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Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards

300 Ivan Morse Rd, Manson, WA 98831 (Formerly Balsamroot)
509-687-3000
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Manson
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Wineries
Owner description: Lake Chelan wine country at its best! Try the delicious reds and crisp whites on the beautiful patio at Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards (formerly...... more » Owner description: Lake Chelan wine country at its best! Try the delicious reds and crisp whites on the beautiful patio at Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards (formerly Balsamroot), a small, boutique winery specializing in small-batch processing and creating premium wines. Producing just 2000 cases per year and focusing on quality rather than quantity. A place to relax, meet friends and experience exquisite wines in the quiet beauty of the vineyard and orchards. Try the dynamite cheese plate or bring your own picnic. Open daily. Call for seasonal hours. « less
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Seattle Area
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

One of the most personable wine tasting visits of the more than 100 we have made. The owners Judy and Don seem to always be available, and Don loves to tell you about the reason for the name. You will very likely want to come home with a couple of their bottles. No sales pressures, just comfortable chats about the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2009

Judy and Don have truely made this a terrific stop on any trip to the Lake Clean area. The tasty room is small and cozy and the staff is always knowledgeable. The wine maker and her husband are often found behind the tasting room bar and add great color commentary on the wine. Judy's 2006 Cab Franc is outstanding. There... More

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Washington
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2009

I visited this lovely winery in June after participating in the Cycle de Vine, a 30-mile bike ride spot-lighting wineries in the Lake Chelan area. Judy was hosting the wine tasting, featuring their Edelzwicker, Pinot Noir Rose and their award-winning Zinfandel, which definitely lives up to the hype. I was so taken by their wines, that I left with 2... More

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Wenatchee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2009

We spent a Saturday in March 2009 helping Don & Judy at Hard Row to Hoe do some spring trimming on the Cab Frac vines. Good thing the darn vines grow like a weed, otherwise we might not be able to enjoy the fruits of our labor. What a fun experience, and educational. After a couple hours of "hard manual... More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2009

Hard Row to Hoe is an absolutely charming spot for wine tasting in the Chelan/Manson area! A very personable woman winemaker and cute little shop make this winery unique, but it's the wine that will make the experience truly memorable. I went recently with a group of girlfriends and we had a great time talking with winemaker Judy Phelps, who... More

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Tacoma WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2009

After many year's and many visits to Chelan / Manson's wineries. I can honestly say that Hard Row To Hoe topped every one. The moment you walk in the door you are greeted and treated with experience and excellence, and a genuine friendly attitude. Tasting some of the finest wine i ever had. They're cab-franc was fantastic! I did'nt think... More

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Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2009

This is one of our favorite places to go.We drove up to taste our wine "futures" and Rudy greeted us warmly with wine tasting and alot of information regarding all of their wines.By the time we left,we had joined the wine club.The offerings are superb.Though we missed seeing JUdy,Rudy was friendly and informative.We look forward to our future visits. Brian... More

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East Wenatchee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2009

We first visited this winery last summer (08) and Don spent a lot of time welcoming us and explaining the wine. We returned last Fall and again in February. Each visit is truly a pleasure from the wine to the view to the pleasant atmosphere. More

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Kenmore, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2009

My fiance and I brought four other people with us and we loved it! We went up for the fire and ice festival in January. While we were there they let us taste two wines out of the steel tanks. One was a rose that was AMAZING...They said it should be released in April and we plan to go back... More

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Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2009

My husband and I recently went wine tasting in the Lake Chelan area. With many great winerys to choose from, we were most impressed with Hard Row to Hoe vineyards. We were greated by Don, the owner, in a very cozy tasting room. After tasting through the open wines of the day, all of which were wonderful, Don took my... More

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