Winery & Tasting Room
Yakima Valley Winery
Our Yakima Valley winery is currently closed for the winter season. We will re-open in Spring 2023. If you would like to come in for a tasting over the winter, please email us at info@fortuitycellars.com.
ellensburg tasting room
We are now open in the Downtown Historic District of Ellensburg, WA. Thursdays-Sunday, 12-6 p.m. More info here.
Visiting the Yakima Valley winery
Our Yakima Valley Winery is open April 8 -November and by appointment in the Winter. Reservations are always encouraged as we only have limited tables for seated tastings. Walk ups will be accommodates as staff and seating allows. Allow 75 minutes for your tasting.
For those who want to go at your own pace, we do offer wines by the glass and bottle on the patio and lawn (bring a blanket!). Heaters are available in early spring and late fall and provided to reservations first. Club members may reserve a patio table by emailing Emily.
Our wine tasting season is genereally Spring to Fall each year. Private tastings during winter month are available as schedule and weather allows.
We offer curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping. Shop Fortuity Cellars wine online:
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Pickup curbside at the Yakima Valley winery. Shop online and then give us a call to arrange a time to pickup, (509) 779-6000.
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Request local delivery (minimum order of $50 for Yakima County)
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Ship to select states. Please shop in multiples of three to save on shipping costs and packaging.
You may also call to place an order, 509-779-6000.
We love supporting local restaurants and wine shops. To see a list of those establishments carrying Fortuity, click here.
RESERVE YOUR TASTING WITH OWNERS EMILY & LEE!
We are so excited to welcome you out to our winery. You'll experience the Yakima Valley at its fullest, surrounded by orchards, the Rattlesnake Hills and mountain views.
Given the fact this is a small, family-owned and operated winery, we do have limited seating. This allows Emily & Lee time with each of you to share info on the wines and our winery journey.
Here's how we set up tastings and patio sipping at Fortuity:
Guided Seated Tastings - reservations encouraged: Owners Emily & Lee look forward to hosting you at the winery! As part of our guided tasting, we'll welcome you with one of our favorite aromatic, bright, crisp whites and then enjoy a tasting of four additional wines.
Tastings are $15 per person, and may be applied toward your wine purchase of two bottles or more per person. Guided tastings are included in club membership; number of tastings included based on club level.
For larger groups, see below. Seats are in the open air winery, with views of the winery grounds. While reservations are highly encouraged, we will accommodate walk-ups if seating is available.
Casual Patio Sipping/Seating: If you prefer to go at your own pace, join us on the winery patio or lawn for wines by the glass, ranging from $9-15, or bottle. Wine club members receive discounts on glass pours. Please order at the bar inside the winery. Seating is open; no reservations for this experience! Outside food is allowed; please clean up table upon leaving. No buses without prior arrangements.
Private tastings, Mondays-Thursdays & weekend evenings: We welcome any size group to set up a private tasting, outside of our normal business hours and as schedules allow. Please email Emily for more information, emily@fortuitycellars.com. Prepayment is required, refundable if cancelled at least 24 hours before your appointment. Prepayment will be applied toward tastings/purchases.
Groups of more than 8 for tastings: Please arranged your tastings with Emily, emily@fortuitycellars.com. Large group tastings are only available between 11a-12p, Saturday-Sunday and Monday-Thursday as available. Group tastings are prepaid here. We can also accommodate table snacks for an additional cost. Groups receive 10% off their to-go wine purchases. Prepayment is refundable if cancelled at least 24 hours before your appointment.
RESERVE OUR LONG TABLE ON THE WINERY PATIO!
Our covered winery patio is available for reservation Thursday-Saturday 5:30-9:30p. We have beautiful long tables that seats 32 people. By reservation only; rental fee and minimum wine purchase required. Wine club members receive 25% off rental fee and 20% off wine. Email emily@fortuitycellars.com for additional information.
Taste Fortuity EVENTS!
Below are some events where you can find and taste Fortuity! We also host a number of "pop-ups" and other private tastings that are open only to our club members and newletter subscribers. To be added to our list, enter your info here.
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2023 - Sun, Mar 26, 2023
Venue: Fortuity Ellensburg | 115 W. Third Ave Ellensburg WA 98926
Contact: ellensburg@fortuitycellars.com 509-584-5444, Ellensburg@fortuitycellars.com
Destined Sundays in Ellensburg - All March Long
March is Taste Washington Wine Month and one way we plan to celebrate is to dedicate our Sundays at our Ellensburg Wine+Art tasting room to our Destined by Fortuity collection.
