Fall at Hard Row to Hoe means fresh releases, full barrels, and a well-earned glass of wine by the fire. From our bold new Cabernet Franc and flirty Viognier to a Tempranillo with Spanish flair, these small-lot wines capture the wild beauty of the Lake Chelan AVA. Get the inside scoop on harvest highlights, upcoming events, and a few soup recipes to keep you cozy while you sip.

Lake Chelan isn’t just for lake days, it’s one of Washington’s most exciting wine regions. From rare Pinot Noir to our flagship Cabernet Franc, the wines here reflect glacial soils and adventurous winemaking. Sip like a local, savor the stories, and start your journey at Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards.

September release newsletter: Barbera, estate Syrah, Sandstone Riesling, organic progress, fall events, and risqué recipes—Lake Chelan style.

The new November 2024 releases are out featuring a lineup of new wine and featuring the come back of Burning Desire. Read on to learn the story behind the label!

Read on about the new releases for September + MORE!

The new June releases are out featuring a new wine club -only Rosé, a Cab from Red Mountain and from our head-trained vines, our newest Estate Syrah! Plus, read about what our “Salmon-Safe” designation really means. Meet the tasting room managers and all the events coming up this summer! And recipes to go with a couple of these new wines!

March is Washington Wine Month! Our March newsletter talks about Taste Washington and other upcoming events, the January cold snap and its effect on the vines and special recipes to pair with our new releases. Plus, Seduction and Rumours are back!

Inside we talk about Thanksgiving wines and recipes for ‘adult-only’ Christmas cookies; plus the long awaited 2023 harvest report, see how we fared.

Seasonal recipes and pictures from the past.

June 2023 Newsletter. Includes reports from the cellar and the vineyard plus seasonal recipes for June wines.

Here at Hard Row to Hoe, we are passionate and committed to environmental sustainability.

If the way to the heart is through the stomach then buckle up, you’re about to fall in love.

Judy and Don Phelps had a dream of starting a vineyard and growing grapes in the Lake Chelan Valley.

Here’s what wine we think is perfect to toast the start of fall.