Prosser, Washington is located in the Yakima Valley between the city of Yakima and Tri-Cities. The city of Prosser lies along the Yakima River, just below Horse Heaven Hills. Surrounded by vineyards, orchards and wheat fields, the region produces a variety of agricultural products, many of which attract tourism to the area. Wineries and vineyards are one of the main draws of the region. Several craft breweries are also located in the area, a region that produces the majority of hops for brewing beer in the United States.
Wine Country
With over 70 wineries in the Yakima region, the Yakima Valley has been labeled “Washington’s Premium Wine Region.” The extensive sunlight, warm days and cool nights, make the Yakima Valley an ideal location for growing wine grapes. With two more hours of summer sunlight than the top California wine grape growing regions, this region is ranked among the world’s top wine regions. Located on the same latitude as the Burgundy and Bordeaux wine regions of France, the Yakima Valley has become a top producer of French Bordeaux varieties of blended red wines. Wineries in this region focus on producing Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah wines. These wineries stretch 80 miles down the Yakima Valley from Yakima to Benton City.
With nearly 30 local wineries and vineyards, Prosser offers visitors a distinct selection of wines. Several popular wineries in and around Prosser include:
- Alexandria Nicole Cellars
- Columbia Crest Winery, located near Paterson
- Hinzerling Winery
- Hogue Cellars
- Mercer Estates
- Snoqualmie Vineyards, home to the organic “Naked” brand and other award winning wines
- VineHeart
Whitstran Brewery in Prosser
Although wine may be the main attraction to the area, craft-brewed ales are becoming more popular. Whitstran Brewing Company, located at 1427 Wine Country Road, gives visitors an alternative to the wine scene. The locally-owned microbrewery offers its guests hand-crafted beers and tasty pub food. Whitstran premium ales include a cream ale, pale ale, hefeweizen, porter, stout, scottish-style ale and specialty and seasonal ales. A sampler tray is available in order to get a good taste of each type of ale. Whitstran also produces a birch beer and orange cream available in draft-style.
Prosser Annual Events
While visiting Prosser's wineries and breweries, guests can also take advantage of the local events in the area. Spring events in Prosser include the Spring Fling Festival & Barrel Tasting Weekends in April and the Prosser Wine and Hot Jazz Bash in May. The Saturday Morning Farmers' Market runs from May through October. Summer events include the Prosser Art Walk & Wine Gala in July and the Prosser Wine & Food Fair in August. For more information on these events and more, contact the Prosser Chamber of Commerce.
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