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About three hours away by car through central Washington 's Columbia Valley, the Cave B Inn at SageCliffe overlooks a windswept landscape of sagebrush and rugged basalt cliffs rising from the Columbia River 900 feet below...

South Sound

"...Sneak away to this haven and indulge in hiking trails, wine tours and tastings, guest speakers and rotating art exhibits or select Friday evenings you can enjoy live music from emerging Northwest artists in The Cellar...

Space is limited, so don't wait to take the plunge."

KOMO Radio

Go Eat!

"Yep. It's quite a drive. But the city of Quincy holds a restaurant that not only serves great food, it provides a unique view that trumps any dining room you can find in Seattle ... "

KMTT FM - The Mountain

Jodi's Road Trip

"The resort sits back off the highway, and when you get there it's ashtonishing that a place like this could exist outside some private island in some faraway land that you could never afford unless you mortgaged your house. It's the most perfect place I've ever been to. "

Sunset Magazine

October, 2008

A Perfect Pairing

"It's the first night of our yoga-and-wine retreat at Cave B Inn at SageCliffe, a hushed desert haven lined with vineyards and spread 900 feet above the sage-lined banks of the wide, flat Columbia River.

Seattle Magazine

October, 2008

Wine Country Getaways

"Located off a winding road along the gaping edge of the Columbia Gorge, the 680-acre getaway's respectful modern architecture blends seamlessly into its spectacular surroundings-keeping its presence under wraps until you've literally stumbled upon it.

National Geographic Traveler

April, 2008

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Washington CEO

February, 2008

"The Grape Escape"

"Cave B Estate Winery's location, on a property called SageCliffe, is stunning - 700 acres carved into the landscape above the Columbia River near the town of George and the Gorge Amphitheater. Tucked in the middle of vineyards sit 30 guest rooms, including 15 individual "cliff houses" poised 900 feet above the river. Within a stone's throw is a cozy restaurant, Tendrils, serving Northwest cuisine. "

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Robb Report

October, 2007

"Grape Escapes"

"'Even the French say the best wines are created from vines that see the river,' says SageCliffe winemaker Rusty Figgins over dinner at the estate's Tendrils Restaurant. At SageCliffe, a 680-acre spread in central Washington's Columbia Valley, nearly everything sees the river, from the Sangiovese vines just beyond Tendrils' terrace to the property's Cave B Winery and each of the 30 guest rooms at the Cave B Inn."
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Good Life Connoisseur

Fall, 2007

"Washington Wine Country"

"'Cave B Inn at SageCliffe, in Quincy, certainly strives to provide the experience wine tourists spread the word about. The family owned and cared for property is the Northwest's first destination winery resort. Stunning views of the Columbia River from the top of 900 foot basalt cliffs provide the setting for amenities sure to encourage return visits. "
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Seattle Bride

Fall/Winter, 2007

"Swirl, Sip and Celebrate"

"By now it's no secret that Washington Wineries...are producing some of the world's most sought-after wines. With spectacularly scenic landscapes that rival the hills of Piedmont, the valleys of California and the rolling fields of Tuscany.."
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Northwest Palate

July/August, 2007

"Inside the Columbia River Wine Country"

"You can't escape geography as you travel through Columbia River wine country. The sinewy swath carved by the huge snake that is the Columbia River is a weighty presence threading through the area's parched, rocky, and sandy soils. To the west, the white-tipped North Cascade Mountains anchor the horizon. The sky is boundless, the air startlingly fresh."
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Seattle Metropolitan

May, 2007

"Summer Adventures"

"It is with a certain amount of disbelief, flavored by a honey-and-pear sip of the estate's sparkling blanc de blanc wine, that you accept Cave B general manager Jacque Traweek's statement that, "We're a working farm with 30 guestrooms and we happen to have a fine-dining restaurant."
That's a little like calling Hawaii a working guava plantation with nice scenery..." read more

Seattle Post Intelligencer

April 11, 2007

"Researching the Repast"

"Next door to the Gorge Amphitheater, where tens of thousands of screaming music lovers descend upon this particular bend in the Columbia River every summer, a quiet movement has taken root. A chef has cooked up a vision for a place where people of like culinary minds can gather..." read more

Seattle Magazine

April 2007

"Best Destination Winery"

"To stand near the spectacular red cliffs above the mighty Columbia River and sip a glass of wine is a joyous adventure, and Cave B offers it all. Relax in one of the well-appointed rooms overlooking the river, with wall-to-wall glass windows, fireplaces and all the privacy you could ask for. Or linger outside in the summer and you might hear a song from the likes of Dave Mattews playing a concert at the Gorge Amphitheater just steps away.." read more

Women's Health Magazine

March 2007

"All-Star Spas"

"No exercise classes to be found here - but plenty of opportunities to hike and mountain bike around the jaw-dropping Columbia River Gorge. The fabulous vino from the adjacent winery and several toxin-zapping body treatments, like a hot-stone scrub and aromatherapy wrap, make this the ultimate escape for a worn-out party girl."

City Dog Magazine

Winter 2006

"Deluxe Digs"

"More than simply "allowed" at the Pacific Northwest's only fully-integrated premium winery and luxury resort, your dog is warmly welcomed. The very first delight upon arrival at Cave B, was the sight of the estate's 140 acres of vineyards, reaching up from the earth in precisely manicured rows - right to the end of the windy road that leads to the Inn..." read more

Alaska Airlines Magazine

December 2006

"Great Getaways"

"Delicate merlot-vine tendrils cling to the arbor that shades Anne and me from the Central Washington sun. Before us is the kind of view you want to step right into, to experience the pure sun, the soft wind, the intense quiet, the sharp desert fragrance and the grandness of the ages..." read more

Sunset Magazine

June 2006

"Best of the West"

"It's easy to think grand thoughts when you're perched high above the Columbia River, surrounded by views of the sky, canyon walls, and vineyards ringed by sagebrush. That's exactly what Vince and Carol Bryan, owners of Cave B Inn at SageCliffe intended. Floor-to-ceiling windows with French doors and private terraces invite you to bask in the eastern Washington climate..." read more