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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.

      Any Time of the Year is an Ideal Time to Visit Rio Vista Wines

Tasting Room Hours:

June through September ~                           Wednesday through Sunday: 12:00-6:00
October, November and April, May ~    Friday through Sunday: 12:00-5:00
December through March ~                        Weekend Winter Events:  12:00-4:00

Or call for an appointment 509-682-9713

“Fuel Up” with smoked salmon or salami with smoked cheese and crackers.

Pair it with Rio Vista’s excellent wines and you have a picnic!

Upcoming Events at the Winery

Chelan Fire & Ice Celebration: January 7th & 8th and January 14th, 15th, 16th -  12:00-4:00 – Take in the ice sculptures in town then come out to Rio Vista to warm up by a crackling fire while sipping a fine wine.

Winter Wine Gala at Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center:  January 21st:  6:00 – 9:00  Taste some of the area’s award-winning wines.  Rio Vista will be pouring some of the finest in the region!

Red Wine and Chocolate,  February 11, 12 and 18, 19, 20:  12:00 – 5:00
French Truffles served with our delicious Loony Red wine.




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RIO VISTA WINES, the Winery on the River, is a hidden jewel on the banks of the sparkling Columbia River.  The only waterfront winery in the region, we are located just 10 minutes north of Chelan, WA.

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

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.