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Fortuity Cellars continuously delivers wines of the highest caliber from the Yakima Valley AVA. Including double platinum, double gold and numerous 90+ point wines. Fortuity delivers crisp, clean and aromatic white and rosé wines and brilliantly balanced, fruit forward red wines that demonstrate what’s possible from Washington’s premier wine growing region.
We source exclusively from the Yakima Valley and live by the mantra “Yakima Valley, Destined for Wine.”
We source from Yakima Valley’s most distinctive vineyards and pioneering growers—true experts in Washington wine whose exceptional sites help us craft wines of character, place, and distinction.
Please send all trade and media inquiries to emily@fortuitycellars.com
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🍷 Wine Reviews
2023 Malbec, Verhey Vineyard
⭐ 95 points, Best in Class, Double Gold — Cascadia International Wine Competition, 2026
2023 Cabernet Franc, Red Willow Vineyard
⭐ 94 points, Best in Class — Cascadia International Wine Competition, 2026
2022 The Fifty Fifty (Syrah, Malbec) Elephant Mountain, Red Willow & Verhey Vineyards
⭐ 94 points, Double Gold — Cascadia International Wine Competition, 2026
2023 Le Classique (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec), Red Willow & Verhey Vineyards
⭐ 92 points — Cascadia International Wine Competition, 2026
2023 Merlot, Red Willow Vineyard
⭐ 92 points — Cascadia International Wine Competition, 2026
2023 Sur Le Moment (Viognier & Marsanne), Marcella & Boushey Vineyards
⭐ 92 points — Cascadia International Wine Competition, 2026
2024 Viognier, Marcella Vineyard
⭐ 91 points — Owen Bargreen, 2025
2024 Rosé of Cinsault, Loch Vineyard
⭐ 91 points — Owen Bargreen, 2025
2022 Malbec, Verhey Vineyard
⭐ 92 points — Owen Bargreen, 2025
2022 Merlot, Red Heaven Vineyard
⭐ 92 points — Owen Bargreen, 2025
2022 Le Classique
⭐ 92 points — Owen Bargreen, 2025
2022 The Fifty Fifty
⭐ 91 points — Owen Bargreen, 2025
2022 Syrah Cuveé
⭐ 92 points — Owen Bargreen, 2025
2022 Grenache, Elephant Mountain Vineyard
⭐ 93 points, Outstanding — Great Northwest Wine, 2024
2019 Destined by Fortuity, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvée
⭐ 96 points, Double Platinum — Great Northwest Wine, 2024
2018 Destined by Fortuity, Cabernet Sauvignon, Heart of the Hill Vineyard
⭐ 93 points, Outstanding — Great Northwest Wine, 2023
2018 Destined by Fortuity, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Willow Vineyard
⭐ 92 points, Outstanding — Great Northwest Wine, 2023
📰 About Fortuity Cellars
Fortuity Cellars goes 6-for-6 in this year’s Cascadia International Wine Competition
📰 Greatnorthwestwine.com, July 29, 2026
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Explore Yakima Valley: Top Wineries, Best Hotels, and Local Eats for a Perfect Wine Trip
📰 Winetraveler.com, Jan 6, 2026
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Some call it Chance. We call it Fortuity.
🎧 Wine Soundtrack, February 12, 2025 (Recorded August 2024)
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First Came Love, Then Came Wine
🎧 Northwest Radio, March 2023 (Recorded September 2022)
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Wine Wednesday – Fortuity Cellars Part 2
📺 KAPP TV, November 4, 2021
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Wine Wednesday – Fortuity Cellars Part 1
📺 KAPP TV, October 28, 2021
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Where to Drink Wine in the Yakima Valley
📰 SeattleMet.com, September 10, 2021
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Chef Davis travels to Wapato Washington to catch up with Fortuity Cellars
📺 Canyon River Grill Facebook, August 19, 2021
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100% Chance of Wine – Upper Yakima Valley
📺 KAPP TV, June 21, 2021
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Fortuity Cellars Showcases Yakima Valley Appellation
📰 Washington Tasting Room Magazine, May 4, 2021
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Lines on Wines: Fortuity Cellars
🎧 Podcast, April 2021
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Virtual Opening Amid Pandemic
📺 KAPP TV, April 8, 2020
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Fortuity Cellars: Wine Industry Standout
📰 Yakima Herald, April 3, 2020
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Chance and preparation meet at Fortuity Cellars
📰 Yakima Herald, June 24, 2019
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100% Chance of Wine: Fortuity Cellars
📺 KAPP TV, May 22, 2019
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Starting a Winery with No Winemaking Experience
🎙️ Pf**ked Up with Pfunder, GoDaddy, 2020 (Recorded 2018)
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🏅 Business Awards & Accolades
Fortuity Cellars named SBA Seattle Rising Startup Small Business of the Year
📰 WSU Insider May 7, 2019
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🌿 Sustainability
Washington Wineries Reimagine Packaging
📰 BioMarket Insights, May 27, 2022
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Corkscrews to cans: WA wineries adapt to sustainable packaging
📰 Cascade PBS, May 16, 2022
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📣 Industry News & Support
New Washington license plate celebrates state's wine industry
📰 Yakima Herald, April 6, 2022
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Yakima County eyes changes to winery, breweries and other agritourism rules
📰 Yakima Herald, Feb 5, 2022
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Washington wineries, lawmakers push for wine license plates
📰 Apple Valley News Now, Jan 12, 2022
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