Tsillan Cellars

My husband and I visited this winery on a weekday afternoon. We were impressed from the moment we spotted the estate! The beautiful building and grounds set the mood for relaxation and splendor. We felt the cost for the wine tastings was quite reasonable. And if we purchased two bottles of wine, our wine tastings were free. We sampled and later bought the best red wine we have had in a very long time. We later found out it had been a big award winner this year. We sat outside in the beautiful surroundings which include water features and lovely natural habitats. There is even a gift shop with unique items to purchase. We would highly recommend a visit to this gem.

We had the most enjoyable experience today. Made reservations at Sorrento restaurant in Chelan connected with Tsillan winery. Got there and were seated at a beautiful table overlooking the lake in the shade. Had a great meal, great service, then went to the tasting room next door. Got great service and went to the patio to go do our tasting! Had a surprise visit from the owner and the man who started the winery. A pioneer of wine in this area. Shared my connection with the Hedges’s and so enjoyed talking to him. A testament to the passion of wine. 88 and still comes to the winery everyday. His light is still shining bright❤️ Bravo Robert (Bob) Jankelson. Thank you so much for the conversation and the beautiful bottle you signed for us. Thanks so much, Kathy and Joel

We loved music in the vines! The tuna was excellent, and the truffle fries were the perfect accompaniment. Try the red wine! Yumm!

View 10/10, service 10/10, wine 10/10 (subjective to your preferences but I usually love most of their whites and drier reds)! Honestly words aren't enough to describe this place. Just visit and see for yourself. My boyfriend introduced me to this winery a year and half ago and I immediately signed up for membership even though I have other winery memberships. They have a satellite location in Woodenville so I pick up my shipment at that location which is close to my house. Woodinville location is also lovely and hosts a lot of events like live music and wine tastings. I visited Chelan location during different seasons and their decorations have been always on point. The view is amazing with the Lake Chelan and mountains. Interior is largely Italian-inspired. Both Julia and Julia gave us tastings and they were both very knowledgeable with where the wine comes from and taste notes. I also learned that they don't serve wine that's been opened for longer than a couple days. On this visit, we had an honor to have chat with the owner, Bob. He is a very passionate and delightful person. He started the winery in his 60s and now it is one of the oldest wineries in Chelan. I can't wait to visit again!

Tsillan Cellars is an absolute gem! The venue is beautifully designed and lively, creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable experience. The stunning views of the vineyards and surrounding landscape are breathtaking. It's a very romantic spot, perfect for a date night. I wish I had a guy take me there! The wine is exquisite, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Whether you're there for a wine tasting or a special event, Tsillan Cellars offers an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

The owner of the place is the greatest guy ever! He hugged us and welcomed to his restaurant before the opening hour! It was very cold outside and we appreciated it a lot! The food was great! Very tasty! We also bought the 100-point wine from the winery! It was an outstanding quality! Highly recommended place to eat and to taste the local wine!

wow- what an incredible location - overlooking Lake Chelan! You could spend a few hours on the property just strolling and enjoying the views, the vineyard and rolling hills in the back Food was delicious. staff friendly. memorable experience. probably the best winery we have visited in all of US! highly recommend.

Amazing place to spend an hour or two or even all day! The ladies that walk you thru your tasting are the absolute best! It was one of the most beautiful wineries I've ever been to and will be returning with family and friends. The dinner here was spot on, and I believe this ranks in my top 3 of all of the wineries or breweries I've visited. Thank you for an incredible day. They say there are 40 wineries in the area. You should make this #1 on the list.

Absolutely loved this place! The view was beautiful, the service was great and the white wine was ice cold. They have seasonal menus and we tried a few things. Everything was amazing. Will definitely be back soon. Stunning.

Your food is horrific. Seriously do something about the chef asap. Everything else is perfect. Beautiful place to eat. Wonderful service. But the food is insanely bad. Why not just simplify your menu down to basic things your team can cook? Try to work your way up to competing with Olive Garden before you try to compete with Napa. I want to be clear, that is a serious suggestion, simplify the menu to things you can cook like 5 types of pasta and 5 very simple types of sauce. A few proteins. Don't let the chef do anything creative. That's the only way I can imagine this chef being successful. Or just get a better chef.

