operates a restaurant on site? Guests can enjoy everything from small bites with wine pairings to multicourse meals where farm-to-table and vineyard-to-glass are the norms. Here are 7 of our top choices for a memorable meal paired with wines—each with a vineyard view.

Abeja Vineyards
Abeja Vineyards

Abeja, Walla Walla, Washington

This venerable winery and inn located in the vineyard-laden landscape on the outskirts of Walla Walla invites guests to experience The Kitchen at Abeja. Winemakers Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler collaborate with Executive Chef Jake Crenshaw to offer either a five- or seven-course prix-fixe menu that celebrates the best of Pacific Northwest bounty. For the ultimate experience, book a stay as well.

Andante Vineyard, Dallas, Oregon

With a name inspired by music, you know there has to be music in the food and wine pairings. This relatively small winery owned by Joe Allan and Karen Saul offers an inviting tasting/dining room, exceptional estate wines created by Erin Percheron, farm-to-table cuisine by Chef David Mcleod—and even a grand piano. This is a delightful place to relax for a few hours and gaze at the surrounding vineyards and hills while pleasing your palate. 

Hiyu Wine Farm, Hood River, Oregon

At Hiyu Wine Farm, you will be surrounded by vineyards, gardens, animals and the people who nurture all of the above. Stop in for a five-course lunch or enjoy a seven-course dinner, both accompanied by wine pairings. Themed menus change monthly to ensure the freshest possible ingredients. Dining doesn’t get more farm-to-table than this.

Karma Vineyards
Karma Vineyards

Karma Vineyards, Chelan, Washington

Bubbly made via méthode champenoise by winemaker Craig Mitrakul is the main game at Karma. And bubbly pairs exceptionally well with their restaurant’s—18 Brix—lunch offerings. Executive Chef Alicia Alvarez only allows sustainably grown, organic ingredients into her kitchen, and the results speak for themselves. The setting overlooking the vineyards and uber-scenic Lake Chelan alone are worth the visit.

Dining at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Dining at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Miradoro, Tinhorn Creek Vineyard, Oliver, British Columbia

Owner and Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest is all about sustainable, local foods. His Mediterranean-inspired menu leans into elevated rustic, country fare. Accompanied by Tinhorn Creek’s wines, the result is perfect pairings. The setting, perched above the estate vineyards, adds to the ultimate wine-country dining experience that Miradoro delivers.   

Quails Gate Winery
Quails' Gate Winery

Old Vines Restaurant, Quail’s Gate Estate Winery, Kelowna, British Columbia

At Old Vines Restaurant, the only thing that matches the captivating view of the vineyards sloping down to Lake Okanagan is the food. Locally sourced from the bountiful Okanagan Valley and the waters of the Salish Sea, the menu is fresh and seasonal. Relax in the elegant surroundings and indulge in a meal curated by Chef Roger Sleiman.

Terrafina, Hester Creek Winery, Oliver, British Columbia

Have you been transported to Tuscany? At Hester Creek Winery, it’s easy to imagine it. The winery’s restaurant, Terrafina, is set among the vineyards of the 105-acre estate with views of the surrounding wine-country landscape. What’s in season will be what’s on your plate at this stylish restaurant with Chef Adair Scott at the helm. 

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