Washington has quietly become one of the best places in the country to enjoy bold red wines with a view. From the rolling rows of the Yakima Valley to the sunny slopes of Red Mountain and the wide-open Columbia Gorge, the state is full of wineries where the patio is just as memorable as what is in your glass.
If you love the idea of settling into an outdoor seat with mountains or vineyards stretching out in front of you, this list is for you. Each of these seven spots welcomes visitors with estate-grown reds and open-air seating that makes an afternoon feel like a short vacation.
Grab a friend, bring the dog if the winery allows it, and let this guide point you toward your next sunny sip in wine country.
1. Walla Walla Vintners, Walla Walla, WA
History runs deep here. Walla Walla Vintners is recognized as the 8th bonded winery in the Walla Walla Valley, and it has been farming and crafting estate wines since 1995.
The focus is squarely on reds. The winery specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Italian-inspired red blends grown at its Cut Bank Estate Vineyard.
What makes the patio a keeper is the backdrop. The estate vineyard grounds come with views of the Blue Mountains, which gives your afternoon a wide, open horizon to look out over.
Practical details are easy to love. The tasting room is open daily from 11am to 5pm, there is a bar onsite, and dogs are welcome.
Parking will not be a headache either, with a free parking lot and free street parking. You will find it at 225 Vineyard Ln, and it is a natural first stop if you are building a Walla Walla wine day.
2. Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard, Benton City, WA
Perched on the southwest slope of Red Mountain, Terra Blanca leans into a Tuscan-inspired look that sets it apart from the usual tasting room.
The terrace is the star. Seating out there offers panoramic views of the lower Yakima Valley and the estate vineyard, so you get a lot of scenery with your red.
There is more to explore than the patio, too. The grounds include manicured landscaping, a pond, and popular barrel caves, and the property also runs an on-site restaurant called the Terra Blanca Vineyard Grill.
Groups have options here as well, with several banquet rooms that can handle both small gatherings and larger events.
Plan your visit around the crowd if you can. Saturday afternoons are the busiest, while Wednesday and Friday mornings tend to be the quietest.
The winery is open daily from 10am to 5pm at 34715 Demoss Rd, with a free parking lot and free street parking.
3. Frichette, Benton City, WA
Small-batch fans, this one is for you. Frichette focuses on limited production red wines, which means you are tasting something a little more personal than mass-market bottles.
The setting is pure Red Mountain. You can take in the views with a glass in hand, whether you are relaxing on the patio or booking something more in-depth.
For a deeper look, the winery offers a Private Concierge Tasting that includes a behind-the-scenes tour. If you want to understand how your wine is made, that is the way to do it.
Frichette also keeps things welcoming, with a bar onsite, a gender-neutral restroom, and dogs allowed on the grounds.
Hours are noon to 5pm daily, and there is a free parking lot when you arrive. You will find it at 39412 N Sunset Rd, an easy addition to a Red Mountain tasting route.
4. Amos Rome Vineyards, Manson, WA
Lake Chelan wine country gets a lot of attention for its scenery, and Amos Rome Vineyards fits right into that beautiful corner of the state.
Everything here is grounded in the estate. The wines are made from grapes that are 100 percent within the Lake Chelan AVA, which keeps the sense of place front and center.
Red lovers have plenty to work with. The lineup includes Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Tempranillo, along with several white varietals.
The vineyard-sited tasting room comes with outdoor grounds and scenic patio seating, so you can settle in and enjoy the surroundings between sips.
Visitors are welcome seven days a week, with the tasting room open from noon to 5pm. Dogs are allowed, there is a bar onsite, and parking is free.
Point your GPS to 700 Wapato Lake Rd in Manson to find it.
5. Two Mountain Winery, Zillah, WA
Certified-sustainable wine with a working-vineyard backdrop is the pitch at Two Mountain Winery in Zillah, and it delivers on both.
The estate approach shapes the whole experience. The team offers a versatile collection of estate-grown wines meant to show off the character of Washington fruit.
What really lands is the setting. This is a working winery with vineyards right on site, so the open-air seating puts you in the middle of the rows rather than looking at them from a distance.
It is a relaxed, come-as-you-are kind of spot. Dogs are welcome, including inside, and the vineyard views make for an easy afternoon in Zillah Wine Country.
Hours shift a bit by day. Monday through Thursday and Sunday run 10am to 5pm, while Friday and Saturday stretch to 6pm.
Thursday mornings are the calmest if you prefer some quiet. The winery sits at 2151 Cheyne Rd with a free parking lot.
6. Jacob Williams Winery, Wishram, WA
Few patios in the state can compete with the view at Jacob Williams Winery. This family-owned boutique winery sits in the Columbia Gorge, one of the most dramatic settings in Washington.
The location does the heavy lifting. The tasting room and patio overlook the Columbia River, with views of Mt.
Hood and the surrounding rolling landscape of vineyards and orchards.
Quality is the priority in the glass. The winery is dedicated to hand-crafted wines sourced from premier regional vineyards, including full-bodied reds.
It stays open a little later than many of the others, running 11am to 6pm daily, which makes it a good early-evening stop.
Weekends draw the biggest crowds, especially Saturday and Sunday afternoons, while Wednesday evening is the quietest time to visit.
You will find it at 3 Avery Rd in Wishram, with a bar onsite, dogs allowed inside, and both a free lot and free street parking.
7. Amavi Cellars, Walla Walla, WA
Back in Walla Walla, Amavi Cellars closes out the list with an estate patio built for lingering. The tasting room sits in the beautiful southside district of town.
The views are a big part of the appeal. You are surrounded by the Pepper Bridge Estate Vineyard and the Blue Mountains, with an expansive outdoor patio to take it all in.
Reds are the specialty. This established winery is known for estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, which are exactly the kinds of bottles you want on a sunny afternoon.
The welcome mat is wide open here. Families, well-behaved dogs, large groups, and walk-ins are all invited as space allows.
Hours run 10am to 5pm most days, with Friday and Saturday going until 6pm. There is a free lot and free street parking at 3796 Peppers Bridge Rd.
It is a fitting final stop, and an easy one to pair with Walla Walla Vintners for a full day of estate reds.
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