Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling House
Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling House
★ 4.6 (149) Google
Reservations Recommended
Tasting Fee: $20.00
(Featured wine flight)
★ 4.6 (149) Google
Reservations Recommended
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Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling House is a destination for lovers of sparkling wine, set on a historic Walla Walla estate with roots as the former Basel Cellars. The property offers a unique hands-on disgorging experience and scenic views of the Blue Mountains. Ideal for events and weddings, the resort combines upscale hospitality with estate-grown wines. Guests can enjoy culinary offerings both in the tasting room and on the patio, while private tastings and tours provide an educational touch. The wine club enhances the experience with exclusive perks and gatherings.
What Makes This Place Special
Estate-Grown
The winery highlights its own iconic Walla Walla property and vineyards, indicating a strong estate connection.
Events / Weddings
The property explicitly markets event space for weddings, reunions, corporate retreats, and intimate gatherings.
Family-Owned
The business sits on a long-established Walla Walla property and is positioned as a destination resort with a winery and hospitality operation, though public-facing materials are stronger on property heritage than on family ownership specifically.
Food Available
Guests can dine in the tasting room or on the patio, and the menu includes culinary offerings alongside the wines.
Good for Groups
The space is used for receptions, seated events, and larger gatherings, with capacity for up to 50 in the tasting room and more in event settings.
Historic Location
The resort’s roots are tied to the former Basel Cellars estate and an established Walla Walla hillside property, giving it a sense of wine-country history.
Private Tastings
Reservations and special tasting experiences are promoted, including a unique disgorging experience for sparkling wine.
Scenic Views
The tasting room patio offers views of the vineyards and the Blue Mountains, making the setting one of its strongest draws.
Sparkling Focus
The branding centers on sparkling wine, with sparkling and still wines featured, and the resort is described as a sparkling winery.
Tours Offered
The hands-on disgorging experience functions like a guided wine education activity, which makes it more than a standard pour-and-sip visit.
Upscale
The experience is presented as a resort-style visit with polished hospitality, lodging, and event space rather than a casual cellar-door stop.
Wine Club
There is a dedicated wine club with complimentary tastings, VIP discounts, release parties, and member perks.