Plan a winter wine country escape just made for red wine and chocolate lovers! Wineries all around the Yakima Valley are getting ready for one of the most delicious weekends of the year! Take a tasting tour to sip and savor Yakima Valley red wines perfectly paired with delectable chocolate creations.

Red Wine and Chocolate is an annual tradition each Presidents Day weekend in Yakima Valley Wine Country. This year, the weekend kicks off with Valentine’s Day! Whether you plan a weekend for fun with friends or you’re looking for a little romance, you’ll find the perfect fit. Valley wineries are planning a weekend filled with special tastings, carefully crafted pairings and more.

Come discover your favorite chocolate pairing! Will it be port-infused brownies, s’mores over the fire pits, dark chocolate-raspberry confections, house-crafted truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate fondue, chocolate charcuterie or specialty chocolate-covered treats from Chuckar Cherries? Of course, you’ll find more than chocolate on the calendar and on the menu! Some wineries will have live music and special happenings planned and several host food trucks or offer wine country fare such as charcuterie and other house-made bites.