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It’s Washington Wine Month and Rio Vista has several different events to celebrate our favorite month with. Whether you stop by for the chocolate, the discounts, or the new bubbly we have available, Rio Vista will be open and ready to serve you seven days a week! Cheese and Chocolate Pairings You won’t want to miss out on this amazing pairing of cheese, chocolate and wine happening all month long!… Keep Reading »Celebrate Washington Wine Month at Rio Vista Wines

Love is in the air, and at Rio Vista Wines we’re celebrating all month long. Join us at either location, On the River or At the Cabin, with your sweetheart and enjoy a special tasting! The month will highlight a tasting that includes Bubbles on the Beach (our new sparkling wine), Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Syrah. Plus, enjoy four delectable chocolate truffle infused with their pairing wine. Want a sneak… Keep Reading »Rio Vista Wines Month of Love Tasting Guide

Red wine is as diverse as it is delicious. Its range of light and fruity to deep and complex has only been enhanced through the harvesting and bottling process that happens right here in Lake Chelan. The valley’s rich soils, rolling hills, and access to water have made it the perfect place to grow red varietals! So as you stop by Rio Vista looking for a bottle of wine to… Keep Reading »Your Guide to Rio Vista Wines

The New Year is almost here! While 2021 was full of ups and downs, one constant for Rio Vista is always excellent wine. From our vibrant whites, luscious reds, and crisp rose, 2021’s roster had it all. Here is a list of our favorite wines from the past year and a few holiday pairings to fill you with cheer! Barbera This versatile and rounded red is the perfect match for… Keep Reading »Happy Holidays from Rio Vista Wines

Wine makes everything better, including Thanksgiving dinner! We’ve paired a few of our favorite selections of wine with holiday favorites so that you can serve the perfect combinations at dinner. Your guests will leave full, happy, and with a bottle of their new favorite wine! Sauvignon Blanc White meats typically pair best with white wines. This Sauvignon Blanc, however, has a lot more to offer to your perfectly cooked Turkey… Keep Reading »Rio Vista Thanksgiving Pairings 2021

It’s officially fall, and the grocery stores are overflowing with pumpkins! We’ve compiled a list of creative ways that you can pair pumpkin’s biggest season with your favorite Rio Vista wines. Savory or sweet, these food and wine combos taste too good to be true! Pumpkin Risotto + Chardonnay This luxuriously creamy Pumpkin Risotto includes hints of parmesan cheese, fresh basil and garlic. Perhaps the only ingredient missing from this… Keep Reading »Pumpkin Pairings

Ah, the dog days of summer – the gloriously hot summer days when we can sip wine and take full advantage of the cool waters of Lake Chelan or the Columbia River. Allow us to set the scene. It’s a midsummer day in the Lake Chelan Valley. The temperature is climbing and there’s not a cloud in sight. You’re ready for day spent sipping wine and basking in the sunshine.… Keep Reading »The Perfect Summer Day with Rio Vista Wines

Are you a white wine connoisseur looking for your new favorite? A red wine lover who’s open to persuasion? A lover of all things wine, red or white? Whatever your opinions of white wine may be, we believe there’s a satisfying white for just about everyone. Here’s a guide to the white wines of Rio Vista! 2020 Estate Chardonnay We know Chardonnay can be a point of contention among wine… Keep Reading »Your Guide to Rio Vista Whites

Have you ever wondered what difference a year really makes in a wine? Are you curious why a type of wine from one year tastes different from a previous year? Have you ever wondered how your favorite wine has evolved over time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a vertical wine tasting is right up your alley. A vertical wine tasting compares a number of wines of… Keep Reading »Rio Vista Wines – How to Do a Vertical Wine Tasting