Eastern Washington's Inland Northwest wine scene, from a historic estate to urban tasting rooms. Updated for 2026.
Spokane anchors the wine scene of eastern Washington's Inland Northwest, a growing, under-the-radar cluster of wineries in and around the city, from a historic cliff-top estate to downtown urban wineries and family producers in the surrounding countryside. Spokane itself grows few grapes; like Woodinville on the state's west side, its wineries draw on fruit from the vast Columbia Valley to the southwest, crafting it close to home. The result is a relaxed, accessible scene, walkable downtown tasting rooms, scenic estates, and country farm wineries, that pairs well with the city's revitalized core and the outdoor beauty of the Inland Northwest, an easy, welcoming stop for travelers in eastern Washington.
Below are the Spokane-area wineries we recommend most, a mix of a signature historic estate, downtown originals, and family producers. Several keep limited or weekend hours, so check ahead. Current as of October 2026.
A historic cliff-top estate
Founded in 1982 and set at the 1924 Cliff House mansion on a dramatic bluff above the Spokane River, Arbor Crest is the area's signature winery, pairing well-regarded wines from Washington fruit with one of the region's most spectacular settings, an essential, scenic Spokane stop.
Good to know: Tastings; historic estate. Spokane.
Our tip: Taste on the cliff-top terrace at the historic Cliff House; the setting is unforgettable.
A downtown Spokane original
Housed in a historic brick building in downtown Spokane's railroad district, Barrister is a longtime urban winery making bold reds from Washington fruit in a lively, walkable setting, a welcoming anchor of the downtown Spokane wine scene.
Good to know: Tastings; downtown winery. Spokane.
Our tip: Taste the bold reds in the historic downtown space; urban and welcoming.
A longtime family winery
One of the Spokane area's longest-running wineries, the family-owned Latah Creek makes an approachable, value-driven range from Washington fruit in a welcoming tasting room, an easygoing, established local stop.
Good to know: Tastings; winery. Spokane.
Our tip: Taste the approachable range; a longtime, family-run Spokane favorite.
A family producer north of town
A family winery north of Spokane, Townshend Cellar makes a broad range of reds and whites (and a popular huckleberry port) from Washington fruit, a relaxed, welcoming, down-to-earth stop.
Good to know: Tastings; winery. Green Bluff / Spokane.
Our tip: Taste the range and the huckleberry port; relaxed and family-run.
A boutique urban winery
A boutique Spokane winery making small-lot reds from Washington fruit, Overbluff offers a personal, hands-on tasting in an urban setting, a quality-minded, low-key stop for the city's growing wine scene.
Good to know: Tastings; urban winery. Spokane.
Our tip: Taste the small-lot reds; boutique, personal, and quality-minded.
A welcoming east-side stop
A family winery in Liberty Lake east of Spokane, this welcoming producer makes approachable wines from Washington fruit in a relaxed setting, an easy, friendly stop for visitors exploring the greater Spokane area.
Good to know: Tastings; winery. Liberty Lake / Spokane.
Our tip: An easy, friendly east-side stop; approachable wines in a relaxed setting.
A Pullman-area university-town winery
Based near Pullman (home of Washington State University's wine program), Merry Cellars makes well-regarded reds and whites from Washington fruit, a quality-minded stop that reflects the region's academic winemaking roots.
Good to know: Tastings; winery. Pullman / greater Spokane area.
Our tip: Taste the reds and whites near WSU's wine program; quality-minded.
An Italian-rooted farm winery
A family farm winery in the Green Bluff area north of Spokane, Trezzi Farm brings an Italian-rooted, rustic sensibility to its wines, a charming, down-to-earth agritourism stop combining wine with farm country.
Good to know: Tastings; farm winery. Green Bluff / Spokane.
Our tip: Taste the Italian-rooted wines in farm country; charming and rustic.
Spokane's wineries split between the city and the surrounding countryside. Downtown Spokane has a walkable cluster of urban tasting rooms (Barrister and others), the dramatic Arbor Crest estate sits on a bluff just northeast of the city, and family wineries dot the Green Bluff farm country to the north and the Liberty Lake area to the east (with Merry Cellars down toward Pullman and WSU). Base yourself in Spokane, pair a downtown tasting walk with a trip out to Arbor Crest for the views, and add a country winery or two. Many are small with limited or weekend hours, so check ahead, and remember most source their fruit from the Columbia Valley, so expect Washington's classic reds and whites.
Do not expect vineyards in the city; Spokane wineries mostly source Columbia Valley fruit, which is normal for the area. Do not miss Arbor Crest's setting; the cliff-top estate is the region's signature experience. And do not assume everything is open daily, many are small with limited or weekend hours, so check first.
What is the Spokane wine scene like?
A growing, under-the-radar cluster of wineries in and around Spokane, eastern Washington's largest city. It ranges from the historic cliff-top Arbor Crest estate to walkable downtown urban wineries and family producers in the surrounding countryside. Spokane grows few grapes itself, so its wineries craft fruit from the vast Columbia Valley, offering Washington's classic reds and whites in a relaxed, accessible setting.
Which Spokane wineries should I visit?
Standouts include the signature historic estate Arbor Crest (at the 1924 Cliff House), the downtown original Barrister, the longtime family Latah Creek, the country producers Townshend Cellar and Trezzi Farm (Green Bluff), the boutique Overbluff, the east-side Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, and Merry Cellars near Pullman and WSU.
Do grapes grow in Spokane?
Very few. Like Woodinville near Seattle, Spokane is far from Washington's main grape-growing areas, so most of its wineries source fruit from the Columbia Valley to the southwest and make the wine locally. That means you can taste Washington's classic Columbia Valley reds and whites, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Riesling, crafted by Spokane-area producers close to the city.
What is Arbor Crest?
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, founded in 1982, is the Spokane area's signature winery, set at the historic Cliff House, a 1924 Florentine-style mansion perched on a bluff above the Spokane River. It pairs well-regarded wines with one of the region's most dramatic settings and gardens, making it both a quality producer and a scenic destination (and popular event venue).
Is Spokane worth visiting for wine?
Yes, as part of an Inland Northwest trip. While smaller and less famous than western Washington's wine hubs, Spokane offers a relaxed, accessible scene: a scenic signature estate, walkable downtown tasting rooms, and country farm wineries, all pairing Washington's classic wines with the city's revitalized core and the region's outdoor beauty. It is an easy, welcoming stop for travelers in eastern Washington.
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