Three Cabernet Sauvignon from three top Washington wineries: Red Willow, DuBrul and Heart of the Hill. Different soils, elevations, clones and more. The result is three wines - distinctive and spectacular in their own way.
We invite you to join us each Sunday in March to participate in the Destined by Fortuity Cabernet Sauvignon Experience, a special flight featuring the three Cabs. The experience is $20 for general public. Club members, enjoy this tasting experience* on us for the month of March. No reservation needed; just come in between 12-6p on a Sunday. Not a club member yet? Consider joining now.
The three-bottle collection is also on special for $165, or $156 for club (a $195 value). The first five people who purchase the collection will receive it in a custom Fortuity wood wine box showcasing the single Fortuity seed on the top (a $40 value).
*Club tasting benefit is for a max of two Destined tastings.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sat, May 6, 2023
Venue: Fortuity Cellars, 160 Lombard Loop Road, Wapato WA 98951
Contact: info@fortuitycellars.com 509-779-6000, info@fortuitycellars.com
We are thrilled to host you at our annual Run for the Rosé, a Kentucky Derby party at Fortuity Cellars in the Yakima Valley. This party is also the official public release of our Rosé of Cinsault - which last year sold out in 3 weeks!
PUBLIC SALES OPEN. Purchase tickets.
When: Saturday, May 6, 2022 from 1-4p.
Club members receive 15% off tickets, with a limit of 4 each.
Included in your ticket:
- Gourmet Derby-inspired Multi-Course Spread
- Two glasses of award-winning Fortuity wine
- Music by the Abbigale
- Commemorative "Run for the Rosé" wine glass
- "Pick a Pony" - a chance to win a tasting party, Fortuity swag and more
- $120 per person or $102 per club member. Must log in with primary account for discount to apply. Join our club here.
- Gratuities included; sales tax additional.
Attire: Spring Garden Party. See Derby style tips here. Hats & fascinators encouraged, but not required.
This is a 21+ age event. No pets allowed. Ticket sales are limited and there will be no tickets sold at the door. Rain or Shine. Nonrefundable, but transferable. Please drink responsibly.
HOTELS & DISCOUNTS
Here are a few of our favorite hotels in the areas - and a few of them are happy to provide our Fortuity Friends with a discount. See below!
Hotel Maison, downtown Yakima
Two options to reserve:
Call hotel direct at 509-571-1900 and ask for the Beverage Partner rate
Book online using this link.
Vintage Valley Inn, Best Western Plus, Zillah
Call the hotel directly and ask for the Fortuity Wine Club Discount (15% Off). Discount is not valid with any other promotion or offer. Subject to availability. (509) 829-3399.
Ahtanum Inn, Best Western Plus, Union Gap
Call the hotel directly and ask for the Fortuity Wine Club Discount (15% Off). Discount is not valid with any other promotion or offer. Subject to availability. (509) 248-9700.
Zillah Lakes Inn Villas
Zillah Lakes Inn offers modern luxury in a rustic lake side setting. Close to nature and 20+ wineries, Zillah Lakes Inn also has a 6 hole golf course and 2 miles of nature trail to explore.
AirBnb Recommendations
Cabernet Hill, Come relax in Yakima Valley wine country! With expansive and private 5 acre views, though only 15 mins from downtown Yakima, you’ll feel like you’re in a country life retreat amongst apple, cherry, pear and apricot trees. See posting here.
Simonds Guesthouse, c.1908, is a farmhouse of generous proportions, just newly restored to its original pleasantness. It is just a mile from our future winery location! See posting here.
The Cottage at Sugarloaf Vineyard is a beautiful 3 bedroom cottage located in a very private setting on a hill top in the center of a vineyard. See posting here.
The Honeysuckle Suite is nestled in the heart of wine country & sits on 6 acres.This charming 1 BD/1BA suite has its’ own private entrance for self check-in/out. See posting here.
How to "do" the Yakima Valley
We love the Yakima Valley and we hope your visit here is one of the best. Please do not hesitate to email us if you need suggestions for where to eat, breweries/ciderhouses/wineries to visit, or other fun activities! Here are some additional resources too:
Yakima 365 - Find Your Yakima resource site
Yakima Valley Travel Guide
Yakima Valley Wine Country
Hiking Yakima Valley
Craft Beverage Yakima