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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Wine Tips ยป Washington Wine ยป Walla Walla Valley AVA Winery Guide

    Published: April 26, 2022 / Updated: March 19, 2025 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    Walla Walla Valley AVA Winery Guide

    walla walla wineries guide

    Walla Walla wineries have been producing some of the Pacific Northwest's best big, bold red wines for years. But the Walla Walla Valley AVA, which straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon, is also making a name for itself with outstanding white, rosé, and bubbles.

    Our Walla Walla AVA wine guide takes a look at some of our favorite Walla Walla wineries and wine tasting experiences in the area.

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    We love Walla Walla wine country. Alain and I try to visit once a year, and every visit we find more to explore!

    Established in 1984, the Walla Walla AVA is home to roughly 120 wineries, and it seems like new ones opening all the time. While many specialize in robust reds like Cabernets and Merlots, others take a different approach, focusing solely on Rosé or sparkling wine.

    And other interesting varietals are also beginning to crop up, like Sangiovese, Mourvedre, and Tempranillo. That makes this AVA one of the most vibrant and exciting in the Northwest.

    In this guide, we'll explore some our favorite Walla Walla-area wineries and provide some tasting notes on wines we loved.

    About the Walla Walla Valley AVA

    walla walla ava map

    The Walla Walla Valley AVA is what's known as a Crossborder AVA: it straddles both Washington and Oregon state.

    The location is ideal for wine enthusiasts from Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, and Boise, Idaho, as it's located about 250 miles (or a 4 hour drive) from each of these cities.

    The Washington side is home to many of this region's wineries. But just eight miles out from the city of Walla Walla and across the Columbia River, you'll find the warmest growing region in Oregon - The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater.

    The area's climate makes it ideal for growing warm weather grapes like Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache, while diverse soil types and varied elevation contribute to the wide range of wines produced here.


    Wineries in the Walla Walla Valley AVA


    Alton Wines

    alton wines 2020 mourvedre red wine

    While we have yet to visit the winery, I had the opportunity to try some Alton wines and meet owner/winemaker Joe Woodworth at a winemaker dinner on a recent press trip. I fell in love with the Mourvedre, and the Chardonnay.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $30 per person (fee waived with two bottle per taster purchase)
    7 guests max.
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Fri-Sun: 10:45am - 4pm
    (private tastings for groups larger than 7 available Mon-Thu)

    Wine Tasting Room:
    3782 Peppers Bridge Rd
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 720-7136

    For more info, visit the Alton website.

    Aluve Cellars

    aluve wines cabernet sauvignon
    aluve wine cellar

    Aluve owners & winemakers Kelly and JJ are former Air Force pilots who named their winery after the combination of Italian words meaning Winged Grape. They are two of the sweetest people you'll meet, and their passion for winemaking is clear. Their Primo Volo is a beautiful red blend that would be perfect for summer barbecues or with a rich red sauce pasta.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Sangiovese Rosé, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $15 per person (refundable with a $30 wine purchase)
    8 guests max. (for larger groups, call the winery)
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Fri-Sun: 10:30am - 4:30pm (March thru June)

    Wine Tasting Room:
    100 Aluve Ln
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 520-6251

    For more info, visit the Aluve website

    Full winery review coming soon

    Brook and Bull

    Brook and Bull Rosé wine
    Brook and Bull The Silent Ode wine bottles

    Winemaker Ashley Trout and team craft beautiful blends with low oak profiles. The Silent Ode is one of our faves: a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot. A lovely earthy, moody red blend with stewed strawberries and graphite.

    Wines: Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Thu-Sun: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    1249 Lyday Ln
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 563-2191

    For more info, visit the Brook and Bull website

    Browne Family Vineyards

    browne family vineyards walla walla tasting toom
    browne family vineyards tempranillo rose

    With a tasting room located on Main Street in downtown Walla Walla, Browne Family Vineyards is always a must-stop for us when we're in town. With a wide range of wines available to try, they offer a sweeping taste of what Walla Walla valley has to offer.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo Rosé, Brut Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    31 E. Main St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 522-1261

    For more info, visit the Browne Family Vineyards website

    Read our review of Browne Family Vineyards (to be updated soon!)