We planned a last-minute weekend getaway to Chelan and booked a resort on Friday night. Early Saturday morning, we hit the road, excited for a spontaneous adventure. On our drive, we looked up things to do in the area and saw that Chelan is surrounded by many wineries. Based on the glowing reviews, we chose Tsillan Cellars as our main destination for the day. When we arrived, we were immediately blown away by the estate -- the views were absolutely stunning and the grounds were beautiful. However, the experience quickly took a disappointing turn. The restaurant was fully booked, so we went straight to the wine tasting room. When we approached the bar, there were two bartenders: a male who was already assisting customers, and a tall female dressed in black. Her demeanor stood out immediately -- no smile, very cold body language, and a piercing stare that made us feel unwelcome from the start. As this was our first visit, we politely asked about how the wine tasting worked. She explained the tasting process and mentioned that the fee would be waived if we purchased two bottles. While her words were fine, her tone, facial expressions, and overall attitude made us feel very uncomfortable. Still, we chose to give her the benefit of the doubt, assuming maybe she was just having a rough day. As we continued the tasting, we interacted with several other staff members who were warm, friendly, and helpful. It was a relief -- until we noticed something troubling. The original bartender who had been so cold toward us was now serving other (white) customers with a completely different energy: smiling, chatting, laughing. It was like watching a totally different person, and it felt like a slap in the face. When we were ready to purchase a half dozen bottles of wine, we returned to the bar. That same bartender was again happily engaged with another group of white customers, so we asked a different young woman for help. She asked for our name to pull up our account, but we hadn't been asked for any information earlier. She checked with the original bartender, who again shifted into her cold, dismissive mode and incorrectly claimed she had opened the account under someone else in our party. The young lady helping us was clearly caught in an awkward position but remained kind and apologetic as she quickly checked us out. By then, the damage was done. We decided not to make the purchase. It's 2025 -- and it's heartbreaking to still be treated differently because of how you look. What should have been a beautiful memory was soured by the feeling that we weren't welcome. One person's attitude tainted the experience at an otherwise lovely estate. We won't be returning, and I hope this feedback leads to some much-needed reflection.

View 10/10, service 10/10, wine 10/10 (subjective to your preferences but I usually love most of their whites and drier reds)! Honestly words aren't enough to describe this place. Just visit and see for yourself. My boyfriend introduced me to this winery a year and half ago and I immediately signed up for membership even though I have other winery memberships. They have a satellite location in Woodenville so I pick up my shipment at that location which is close to my house. Woodinville location is also lovely and hosts a lot of events like live music and wine tastings. I visited Chelan location during different seasons and their decorations have been always on point. The view is amazing with the Lake Chelan and mountains. Interior is largely Italian-inspired. Both Julia and Julia gave us tastings and they were both very knowledgeable with where the wine comes from and taste notes. I also learned that they don't serve wine that's been opened for longer than a couple days. On this visit, we had an honor to have chat with the owner, Bob. He is a very passionate and delightful person. He started the winery in his 60s and now it is one of the oldest wineries in Chelan. I can't wait to visit again!

It was perfect! The view, the food, the wine, the atmosphere, the staff! It was nice to see that they had added some different menu selections.

WOW WHAT A TIME WE HAD!!! We can't say enough about this place and their staff (shout out to MATT)!! We had a birthday function in the mountains and ended up at this beautiful winery with 14 other girls. The drive up and inside remind you of a hallmark movie. I wish the Italian spot next door wasn't reserved because the food online looks Devine! I have already raved about this place to anyone that would listen! Def a MUST go to if in the area...

We just had a lovely tasting at Tsillian with Jewlia. The wines were all delicious and we ended up purchasing 4 of them...a Riesling, muscat blend, Viognier and a Merlot. The tasting room is beautiful and Jewlia was knowledgeable and fun! As an added bonus, this winery has the best views of the valley and Lake Chelan. If you are in the area, do stop in for a visit. We really enjoyed ourselves!

