Clark County wineries are continuing to flourish, allowing them to establish a strong foothold in the wine industry by providing area residents and visitors the opportunity to taste some sophisticated and award-winning wines.
Many of the winemakers use grapes from outside the area – typically from Eastern Washington – as those areas provide a drier climate for growing. However, some winemakers grow their own grapes locally. These differences in the growing conditions and also the different varieties of grapes allow for a distinctive variance in the taste of their wines.
Many of the wineries also provide inviting venues for not only tastings but for events such as weddings and parties.
Clark County residents are also fortunate to have quality produce stands and farmers markets in the area that provide a wide variety of fresh, seasonal produce. These stands are becoming the go-to place for the freshest produce around – from the field to the table in hours. They provide locally raised food and organic farm products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams and honey. While most stands are seasonal and open only during the warmer months, some stands are open year-round.
1 • EMANAR CELLARS
1113 SE Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground • 360-513-2448
Hours: 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Profile: A warm and cozy place in Battle Ground Village to enjoy unique wine and tapas that take you away to Madrid, Spain, and one of the cultural capitals of our world. Mar and Richard have gathered details and passions from their travels and created a wine and tapas bar that will invite you into their story. Everything at Emanar has a story -- just ask! You will leave feeling like you captured something no one else knows. Emanar features wines of Spain as well as Emanar Cellar wines and wines of Southwest Washington wineries.
2 • LEWIS RIVER PRODUCE
1697 Lewis River Rd., Woodland • 360-225-5000
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
Profile: Lewis River Produce is Woodland Washington's only year-round indoor produce stand. This family owned and operated business is sure to be your stop for farm fresh local produce. You'll find an "at home" feel with excellent customer service, quality fruits and vegetables at affordable prices ALL YEAR LONG !!!! (If it's in season, it will be local!)
3 • MOULTON FALLS WINERY & CIDER HOUSE
31101 NE Railroad Ave., Yacolt • 360-686-4070
Email: moultonfallswinery@centurytel.net; Web: moultonfallswinery.com.
Hours: 4-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 12-9 p.m. Saturdays; and 12-6 p.m. Sundays
Profile: The owners, Joe and Susan Millea, are proud to feature a large, comfortable tasting room along with a spacious patio and live music Friday and Saturday from 6-9 p.m. Their wines and ciders reflect attention to detail with grapes sourced from Red Mountain and apples from East Wenatchee. Food service includes delicious wood fire pizzas with a made-from-scratch crust and fresh toppings, as well as food pairings for wine tasting. On your drive to Moulton Falls Winery & Cider House, plan a day to visit Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, North Clark County Historical Museum, Lelooska Cultural Center, 1876 Cedar Creek Grist Mill and great hiking and cycling trails.
4 • WINDY HILLS WINERY
1346 S. 38th Ct., Ridgefield • 360-907-3866
dave@windyhillswinery.com; • windyhillswinery.com and Facebook
Hours: 3-7 p.m. Fridays; 12-6 p.m. Saturdays; 12-5 p.m. Sundays
Profile: Family-owned Windy Hills Winery sits nestled in the lush landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Formerly a Christmas Tree farm, our rich heritage of community oneness, joy and integrity is carried into all aspects of our winery, from cultivation of our grapes and state of the art facility to our renowned winemaker and high quality wines. Whether sitting in our rustic tasting room or enjoying our wines around your own table, we hope to infuse every pour with the decades-long warmth of our traditions.
5 • STAVALAURA VINEYARDS AND WINERY
29503 NW 41st Ave., Ridgefield • 360-887-1476
www.stavalaura.com
Hours: 12-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, with wine tours for groups by appointment.
Profile: Stavalaura is a smallbatch, family owned and operated vineyard and winery nestled outside of Ridgefield. All of their current wines are crafted from grapes grown on the Stavalaura Vineyards estate. Their varietals include Zweigelt-Rebe, an Austrian grape, which is now the most widely grown red grape variety in that country (as of 2014, Washington state had only several small plantings – no more than a few acres), and Golubok, a grape sourced from Southern Russia and Ukraine, which Stavalaura Vineyards and Winery introduced to Clark County. Golubok is a unique grape with full body and gorgeous depth of color. They also grow the more familiar, Pinot Noir (777 and Pommard clones). Come enjoy their wines on the relaxing and picturesque back patio surrounded by their vineyard.