    Caprio Cellars

    caprio cellars assorted wines
    caprio cellars pasta
    caprio cellars tasting room

    Caprio Cellars offers one of the best wine tasting experiences available in Walla Walla. Not only are the tastings free, but they are also paired with absolutely DELICIOUS small plates expertly crafted by Chef Ian Williams. These are some of the best food & wine pairings I've enjoyed at a winery anywhere, hands down.

    The tasting room is modern and spacious, the wines are interesting and delicious (their grenache rosé is an elegant expression), and the staff are warm and welcoming.

    Wines: White and red blends, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine tasting experience:
    Free tastings paired with seasonal small plates
    6 guests max. (for larger groups, call the winery)
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Wed-Sun: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    1603 Whitely Rd
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 412-3054

    For more info, visit the Caprio Cellars website

    Full winery review coming soon

    Corliss wines

    2008 Corliss Cabernet Franc

    With estate vineyards on Red Mountain, Corliss is known for producing exceptional bold red wines. I had the good fortune of tasting the 2008 Cabernet Franc during the Reveal Walla Walla library wine tasting. Rich tannins, stewed red berries, and just a hint of mellowed bell pepper, with a smooth long finish.

    Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations required. To book a tasting, email the winery (corlis [at] corliss.wine).

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    By reservation only

    Wine Tasting Room:
    511 N. Second Ave
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 526-4400

    For more info, visit the Corliss website

    Dama Wines

    dama wines tempranillo
    dama wines rose

    Dama Wines is owned and operated by a team of amazing women who make some incredible wines. Founder/winemaker Mary Derby consistently creates some of my favorite Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo in the valley. The bottles always feature intriguing artwork from different artists.

    Wines: Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Tasting fee applies (waived with a $35 bottle purchase per taster)
    6 guests max.
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 12pm - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    123 E. Main St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 525-2299

    For more info, visit the Dama Wines website

    Delmas Cellars

    Delmas red wines

    Delmas Cellars is a multigenerational winery founded by Mary and Steve Robertson, and managed by their daughter, Director of Winegrowing, Brooke Delmas Robertson. SJR Vineyard is located in The Rocks District AVA in Milton-Freewater, Oregon; Steve Robertson spearheaded the efforts to formalize this area as its own AVA, under the Walla Walla Valley AVA.

    Delmas wines are fine examples of the distinctive qualities of The Rocks District. The Syrah is a gorgeous rich purple, with moody aromas and flavors of blackberry, smoke, and chocolate.

    Wines: Viognier, Red blends, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Tours by appointment. Reservations required.

    For more info, visit the Delmas Wines website

    Ducleaux Cellars

    ducleaux raucous red wine
    ducleaux jordyn white wine

    Toby Turlay is the charming, energetic winemaker behind the Ducleaux label. Together with husband Chris Dukelow, they're raising six kids and a wine label. With wines named Anarchy, Love & Chaos, and One Night Stand, these are fun, drink now wines from The Rocks District AVA nested under the Walla Walla Valley AVA.

    Jordyn is a beautiful Rhone blend of Viognier and Roussane and is wine bottled for a good cause. Named after Chris's daughter Jordyn, Ducleaux donates $2 from every bottle of Jordyn sold to pediatric brain cancer research.

    Wines: Red and white blends, Rosé, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Mon-Thu: Appt. only

    Wine Tasting Room:
    54211 Turbyne Rd
    Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
    (206) 227-7256

    For more info, visit the Ducleaux Cellars website

    Dunham Cellars

    Dunham Cellars Walla Walla Winery on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Dunham Cellars Walla Walla Winery on UrbanBlissLife.com

    With a tasting room located in a remodeled World War II era airplane hanger, Dunham Cellars has been making wine in Walla Walla for 25 years. They have two estate vineyards and also source grapes from throughout the Walla Walla Valley and Columbia Valley.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $10 per person (refundable with wine club enrollment)
    10 guests max.
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 11am - 4pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    150 E. Boeing Ave
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 529-4685

    For more info, visit the Dunham Cellars website

    Force Majeure

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    force majeure winery wine bottles

    Specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux and Rhône varietal wines, Force Majeure Winemaker Todd Alexander and team make approximately 3200 cases of wine each year. With an original estate vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA, Force Majeure has acquired two new vineyard sites recently: one in The Rocks District and one near North Fork, both in the Walla Walla Valley AVA.

