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VanArnam Vineyards Catch the Crush — A Zillah Harvest Event

Date: 10/09/2026
Location: Zillah
Address: 1305 Gilbert Rd, Zillah, WA 98953

Celebrate Crush in Yakima Valley Wine Country

Crush is an especially meaningful season for Yakima Valley winemakers and wine enthusiasts. As harvest wraps up in the Valley’s vineyards, winemakers begin shaping the next great Yakima Valley vintage.

This harvest season brings another reason to celebrate: the wineries were recently named Best Wine Region in the US in the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards. Guests can enjoy wine country traditions such as grape stomps, vineyard tours, and behind-the-scenes looks at the grape crush. Harvest parties, live music, seasonal offerings from favorite local food trucks and vendors, a vineyard run, and additional activities for the whole family are also part of the season.

The Work Behind the Harvest

The excitement marks the end of months of attentive vineyard care. Growers monitor the fruit until it reaches the desired flavor profiles, sugar levels, and pH. Once the grapes are crushed, the craft of producing premium Yakima Valley wines gets underway.

Fall Wine Country Experiences

Crush and vineyard harvest celebrations also make this an ideal time to purchase wine for holiday gatherings and gifts. Wineries throughout the Valley offer savings and special releases, while winery shops feature fall gifts, artisan foods, and wine country décor. Winery dining stops provide opportunities to enjoy bites paired with wine country flavors.

Between winery visits, explore the Valley’s harvest-season offerings, including just-picked farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted bakery treats, and gifts at farm stands and farmers markets. Combined with beautiful early-fall weather, these experiences create a picture-perfect getaway in Yakima Valley wine country.

For current information, visit the VanArnam Vineyards Facebook page.

Members of the VanArnam Wine Club receive discounts on many events. More information is available through VanarnamWineClub.

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