Tsillan Cellars

Specialties

Producing an annual average of 6,500 to 7,000 cases of wine each year, Tsillan Cellars is one of the largest producing winery and largest estate vineyard in the Chelan Valley, and thus, is the crown jewel of the young and rapidly growing Lake Chelan wine tourism industry. The 135 acre estate is cultivated with attention to the finest viticulture techniques with an eye to producing award winning wines. A wide variety of premium wine grapes are presently planted on the estate including, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Grenache, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Wine Tasting is open daily.

In addition to wine production, Tsillan Cellars hosts a wide array of concerts and events during the prime summer tourism season. The winery, waterfalls and the Lake Chelan landscape create an incomparable backdrop and natural amphitheater for our select world-​class entertainers during our Summer Concert Series. Onsite restaurant, Sorrento’s Ristorante, is open daily for dinner.

History

Established in 2000.

Tsillan Cellars Winery was established in 2000 and opened its doors on May 1, 2004 with the introduction of world-​class wines to the Chelan Valley Region. It is an Italian country retreat nestled on the gently sloping south shore of Lake Chelan providing breathtaking views of the lake and mountains, and offering guests an exceptional destination experience, unique to the entire country. Three cascading waterfalls form an amphitheater backdrop for the island stage. Natural stone bridges, natural slate terrazzo and walks, Tuscan stone columns, a 35 foot bell tower with a 650 lb. cast bronze bell, landscaped rockeries and gardens, and a grape arbor overlook Lake Chelan and the surrounding mountains.

Named after an explorer who, upon hearing the native word for the lake, charted it as Tsillan or «deep water,» Tsillan Cellars, pronounced «Chelan,» was designed and developed by Dr. Robert Jankelson to provide an unmatched venue to enjoy the Italian art of living enhanced by fine wine.

Meet the Manager

Shane C.

Manager

Winemaker, Shane Collins is a native of the Lake Chelan Valley as a fourth generation orchardist. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Washington State University his interests in farming and agriculture brought him back to the valley to pursue the field of viticulture and grape growing. Shane worked for the well renowned Spring Valley Vineyard in Walla Walla, Washington, as well as the vineyards of Columbia and Covey Run wineries while studying viticulture and fermentation science at the Institute of Enology and Viticulture. His desire and passion for the Lake Chelan Valley and its unique soil and climatic qualities are showcased in his Estate grown wines.