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Tsillan Cellars: 2016 Estate Barbera

Driving into Chelan, Washington is a treat, especially for wine lovers. In addition to the blue waters that greet you, the hillsides surrounding that lake are covered in vineyards ready to create every type of wine you can think of.

With so many wine tasting options, it can be tough to keep track of tasting times and the kinds of wine you can expect to find. Some spots are good for just a tasting flight or glass of wine, while others offer snacks or full meals. There’s something for everyone.

After visiting no fewer than a dozen vineyards and wineries, we settled on Tsillan Cellars as - far and away - the best overall experience. In addition to an incredible selection of both red and white wines, the dining experience at Sorrento’s was the best we had during our trip. Tsillan is an experience, complete in every way.

Because it’s one of the oldest, largest vineyards in the region, Tsillan simply has a lot to offer as a place for tourists and as a place for locals to convene. In fact, Monday’s are a phenomenal day to visit because the combination of wine tasting, happy hour, live music, and incredible views from the Tuscan-style terrace simply can’t be beat. And, best of all, it’s perfect for couples or families.

If you take the time to visit Tsillan Cellars, make sure you try the Estate Barbera - all the grapes for their wines are grown on property - and enjoy a tour of the vineyards and koi ponds while you’re sipping.

Take a moment to follow our Instagram account - @ nwgolf - for your chance to win a bottle of Tsillan’s exquisite 2016 Barbera.

About Tsillan Cellars

Tsillan Cellars Winery & Vineyards is the crown jewel of the vibrant and rapidly growing Lake Chelan wine tourism scene. Tsillan Cellars, an Italian country retreat recreated on the gently sloping shores of deep water Lake Chelan offers a destination experience where you will be transported to the beauty and serenity of Italy’s Lake Como.

The world class venue features cascading waterfalls, expansive terrazzos, gardens, dramatic Italian architecture, a new elegant indoor/outdoor pavilion and wedding gazebo overlooking Lake Chelan and the Cascade Mountains. The 135 acre estate has almost 40 acres planted. Attention to the finest viticulture techniques has produced numerous award-winning estate grown wines known for their quality and value.

DELICIOUS FOODS

Sorrento’s Ristorante at Tsillan Cellars’ owner, Dr. Bob Jankelson, admits that the food of Italy captured him before he developed his interest in wine. Dozens of teaching trips to Italy instilled an appreciation of Italian cuisine paired with food friendly wine shared with friends and family. The same meticulous attention to detail evident in Tsillan Cellars stunning Italian architecture and grounds, transfers to a kitchen that brings world class dining to the shores of Lake Chelan.