Submitted by Michael Rush on 03/03/2024
We signed up as members about a year ago. The wine, both labels, Monarcha and Palencia, is excellent. From their Albariño to their Carmenere - excellent! The tasting room in Kennewick is comfortable and there are several food trucks nearby, including Frank Magana’s Culture Shock, which offer a variety of great food.
Today we were served by Dakota, who did a fine job of describing the wines in our flight. Abe is great, too! Looking forward to more fine wine and events at this great venue!
I had an amazing experience with the Palencia winery, loved the wine, loved the food, loved the story! Definitely recommend going here!! 10/10!
Submitted by Abigail Verduzco on 09/29/2024
Very rude gentleman said that they were not doing wine tastings, but we could buy bottles unseen. No thanks !!!
Worst customer service !!!
Submitted by Zeus C. on 09/23/2024
Monarcha/Palencia has always had really good wines. Though, lately, I have been disappointed in not only their wines but their wine club release "parties." Fall 2023 Monarcha had an extravagant release party for all wine club members - they went the full 9 yards for their patrons. They had table-length charcuterie boards, large platters of shrimp, meatballs, shishkabobs, delectable cakes, and more to pair with your delicious wine tastings. It was very impressive and this set the bar very high for Monarcha. Needless to say I was disappointed and confused for the Spring 2024 release when they didn't have any of those food options at all - they offered a plate of 3 small street tacos. Hmm, okay. Besides the 3 tacos, they had food trucks parked outside and nearby that they suggested you can order from. This was a little disappointing, but it was something I guess. The food truck offered tacos, paella, and a lot of other options at least. This most recent release, Fall 2024 they downgraded even further to 2 small street tacos. Also, it took AN HOUR in line for the tacos. It was mildly infuriating how long it took just standing there in line, everyone waiting for their food. For 2 tiny tacos. Then the food truck didn't offer anything else besides fries. The other food trucks nearby were closed as well. I just have to say I'm disappointed and I don't see the incentives in being a wine club member here anymore. The wines have all been tasting the same lately as well. I hope Monarcha revises what they can do for their wine club members.
Submitted by Christine Showers on 09/09/2024
We visited Monarcha today and thoroughly enjoyed our tasting! The tasting room was comfortable with indoor and outdoor seating right beside the Columbia River and a great walking trail.
Their wine was wonderful. My favorite was a Pinot Noir grape Rose and the Cabernet Sauvignon. To add to the experience was Dakota who did a great job of explaining the wine and answering questions. Thank you Dakota!
Submitted by Shannon Myers on 06/13/2024
