Discover the heart of Yakima Valley wine country at Fortuity Cellars, our family-owned winery in Wapato, WA. We invite you to join us for a personal wine tasting where every visit is hosted by the owners and winemakers. Our wines are crafted with love from Washington State’s most distinctive vineyards. Whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or just spending a relaxed afternoon with friends and family, we can't wait to share a glass with you!
Wine Tasting in Yakima Valley
What to Expect During Your Yakima Valley Tasting
Our tastings are designed to be relaxed, informative, and tailored to you. You’ll be guided through a curated selection of our wines, helping you learn about the Yakima Valley, the premier Washington vineyards we source from, and the style and intention behind our wines.
Seated & Relaxed: Enjoy our indoor, covered patio, crush pad or lawn seating areas.
Winemaker-Led: Hosted personally by the people behind the bottle.
Intimate & Small: We focus on small groups for a personal touch.
Vineyard-Driven: Explore wines that showcase our distinctive vineyard sources.
Duration: We recommend that you allocate a minimum of 75 minutes for the guided tasting.
Tasting Room Hours & Seasonal Closures
We look forward to welcoming you to our winery and tasting room.
Current Hours:
Thursday–Monday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday–Wednesday: By appointment
Upcoming Holiday & Private Event Closures:
Closed June 26 for a private event
Closed July 10 for a private event
Reservations & Group Policies
Walk-ins are welcome. To ensure a personalized experience, reservations are encouraged. This allows us to prepare your table and dedicate time to your tasting.
Group Sizes:
To maintain an intimate atmosphere, we typically host groups of 7 or fewer.
Pre-paid reservations are required for groups 8 or more, including buses, limos, and RVs.
Family & Dog Friendly:
Kids and dogs are welcome to visit. We do ask parents to keep close supervision on their children and pets as we are a working winery.
Relaxed indoor, patio, crush pad, or lawn seating
Personal, winemaker-led tasting experience
Private tasting appointments available
Fortuity signature events
Located in Wapato, Washington in the heart of Yakima Valley Wine Country
We are an easy, scenic drive from nearby hubs:
From Ellensburg: 45 minutes
From Yakima: 15 minutes
From Prosser: 35 minutes
From the Tri-Cities: 50 minutes
Address:
Fortuity Cellars
160 Lombard Loop Road
Wapato, WA 98951Phone: 509-779-6000
Email: info@fortuitycellars.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, reservations are not required. Walk-ins are always welcome.
To ensure a personalized experience, reservations are encouraged. This allows us to prepare your table and dedicate time to your tasting.
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Our tastings are led by the owners and winemakers, offering a more intimate and educational experience.
Award winning wines produced from the most distinctive vineyards in Washington State.
Enjoy the warmth, beauty, and serenity of the Yakima Valley surrounded by sun-kissed orchards, vineyards, and the Rattlesnake Hills.
Consistently ranked top Yakima Valley winery.
5 Stars on Google
5 Stars on Yelp
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We are located in Wapato, Washington just a short 10 minute drive from downtown Yakima.
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Yes, but group sizes may be limited to maintain the quality of the experience.
For groups 8 and larger pre-paid reservations are required. This includes buses, limos, RVs.
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Yes! We are a family-owned and family-friendly winery. We offer a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome.
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Yes, kids and dogs are welcome to visit. We do ask parents to keep close supervision on their children and pets as we are a working winery.
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Tasting fees are $20 per person waived with a 2 bottle purchase or club membership.
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Absolutely! For those wishing to go at your own pace, we invite you to have a seat on our covered patio, crush pad or lawn. We'll have a selection of wines by the glass or wine flights. You'll experience the Yakima Valley at its fullest, surrounded by orchards, the Rattlesnake Hills and mountain views.
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We have a variety of wine-friendly table snacks and other beverages for purchase. Outside food is welcome on our covered patio, crush pad and lawn seating areas.
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Yes, outside food is welcome on our covered patio, crush pad and lawn seating areas.
We encourage you to pick up a pizza from Hoptown Pizzeria, street tacos from La Placita or tamales from James Beard award-winning Los Hernandez.
Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
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Yes, we welcome any size group for private tastings, outside of our normal business hours and as schedules allow.
Prepayment is required and may be applied toward purchases. We are happy to refund prepayment if cancellation is made at least 72 hours before your appointment.
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Yes, our winery and grounds are available to book for private events and celebrations. There is a minimum wine purchase with every private venue rental. Club members receive a discount off the rental fee and wine purchases. Nonprofit pricing is available as well.
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Yes, Fortuity Cellars wine club offers the best and most comprehensive club benefits of any small, boutique winery. Including member only wines, signature events, and exclusive offers.
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We host a number of signature events throughout the year. Including our club release parties, club socials, culinary series, regional wine weekends, and roaming pop-ups.
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The Yakima Valley was recently named the #1 wine region in the US according to USA Today and for good reason. Think small, passionate, approachable, authentic, experiences.
In addition to world class wine, the Yakima Valley is known for its rich agriculture (apples, cherries, and hops) among others.
Plenty of places to stay in the valley including an Airstream trailer that overlooks the Yakima Valley with your own private hot tub. Or if you have a bigger group, stay in a 5 bedroom Airbnb in the middle of a premier Yakima Valley vineyard. Both are located within 5 miles of our winery.
Authentic Mexican fare, farm-to-table eateries, and James Beard nominated and award winning restaurants are all near by as well.
Experience Yakima Valley wine tasting—personal, relaxed, and led by the people who make the wine.