I went to Tsillan Cellars on a solo trip in May. I had seen pictures of it online and wanted to go and see the view of the lake while sipping on some wine. I tried the tomato soup, red wine, and two cannolis for dessert. The food and ambience were spectacular! What really stuck with me was the service. I was one person during a dinner rush - and did not order much food and only one glass of wine. My bill was not high, but the host and wait staff treated me like I had rented out the whole place. They were are all so kind and friendly. They gave me a table in front of the fireplace with a view of the lake. It was truly just such a warm and welcoming experience. Will definitely recommend to everyone!

Enjoyed the wine tasting here. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed for lunch, but it would have been nice to eat there. As the wine tasting, they offered a couple options. A mixed flight, a red and white. If you purchase two bottles of wine they waive the cost of the flight. So that's nice. I would definitely go again, as the winery was beautiful and the wines were good.

We are visiting from California. Came here for a wedding celebration. The bride and groom sky dove onto the winery and held a small ceremony on the winery's property. So awesome. Afterwards we had wine while awaiting dinner. The property is beautiful. There are koi ponds to entertain the kids. The koi literally allowed kids to pet them! Service was excellent. Tho a bit chaotic, understandably. So probably best to keep track of your own tab and look it over. Complimentary tastings came with every 2 bottles of wine purchased. This was printed on a sheet but not brought up by staff when you buy your bottles. Not that our party needed more wine! Prices were reasonable. Dinner at the restaurant was lovely. The cuisine is Italian food. Food was decent. Bread was warm but came with a kind of salad dressing dip rather than a good olive oil/balsamic vinegar. The fried calamari was unexpectedly spicy (that made a 4 year old cry). I had the ciopino. The seafood was cooked perfectly but the "broth" was the consistency of marinara sauce. My husband was sad that there was no lasagna on the menu.

A wonderful place. Excellent service and food. Beautiful view and facility! Steve Boyer

Stopped by for Sunday Brunch on the way home from the Methow Valley. Booking was super easy, both initial reservation, and changed up our booking to a party of four. First impressions - the location is spectacular, easy parking, great setting overlooking Lake Chelan. The staff at the front desk were really personable - their happy, welcome greeting was really nice after driving a long distance . Showed us through to our table outdoors in the beautiful courtyard. Service was just right - Ashton - happy, friendly, knowledgeable, just the right pace. We were about 30mins ahead of our other guests, so we got started with some coffee and mimosas. Was great to sit out and enjoy the weather and people watch. Our guests finally arrived, we ordered off the brunch menu. Price reasonable, portion sizes perfect. 10/10 for the kitchen, food was delicious. Quick glass of Sangio wrapped up our trip, we bought a bottle to-go. Would definitely stop in again on the way past.

Award-winning winery. Positioned up on the slope near the vineyard. Beautifully designed building and interior. It has a warm cozy feel, especially in the winter. A huge fireplace, musical entertainment, a small gift shop, outdoor seating with a beautiful waterfall, bridge over a Koi pond and restaurant. Not to mention a great variety of wine. We enjoyed a bottle of Bocciolo Di Rosa - Rose Wine, by the fire. And enjoyed the sounds of The Skiffs. Also great during the holidays, like Valentines Day! In 2020 they were voted Winery of the Year!

This is a really beautiful tasting room with tons of space, great wines, and the day we were there- fun activities too! We had just been dining in the adjacent Sorrento's and were blown away by the view and gorgeous grounds. After brunch we meandered into the tasting room and found comfy seats by the fireplace and ordered a few tastings. All the wine we sampled was great and we loved the tasting display they brought out. They were having a really nice fall family activity day with crafts for kids to work on. While we didn't have any kids with us, it was neat to see that everyone was having a great time. This is such a beautiful spot with a great view, amazing restaurant, and a comfortable spacious tasting room. Definitely will be on our list to visit when we return.

Wedding was happening while we were there for dinner.... I suggest doing all the appetizers and no dinner... the appetizers were top tier but all entrees were mediocre.

