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The 7 Best Wine Destinations in the Pacific Northwest

Even beyond the wine, these Northwest locations make gorgeous getaways.

By Seattle Magazine Staff August 23, 2017

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This article originally appeared in the August 2017 issue of Seattle Magazine.

With hundreds of wineries and tasting rooms in our region, from Walla Walla to the Willamette Valley with stops in between and beyond, it’s easy to plan a getaway built around sipping delicious Northwest (and California) wines. But there’s more to our wine regions than vino. Enjoy an electric bike tour, play a few holes of golf, watch for whales, commune with goats (yes, goats) and enjoy some excellent meals. We’ll help you soak up the best our wine country offers.

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