Experience the beauty and majesty of eastern Washington's wine country with a tour hosted by Chef Big John. Picturesque vineyard visits with the valley's most renowned grape growers coupled with crusty baguettes from the local bakery, artisinal cheeses from around the world, fine stemware and the wines from the very soil you are standing on.

Enjoy a private, behind the scenes barrel sampling at a small production boutique winery or savor a vertical vintage tasting with one of Washington's foremost winemakers followed by a fabulous multicourse dinner in a private dining room or at a magical restaurant. Polish your culinary skills in a winery kitchen. Help prepare your own meal, then relish in the matching of your meal to the stunning wines of the valley.

This is your opportunity to meet and enjoy the people that make it happen in the sunny climate of Washington's Wine Country!

Photo courtesy of Washington Wine Tours

"For me, food is an essential; and wine, while essential in my life, is a luxury. My craft pairs the fundamental with the exclusive. With my food, I tell a story. With our wine, we start a journey. My task is to compliment each leg of our trip with a savory morsel, sumptuous tidbit or supple nosh. By utilizing traditional techniques and distinct flavor profiles to enhance our wines, I commit to my mantra of 'no bland food'."

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