fter a successful career in winemaking at prestigious wineries such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, Beringer Vineyards and Kendall-Jackson, Ron Bunnell wanted to share his lifelong passion for winemaking with his family. His wife, Susan Bunnell, brings to the partnership an acclaimed culinary flair that makes every wine tasting an epicurean event. The Bunnell Family Cellar is the result of Ron and Susan Bunnell's love for the winemaking art, and the joy they take in handcrafting these wines together. It is a legacy that they have built for and with their children.- a votre sante,
Ron, Susan, Paula, Amelia and Alex
About RiverAerie
Located on the banks of the Yakima River in Washington, the RiverAerie Farm is the Bunnell family home. This idyllic setting is also the site of our winery, and our lavender and herb gardens.
In 2007, we introduced a line of wines named for our farm. The RiverAerie brand features varietal wines and blends selected for their unique character and quality. These wines are "gently" priced to bring our customers exceptional values.
The Winery 
Grower Profiles Red Winemaking Process
In our Grower profile section, view information about relationships with our growers. Click the Grower Profiles button above for details.
- Boushey~McPherson Vineyard
- Clifton Hill Vineyard
- Evergreen Vineyard
- Doebler Vineyard
- Discovery
All of our wines are made in small, open top fermenters and punched down by hand at the family winery. They are then aged for about 16 months in American and Hungarian barrels in our underground barrel chai and bottled with minimal filtration. We think the most important role of the winemaker is to be a good steward of the wine and let it speak for itself.
Tastings by Appointment
In a cozy area adjacent to our barrel room, we host small private tastings, including barrel tastings, for groups from one to twelve. We are proud of the wines we create, and love the opportunity to share them with wine enthusiasts and collectors from around the world.
If you would like to schedule a tasting and a chance to interact with the winemakers, or if you're interested in touring the Bunnell Family Cellar and farm, please call (509) 973-4187 or email us. We also participate in many Seattle area wine tasting events.
