Lake Chelan

Wineries

While wine growing and winemaking have been occurring in the Chelan area for well over 100 years, commercial production and the plethora of tasting rooms is a relatively new tourist attraction for the Lake Chelan area. Commercial production began in 1998, and the first winery was officially opened in 2000, with the number of wineries and tasting rooms exploding in the last 10 years. Many of the wineries are now hosting restaurants in addition to the small bites, including upscale restaurants at Tsillan Cellars, Vin du Lac Winery and Wapato Point.

Wineries in Chelan, WA also host a number of events throughout the year. These events are especially common during the off-season of Lake Chelan (any season outside of the summer), and include Winterfest in January, Month of Love in February and Harvest Festival in October and November to name just a few. Many of the wineries provide amazing views of Lake Chelan, and you can expect the wineries to sometimes be busy during the summer months, especially on weekends and during holidays; however there are enough wineries in the area that you can always find a spot if you desire.