    Force Majeure wines are thoughtful, elegant, and show strong finesse. These are limited production wines have consistently scored high among wine critics. The 2016 Force Majeure SJR Vineyard Syrah received a perfect 100 point score from former Wine Advocate critic Jeb Dunnuck.

    Wines: Viognier, Red blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $50 per person (refunded with a $250 purchase of wine)
    6 guests max.
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Tue-Sat: 10am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    52274 Pleasant View Rd
    Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
    (509) 529-0736

    For more info, visit the Force Majeure website

    Full winery review coming soon

    Foundry Vineyards

    Foundry Vineyards wine tasting room in walla walla
    Foundry Vineyard white wine glass store

    The Foundry Vineyards tasting room is one of my personal favorites in the Walla Walla Valley AVA. Part wine tasting room, part gallery, part local artisan shop, there's also a contemporary outdoor art garden. Foundry focuses on small lot, low intervention wines. While their big reds are amazing, I highly recommend you taste wines from their Pet Project series. These are beautifully crafted, low intervention Pét Nat sparkling wines.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $15 per person
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Thu-Sun: 11am - 4pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    111 Abadie St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 529-0736

    For more info, visit the Foundry Vineyards website

    Read more about Foundry in our Best Things to Do in Walla Walla guide

    Gifford Hirlinger

    Gifford Hirlinger wines

    This small, family-owned estate winery owned by Mike and Melissa Bergham has been producing wines in the Walla Walla valley for over 20 years. They offer a limited number of wines per year - currently a Stateline Red, Syrah, and a Merlot - and their tasting room is available by appointment.

    Wines: Red blend, Merlot, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Currently available by appointment only

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Fri-Sun: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    1450 Stateline Rd
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 301-9229

    For more info, visit the Gifford Hirlinger website

    House of Smith

    Charles Smith Walla Walla tasting room
    Charles Smith Wines on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Charles Smith Wines on UrbanBlissLife.com

    No matter where you live, you've likely heard of or at least seen the labels of House of Smith wines. Founder Charles Smith created the iconic K Vintners wines, the largest independently owned winery in Washington, and has built up the House of Smith umbrella brand to include K Vintners and several other wine labels.

    The Walla Walla tasting room is a modern, expansive space just off Main Street in downtown Walla Walla.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Sparkling Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese Rosé, Pinot Noir, Red blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Various wine flights
    7 guests max. without reservation
    8 or more, reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Wed-Sun: 12pm - 6pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    35 South Spokane St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 526-5230

    For more info, visit the House of Smith website

    Read our full review of the K Vintners and Charles Smith wine tasting experience.

    Kontos Cellars

    Kontos Cellars wine bottles

    This is Alain's favorite Walla Walla winery, and it's one of mine too! The tasting room is located right in downtown Walla Walla, and it's a fun spot to taste through their incredible lineup of wines. Winemaker Cameron Kontos is a 2nd generation winemaker and he and his family are 6th generation Walla Walla residents. Kontos makes single varietal and red blends with grapes from some of the best vineyard sites in the valley, including my personal favorite vineyard: Les Collines.

    Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $15 per person (waived with bottle purchase)
    Reservations not required, but available upon request

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Sun-Thu: 11am - 6pm
    Fri-Sat: 11am - 6:30pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    10 N Second Ave
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 204-2141

    For more info, visit the Kontos Cellars website

    Read more about Kontos Cellars in our Best Things to Do in Walla Walla guide

    L'Ecole Winery

    l'ecole winery red and white wines
    l'ecole winery red wine

    The third winery to open in Walla Walla, L'Ecole is a third-generation family owned winery located in the town's historic Frenchtown School. The winery will be celebrating their 40th harvest in the fall of 2022, and their label is one of the most recognized and most honored in the state.

