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After touring the facilities, groups are led to a counter where they may sample four different varieties of wine produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle. Those rendered particularly thirsty from their walk can linger and select from still more choices listed on a tasting menu. The store also carries cheeses, gourmet meats, liqueurs and all kinds of beautiful glassware (Note: Fragile glassware displays and wine tasting is not the best combination for the novice oenophile).

Your second stop should be the Red Hook brewery. If you happen to arrive before a tour is scheduled to begin, have a seat in the brewpub and enjoy a freshly pulled pint while you wait. The staff is friendly and there is a basic menu of pub fare if you're hungry.

The tour here is longer and more intensive. Visitors learn quite a bit about the history of Red Hook and the ev