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RIO VISTA WINES, the Winery on the River, is a hidden jewel on the banks of the sparkling Columbia River and the only waterfront winery.  You can visit by car, boat or float plane. If you can’t come by boat or plane, watching from one of the three decks or landscaped lawns while savoring a glass of fine wine is an enjoyable experience.

Upcoming Events

Chelan Nouveau:
Friday-Sunday, April 19-21 and April 26-28: 12:00 – 5:00
Experience the newly released white and rosè wines of Rio Vista.
Spring Barrel Tasting:
Friday-Sunday, May 17-19: 12:00-6:00
Taste future releases straight from the barrel.
4th of July, Boat to the Winery:
Thursday, July 4th: 12:00-6:00
A perfect time to put your boat on the river and sip some great wines
Chelan Bach Fest:
Thursday, July 18, 6:00
A free concert from the string quartet playing on the gazebo (please bring blankets or folding chairs)
Rio Vista’s “Boating for Boobs”:
Saturday, August 17th 12;00 TO 6:00
Our annual breast-cancer fund raiser




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The French have a saying that the best wines come from grapes grown along a river. That’s certainly true here at Rio Vista Wines. Our grapes thrive and flourish in the exceptional micro climate created by the river, the long hot summer days, the moderate winters and the unique geology of the glacial soil. It’s a great place for people to thrive and flourish, too.

You can reach us by car, by boat, or even by float plane. (Contact Chelan Sea Planes)
The hunt for great wines is an enjoyable sport, so bring your wine-loving friends and taste the passion in our wines.

Accolades for Rio Vista Wines

Wow! Rio Vista’s 2009 Cab Sauv. rated “Outstanding” by the Spring, 2013 edition of Wine Press Northwest. Rio Vista Wines joined such acclaimed wineries as Leonetti, Milbrandt, Mercer, L’Ecole, and Waterbrook in this honor.

Rio Vista was presented with a gold plaque for being named a WASHINGTON STATE TOP TEN TASTING ROOM by Seattle Met Magazine, Summer 2012.

Rio Vista 2010 Viognier was awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals; Sunset on the River, Riesling, and Merlot wines earned Silver medals, and Loony Red was presented a Bronze medal in summer wine competitions: The Best of North Central Washington, Washington Wine Competition, and Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine.

“RIO VISTA WINES NAMED TO TOP 10 TASTING ROOMS IN THE NORTHWEST”
BY WINE PRESS NORTHWEST, SUMMER 2010 ISSUE

“RIO VISTA Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sunset on River and Ice Wine made the “Best of Chelan” list by the Wine Critics review.

RIO VISTA WINES partners with Port of Chelan County and Washington Water Trails Association to host Columbia River kayaking tourism events.

Welcome to Rio Vista Wines, the only waterfront winery in the region
Please visit us during our 6th year of operation and 8th year of commercial wine making

March 23 – 24 Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 5:00
March 29 – 30 Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 5:00
April 6, 7, 13,14 Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 5:00
April 19 – 28 Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 5:00
May 3 – 31 Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 6:00
June 1 – Sept 29 Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 – 6:00