With over 30 wineries located in Southwest Washington, this Wine Country Region just might be one of the best-kept secrets in the state.
Going east from Vancouver, the Columbia River Gorge WineTrail takes you through the territory made famous by Lewis and Clark. Your journey will introduce you to wineries with names like Wind River, Marshal's, Syncline, Maryhill, and Waving Tree. In between wine tasting, there are spots for sleeping such as the Skamania Lodge and the Lyle Hotel and Restaurant; for sightseeing check out the Stone Hedge Replica or the Maryhill Museum; or go white water rafting along the White Salmon River. Pack your camera too - there are photo ops galore.
The Southwest Washington WineTrail includes a number of wineries from Vancouver to Chehalis. Many of these wineries have a rich history of winemaking and offer a combination of wines using grapes that are prevalent in Oregon, such as Pinot Noir, and Bordeaux or Rhone-style wines using grapes from Eastern Washington. From a visitor's standpoint, there is no shortage of terrific places to stay and eat in the Portland metropolitan area.
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