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Signature Wines and Wineries of Washington
TOP: We couldn't be more pleased than seeing our tasting room guests
enjoying our wine.
BELOW LEFT: River, the winery dog taking a break from her job of greeting
the guests.
BELOW LEFT: The VanArnam family; Max VanArnam, Paige VanArnam,
Allison VanArnam, and Kent VanArnam.
Photographs courtesy of VanArnam Vineyards
each cluster is also picked by hand. After fermentation in small
fermenters, each wine is drained straight from the fermenting
bins—called free run—and gives the wine a smooth palate
without harsh tannins. While the winemaking team may
sometimes add a bit of lightly-pressed wine to a vintage for
fuller mouthfeel, the focus is on creating exceptionally high-
quality, free-run wine. Wine critics and fans of VanArnam
Vineyards agree—the choice to specialize in free run wine
makes the winery's offerings something truly special.
Whether you want to sample VanArnam Vineyards' bold
Cabernet Sauvignon, or the Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, or Cabernet
Franc, a visit to the winery is nothing short of magical.
Throughout the year, the wine, the views, and events draw
visitors to the sloping vineyards and Tuscan-inspired winery:
Red Wine and Chocolate, the Spring Barrel Tasting, Catch the
Crush, and Thanksgiving in Wine Country.