I can not recommend this place enough. Whoa what an amazing experience!! From beyond friendly and informative staff, live music, beautiful scene and amazing food. We first met Kelly who was just incredible. She taught us some things about wine and the venue then passed us off to Julia who did most of our tasting. The koy pond that they give you some fish food for. This place is a slice of HEAVEN!! I could spend every weekend here. Service was immaculate! The sun started to sneak up on us and our server Julia cane and adjusted us. The food, amazing! Every bite. Family friendly too. One of my best wine tasing experiences to date. If i am totally honest I think Kelly was half of our experience. She is so personable and convinced me to be a wine memeber this whole experience was so spectacular

I had salad with the blacken prawns, my wife ordered Clam Linguini. The salad greens tasted like they just took them out of a bag, the shrimp flavor was good but all 4 were overcooked nothing special. The Clams Linguini tasted good, but the clams were ex small and at least 22 empty shells were in the bowel leaving only a little room for the Linguini...

We went here for the first time and had such an amazing experience, all thanks to Bob H! He made our time there so fun and was very knowledgeable and engaging about the wines. Plus, the wines were excellent! I could not recommend this place more. If you had to pick one winery to visit in Chelan, you should pick this one!

We are wine club members so of course we have to stop in when we come to Chelan. Today that's exactly what we did however this time we were greeted by a gal that was not so friendly originally. We received our first glass of wine in our tasting and went and found a seat outside and glad we did as we then met Christy outside working the bar in the garden area. Christy went above and beyond as a host to us and everyone she was serving. She was truly a joy in our day.

tsillian cellars may have won best washington wine cellar in 2020, but this very day in 2024, they won the key to my heart. "and this is no easy task!"...my cruel and hardhearted bride of 36 years would tell you, sipping her Chateau St Michelle in her odd and ironic mason jar. The first thing I noticed was the twisted sliver of lemon upon my pasta. It felt like a physical metaphor for both my twisted expectations of italian cuisine, and twisted love for red vines! Hahahahaha. The scallops in my linguine were shockingly good, easily the best scallops I've ever had. The same goes for their massive prawns, all of which were piping hot and yet tender. The takeaway of the evening was as the old adage follows: A dead piranha doesn't eat much. every undertone in every dish was accented to perfection, and the main thesis statements of every dish were subtle. This created a beautiful dynamic range in the elegance of our stay, at Tsillians. attached are a photo of aforementioned linguini, and a touching photo of Gary the snail from Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants.

Wine, service and ATMOSPHERE was outstanding! The views were incredible. The tasting was delightful and only $15! That's a steal! Plus Trina kept the pours coming (what a gem- go DAWGS!) The food was a little pricey and lacking for what we paid... Dr. Bob came out and chit chatted us up for awhile, WOW! What a story! Our only complaint was about one of the workers who was either having a bad day or simply didn't like us. She was short, rude, and overall just not welcoming. People like that really don't belong in the service industry. Highly recommend coming here if you are in the area!

this is such a great place for relaxing and tasting wine，so chill and amazing singing

Beautiful grounds. Delicious wines. I was enthralled by the architecture, rolling hills and stunning views all around. Took me to Tuscany! Very family friendly. They have a koi pond with lots of fish that can keep kids busy while you sip and savor. They even gave fish food to feed the fish. There's a waterfall and walking path by the pond that kids can explore. Loved the whole experience. When you are done tasting, make sure to stop at Sorrento's for dinner!

What a stunning winery! I would say this is the prettiest winery in chelan. Multiple water features and gardens with a beautiful indoor tasting room if it is hot outside.

This is one of my favorite places to go when I have visitors. It is a beautiful setting with a fabulous restaurant. Customer service has always been excellent. If you're planning to go during any of the holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day, I suggest that you book early because they do fill up.

Nice ambience with coi pond and dashing view but the rock band (!) and the mediocre food are not something I'd recommend at this high price.

Fabulous winery in Chelan. Featuring the point Bellissima Rossa !!! The grounds are stunning. Inside in the winter is really cozy or outside overlooking the Koi pond and view of Lake Chelan. Bob and staff are incredible too!

