Virtual Winery Visit: Dineen Family Vineyards (Yakima Valley)

Take a virtual winery visit to Dineen Family Vineyards in Washington's Yakima Valley, with owner and vintner Marissa Dineen. We explore the winery's story, vineyard-driven approach, and food-friendly wines, along with pairing ideas for Roussanne and a Cabernet-based blend.

In this episode, I'm joined by Marissa Dineen, second-generation owner and vintner of Dineen Family Vineyards, for the first installment in a new Cooking Chat series: Virtual Winery Visits.

Marissa shares the story behind the winery, from its roots in Washington agriculture to its focus on estate-grown fruit and classic Bordeaux and Rhône grape varieties. We also get a sense of what it's like to visit the vineyard in Yakima Valley, with its hillside setting, mountain views, and close connection to the vines.

We taste and discuss two wines: a Roussanne with great texture and versatility at the table, and the Heritage Blend, a Cabernet-based wine made from all five Bordeaux varieties. Along the way, we talk through a range of food pairings—from vegetable dishes and Asian flavors to steak, lamb, and even pizza.

If you enjoy discovering new wineries and finding wines that work well with food at home, this episode will give you plenty of ideas to try.