Wine Time: the Bunnel Family Cellar in Washington State

Filed in archive Vineyards on May 23, 2009

Entrepreneur.com had an interesting piece this month on a family winery and wine bar in Prosser, Washington. The Bunnel Family Cellar was recently opened on the Yakima River. The 3,700-square-foot winery and wine bar, called Wine O'Clock, showcases their two labels and "gives customers a unique opportunity to appreciate the relationship between food and their distinctive wines," according to Entrepreneur.

The cellar's wines are good quality micro-vintages.

While production is less than 6,000 cases between the two labels, most of the individual wines are small lots of 200 cases or less. As winemaker, Ron has developed strong long-term relationships with top local grape growers. This history ensures that he has the best fruit available for his wines. With the help of his wife, he makes the wines by hand, in one-ton lots.

If you're looking for an interesting wine experience, this is a nice vacation day trip...


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