Fell in love with this winery at our first visit in early summer of 2020. I don't know if it was the view (it sits on top of a hill overlooking the lake), or the weather (it was sunny and blue skies), or the ambience....or maybe all of the above and then some. But our visit, although short, was memorable. We liked the wine, so much so, that we joined the wine club. Our first visit, was a short one. It was only by chance that we discovered this winery (another story, another review). Sorrento's Ristorante was closed due to Covid, but they were offering a dinner package for 4. It was around Father's day and their dinner package was 4 huge cut of steak, vegggies, starch and dessert; plus we bought a couple of bottles that they recommend with the steaks. When we picked up the dinner package, the tasting room was open so we decided to do an impromptu tasting. They had a corn hole game set-up on the lawn. We were enjoying the wine, weather, and outdoors. We went back for a second visit, later on in the summer and celebrated a birthday at Sorrento's...definitely another story, another review.

My roommate and I went here for wine tasting and had a great time. We went in the beginning of March and it was still pretty cold but the view was amazing with the snowcapped hills, as well as the vineyards, even though they aren't growing at the moment. The wine tasting is $15 for five samples of wine. A great part of this is that if you buy a bottle it'll take away the cost for the wine tasting. They have bottles ranging from $20-$40 on the list so this was a great deal! Anita helped us with our wine tasting and she was amazing. Can't wait to come back this summer!

Gorgeous views!! Food was good. Wine was excellent. Tsillan is the Native American spelling of Chelan. I learned something new!

This is definitely one of the Lake Chelan Wine Experiences™ you may be looking for when you visit the area. It has a pretty view, you can feel fancy with your wine tree, there are cute flower baskets and fountains about. But. It's pricey. And the wine isn't really that great. There are other places I would recommend, such as the unassuming Lake Chelan Winery.

Tsillan is beautiful and if have young kids do not be intimated to go here! They have a great kids menu and let the kids feed the koi fish. They also have a great outdoor area with beautiful views. We did come here with a larger group and it did take some time to get our food out due to another larger party showing up late but everyone was fed and happy. The pasta is fantastic!

Friendly service and great food. A long wait for a table so we put in our name, then did the wine tasting over on the other side while we waited. We liked the wines, although we had some we liked better at another place.

Wine is good and the tasting room knows what they are selling. The restaurant staff done know what they are serving. I asked what was on the charcuterie board and was told strawberry cheese and goat cheese plus other food. No goat or strawberry cheese. The charcuterie board in the picture is not even close to what we were serviced. Not worth $28, $5 maybe. This board is why we decided to not stay for dinner. As for the wine, it's all good. I can see why they won an award.

Absolutely stunning winery! I visited on a recent trip to Lake Chelan. A group of us visited on an early Wednesday afternoon and luckily there was plenty of places for us to sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Our sommelier was very pleasant and helped us to pick out some amazing wines. I highly recommend visiting this winery if you are in Chelan

The food here is typically very good. Their eggs Benedict none better. Today it took forever! The poached eggs were hard. The coffee cold and they charged by the cup! $24 for 3 coffees with 1 refill!!!! Anyway I'll just leave it at that... Pretty crappy experience

my husband and I sent my sister and her boyfriend here for a fun date and they could not stop raving about the wonderful service they had here and how kind the owner was. the food was amazing and they loved the wine pairings that were recommended by the restaurant. we are very thankful for Tsillan Cellars and Sorrentos for their gracious generosity towards our family and the way they gave the best views, food and service to our family members!

For me, Tsillan was all about the wine. I can't recall another tasting where every fresh splash--red, white or otherwise--tasted as good or better than the last. But wait, I also can't ignore the old world magic induced by the Tuscany-influenced architecture and landscapes, personally designed by the charismatic owner himself (who I know only as "Bob"). Bob introduced himself to us and regaled us with scenes from his inspiring, globetrotting life story. Grace, charm, wit and worldliness emanated as he spoke, leaving little doubt as to why our experience at Tsillan was as elevated as its panoramic views. "Every day is a fresh canvas," said Bob. Words to live by from a renaissance man extraordinaire. "This is why I love wine," I thought.

