The tasting room perched atop the winery has a deck that provides a panoramic view of the vineyards, the Tri-Cities and the Horse Heaven Hills. In the last 20 years, about half a million people have visited the winery, making it one of the Tri-Cities' top tourist attractions. During the years, Preston has had many hired winemakers, but eventually, it got to be a family affair as Brent learned to make wine on the job. Today, he makes a fine lineup of classic wines geared more and more to the premium wine market. Cathy said the winery has earned about 350 medals over the years.
Admission is free.
Live music and entertainment will be provided by blues and jazz bands. There will be door prizes from the gift shop. TS Cattle Company of Kennewick will be selling barbecued hamburgers and beef. Appetizers also will be available. Sampled from the barrel will be the 1994 merlot reserve.