6 • Bizi Farms
9504 NE 119th St., Vancouver • 360-574-9119
www.bizifarms.com
Open seasonally from April through December.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays
Profile: Pre-picked berries, vegetables, sweet corn, melons, pumpkin patch, fruit, jams, syrups, pickles and more.
7 • SALMON CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 NE 139th St., Vancouver.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays; June 20 through September 26
www.salmoncreekfarmersmarket.com
www.facebook.com/SalmonCreekFarmersMarket
Profile: Enjoying its eighth season, the Salmon Creek Farmers' Market at Legacy Hospital is a bustling, growing market, featuring up to 24 vendors every Tuesday. Catering to the neighborhoods surrounding the medical center as well as the employees of the hospital, Vancouver Clinic and medical businesses in the area, the market focuses on farmers and food producers in SW Washington. Credit, debit, EBT services are offered, in addition to Fresh Match and Produce Bags for EBT clients, FMNP checks for WIC and Senior clients. Ask for your SCFM Rewards Card, offering $10 in market tokens after 7 visits to the market. BizKidz featured on August 1.
8 • POMEROY CELLARS
20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt • 360-686-3785
staff@pomeroycellars.com • www.pomeroycellars.com
Hours: 12-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 12-5 p.m. Sundays
Profile: Pomeroy Cellars Winery and Tasting Room is located at the Historic Pomeroy Farm in Yacolt. Situated on the East Fork of the Lewis River in the beautiful Lucia Valley, Pomeroy Cellars is encompassed by a beautiful scenic landscape, close to multiple public parks and hiking trails, and easy distance from several waterfalls worth visiting. The Pomeroy Farm has been in the family for more than100 years. The winemaker, Dan Brink, is a fifth-generation descendant of E.C. Pomeroy, founder of the Pomeroy Farm. Pomeroy Cellars specializes in limited production, high quality, craft wines made on site from grapes sourced from the Yakima Valley in eastern Washington. Using grapes from the warmer, drier eastern Washington allow them to produce wines rich in flavor and complexity. Visit their tasting room for a sampling of the limited production craft wines. Guests are welcome to bring picnics and enjoy this little piece of paradise that the family calls home.
9 • REZABEK VINEYARDS
11700 NE 279th St., Battle Ground • 360-896-0218
rezabekvineyards@gmail.com • www.rezabekvineyards.com
Hours: 12-6 p.m. Tasting Room open Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment.
Profile: Rezabek Vineyards offers hand-crafted, award-winning wines done with care in small lots: Tempranillo, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rose’, Cab Franc, among others. Groups and wine tours are welcome. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Pet-friendly. Wine Club discounts available. We are not a restaurant--our focus is good wine.
10 • NORTHWEST ORGANIC FARMS
17713 NW 61st Ave., Ridgefield • 360-573-4868
www.northwestorganicfarms.com
Hours: Thursday afternoons
Profile: Heirloom tomatoes and garlic are our specialities. We are a family-owned business and sell locally to Chuck’s Produce and Zupans. The Garlic Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the farm. Some vendors will be there with candies, jellies and a B&B Fish Market. Give us a call anytime for a farm tour. WIC and senior coupons accepted.
11 • ENGLISH ESTATE WINERY & GRAVEL MINE VINEYARD
17806 SE 1st St., Vancouver • 360.772.5141
events@englishestatewinery.com • www.englishestatewinery.com.
Hours: 12-9 p.m. Fridays; Saturdays and Sundays 12-6 p.m.; 4:30-7 p.m. Mondays
(Check website for summer hours.)
Profile: English Estate Winery, is a historic oasis in East Vancouver. Located just 15 minutes from the Portland airport, we are Vancouver's oldest vineyard and winery. Settled in 1903, the English family has been working this land for five generations. English Estate's first grape vines were planted in 1980 by the late Carl D. English. Carl S. English and his sister Jennifer have continued the history and now make estate wines from our Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Semillon grapes. We also make hard ciders from local, Clark County apples. Join us at our Loafing Shed Tasting Room which is located the English Barn, built by the family in 1915.
12 • Ethereal Meads
18109 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. • 360-903-4591
gary@etherealmeads.com • www.etherealmeads.com
Hours: By appointment
Profile: Ethereal Meads is a family-owned meadery featuring both traditional and light, carbonated meads made from sustainably produced regional honey and fruit. Our meads range from dry to sweet and from still to sparkling. Give us a call. If we're around, we'll be happy to see you and share the magic of mead.