Very cute winery with great views & wine. Good service & atmosphere also! Definitely would come again

Excellent wine, service, and ambience! Kelly was delightful and made our visit really fun :)

Oh what fun! Covid dining x girls trip. We rented the cellars for dinner for 10. It was pretty amazing. Better than expected. Better than planned. We love Tsillan wine so it was that much more fun. They had us in 2 massive tables in the cellar rooms. We had wine pairing, tasting, drinking and food!! Such good food. Scallops were tasty. Rack of lamb: I wish they cut it! Presentation was nice but it would've been easier and better if they slice the rack. Taste good still. We spent a relaxing 3 + hours dining in here. There's a rental fee for renting out the cellars : $550 I think. Came out to $50 each for room rental which wasn't bad at all. Our dinner was around $1700 for 11 of us with a lot of food, wine and that private cellars just for us. Totally affordable. And so much fun.

Nice winery! We made a reservation for our group which worked out perfectly because it was pretty busy. They had both indoor and outdoor seating. The views were beautiful! We had the wine tasting which was 5 wines for $15 and they waived the tasting fee if you bought a bottle. They had a nice selection of reds and whites. They had some food on the menu, some appetizers to go along with the wine. There was also a boutique there as well.

Elegant and friendly! The tasting room is a great place to sip and stare at the uptake View. This release of wine is Winemaker Shane's best! I am sorry he has moved to another winery but fortunately he is still In Chelan. The Tsillan Cellars wines cellar all. In fact, I just opened a bottle of 2008 Syrah and it was fully bodied and smooth. I recommend buying a few bottle of your favorite to lay down for a few years if you can resist.

What a beautiful winery! We attended a wedding here and were thoroughly impressed by the atmosphere and scenery. Not sure if the food we had during the reception reflects the food at the actual restaurant (probably not) but either way it was absolutely stunning.

We arrived on a Sunday afternoon to have a quick wine tasting on our way out of Chelan and were told that the tasting room was closing (at 6PM- Posted hours showed 8PM). We were sent to the restaurant to enjoy our tasting there, and the waiter told us he didn't know anything about the wines because it wasn't his department. He waited at the table while we picked three wines; we asked for a menu and were told No because they were too busy with everyone else in the restaurant to accommodate a snack. No one came back after the wine was dropped off at our table, and we could have walked out of there without paying but waited for 15 minutes at the counter to pay. The wine was alright but not worth the visit.

I've been to this winery three times and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience each time. The wine has never disappointed, the grounds are phenomenal and the views can only be described as breathtaking. If you get the pleasure of being helped by Anita then you are in for a treat, she's a treasure.

Absolutely stunning property and views, with delicious food and wine! We celebrated our anniversary here while on a family trip with our kids, and although this is a fancier establishment, they were very accommodating and had a children's menu with food our picky boys actually ate! There are so many beautiful photo opportunities and spaces to enjoy around the property. We will definitely be back if and when we are in the area again.

The tasting room is a gorgeous Italian style building up the hill overlooking the south shore of Lake Chelan. It is big and beautiful inside. We were there Saturday afternoon with live music playing in the main room. It was too loud if your purpose was to taste and talk about the wines. If you were there for the entertainment, then it was just fine. We could have gone outside, but it was too cold and windy. We tasted five wines. They use a system we have seen on other place where the wine glasses are hung on a rack. That allows the taster to choose which wines to taste. You take your rack to a table and taste at your our pace. The weakness of this system is you do not get to talk to someone about the wines; it is hard to get the rack to answer questions. The people at the counter are very nice and efficient; they are not knowledgeable about the wines. We did enjoy these wines and did buy. We bought enough for our tasting fee to be waived and get a small discount. We did enjoy the Malbec and the Syrah, even though they were a bit more tannic than we prefer. The Merlot seem to have the best balance of fruit, acid and tannin. The prices were good and we are glad we made the visit. Next time we will skip the weekend. I anticipate coming back; the wines are good.

Hmmmm... ok wine, very small portions, beautiful sitting outside in the open air. One of many wineries in the area. Ok friendly... but hey, at least open during COVID !