The climate and growing conditions in the Skagit Valley are excellent for agriculture and produce high quality vineyards and grapes. The Skagit Valley is becoming a destination wine region rivaling some of the best in Europe. Our temperatures and growing conditions are similar to those of the Loire valley in france and the Northern Rhine valley in Germany.Come visit our boutique wineries!
(Wineries appear in alphabetical order)

Tulip Valley Vineyard and Orchard is located in the heart of the Skagit valley tulip region 4 miles west of Interstate 5 at Mt. Vernon on Memorial Highway, SR 536. They produce Tulip Valley hand crafted red and white table wines from eastern and western Washington grapes and Red Barn traditional artisan hard ciders from locally grown apples.

The recently planted vineyard of Pinot Noir and cool climate white wine grapes will produce their first crop in 2007. The young orchard of European bittersweet and heirloom apples will also begin production this fall. The wines and ciders are available for tasting in the newly completed tasting room in the 1920's era gothic roofed dairy barn April through December.

Winery Hours

May thru October/ Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 11-5pm

*November thru March/ Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-5pm

April/ Daily 10-6

And by appointment call 428-6894

*Snow we will be closed

Directions
Tulip Valley Vineyard and Orchard is located in the heart of the Skagit valley tulip region 4 miles west of Interstate 5 at Mount Vernon on Memorial Highway, SR 536, just east of Beaver Marsh Road.

Contact
360.428.6894

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Washington's Premier Pinot Noir Vineyard
A new structure was added in 2003 to allow the processing and bottling of up to 3000 cases per year. In addition to the Pinot Noir grape production from its vineyard, Challenger Ridge Vineyard and Cellars is presently contracting a few acres of grapes in the Yakima and Red Mountain Appellations.

The winery is currently producing Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Cabernet, Syrah and Pinot Noir. In the near future it will be offering as well a Cabernet-Syrah blend, a Muscat and a Blackcurrant dessert wine. Randy Bonaventura joined Challenger Ridge in 2006. He brings with him a harmonious artisan style of wine making all his own, that puts him in a class with some of the best up-and-coming winemakers and viticulturists in the country. The vineyard is made up of four parcels planted with Pinot Noir. The parcels total 7.7 acres and are separated by Challenger Road and Highway 20.

Winery Hours
Open for public tasting: Saturdays and Sundays 11-5pm and by appointment

Directions
Take Exit 232 from Interstate 5. Head east on Cook Road, east on Highway 20, turn left after Mile Post 85 and go east on Challenger Road. The winery and the wine tasting room can also be seen from Highway 20. (2 miles before Concrete).

Address
43095 Challenger Road
Concrete, WA 98237

Contact
(360) 853-7360

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Eagle Haven Winery began making wines in 2003. The vineyard and winery is surrounded by a 40 acre apple orchard, majestic mountains and a native salmon bearing stream. The winery produces 4 fruit wines and 5 grape wines totaling about 800 cases annually. The winemaker, Chuck Jackson, is a Boeing engineer and has been a long standing member of the Boeing wine club. His reputation in winemaking is well respected. The old world tasting room and relaxing wine garden will add to your wine tasting experience.

Winery Hours
11-5 Fri - Sun and by appointment

Directions
From I-5, take Exit 230 (Hwy 20) toward Burlington/ Anacortes. Turn West onto W. Rio Vista. Left at signal on Burlington Blvd. (Hwy 20). Follow signs to Hwy 20 East towards Sedro-Woolley. Approximately 4.5 miles east of Sedro-Woolley take a right onto Sims Road.

Contact
360-856-6248

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