We were in the Yakima Valley recently visiting from the east coast and decided to go in for a tasting at Milbrandt. Called their tasting room in Prosser and were told we could come over and they were closing at 5 or 5:30 that evening. We made it out there only to find the doors were locked and lights turned off, in other words no one was “home”. Called again and the tasting room manager tells us they are waiting for us. When I tell them I’m right outside and the doors are locked, they make up a story about how we must not be in the right location. You only have one tasting room in Prosser, so giving potential customers the run around is a bad...
Read moreHad a1:00 appointment. Arrived early from a lousy tasting experience at a nearby tasting room. Difference was night and day. Upbeat and friendly staff greeted us. When I made our reservation months ago I did not know this was a special Ahlzeimers fundraiser day. Wonderful! We tasted fabulous wines and were treated to delicious tamales from Miss Tamales in Richland. Our group was delighted to support a worthwhile charity. Milbrandt has awesome wines! This was a most enjoyable experience. Thanks to Smith for helping...
Read moreWonderful wines and a great staff... but seriously, if you are going to provide some sort of nosh, don't be so cheap. $5 for literally 2 tablespoons of hummus, a single 1" strip of cheese topped with 1/8 tsp of preserves, a tiny amount of potatoes chips and less then 1/4 cup of cashews? I am a platinum member, not that it matters, but that was embarrassing! Try to be less fussy and provide something with more substance to your guests.... or serve nothing at all. This was at the...
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