    Known for producing a wide variety of wines, I'm especially partial to the single vineyard wines. The 2019 Ferguson Vineyard (pictured above, right) consists mostly of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%) with Merlot, Malbec, and Petite Verdot. The higher elevation of the vineyard helps create a well structured wine with natural high acidity. This 2019 vintage is poised for long aging (20+ years!) and I can't wait to see how it transforms with age.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $20 per person (waived with a $40 wine purchase)
    10 guests max
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 10am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    41 Lowden School Rd
    Lowden, WA 99360
    (509) 525-0940

    For more info, visit the L'Ecole Winery website

    Read our full review of the L'Ecole Winery wine tasting experience.

    Otis Kenyon Wine

    otis kenyon winery
    otis kenyon white wine

    In the sometimes mysterious weird world of wine, there are family origin stories that stick with you. The history of the Otis Kenyon wine family is a story that rings with intrigue, an oddness, and a reunion scenario that is distinctly Pacific Northwest. I'll let you read the entire story over on the Otis Kenyon website, but it's the silhouette of James Otis Kenyon, great-grandfather to winemaker Stephen Otis Kenyon, that adorns the labels of this family-owned winery.

    With classic regional varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, Otis Kenyon Malbec, Tempranillo, and Carmenere are definitely worth tasting as well.

    Wines: Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Tempranillo

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Thu-Sat: 11am - 6pm
    Sun-Mon: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    23 E. Main Street
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 525-3505

    For more info, visit the Otis Kenyon website

    Pepper Bridge Winery

    Pepper Bridge Winery in Walla Walla, Washington on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Pepper Bridge Winery in Walla Walla, Washington on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Pepper Bridge Winery was founded in 1998 by Norm McKibbon, who is known as one of the Founding Fathers of the Walla Walla wine industry. The winery now has two generations actively working in the day-to-day operations.

    The winery focuses exclusively on estate-grown Bordeaux-style wines. It is one of only a handful of wineries in the state that produces 100 percent estate grown wines. Their vineyards are Certified Sustainable and Salmon Safe.

    Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Red blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

    Wine tasting experience:
    Seated tasting: $20 per person (tasting fee waived with bottle purchase)
    Facility tour and tasting: $40 (tasting fee waived with bottle purchase)
    Food & wine pairing class: $90
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 10am - 4pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    1704 J.B. George Rd
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 525-6502

    For more info, visit the Pepper Bridge Winery website

    For more information, please read our full review of the Pepper Bridge Winery experience.

    Rotie Cellars

    Rotie Cellars Red Blend wine
    Rotie Cellars clonal wines

    If you're looking for something a little different, you need to go wine tasting at Rôtie Cellars. Located in The Rocks District of the Walla Walla Valley AVA, in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, owner/winemaker Sean Boyd craft single clone and blends that are truly storytellers of place and time.

    The Rôtie estate vineyard that surrounds the tasting room consists of alluvial basalt cobblestones that are distinctive of The Rocks District. These stony soils produce grapes that make special, funky rich Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre.

    Wines: White and red blends

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $30 per person (waived with $50 purchase)
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Mon-Thu: 11am - 3pm
    Fri-Sun: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    84328 Trumbull Ln
    Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
    (509) 301-9074

    For more info, visit the Rotie Cellars website

    Full winery review coming soon!

    Seven Hills Winery

    Seven Hills Winery 2019 Rosé wine bottle with pink flower in vase

    Established in 1988, Seven Hills Winery is one of the founding wineries of Walla Walla, Washington. Their tasting room is right downtown, and is currently the only tasting room located in a working winery in this area. With a focus on crafting Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines, you'll also find several white wines and a dry rosé.

    Wines: Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot

    Wine tasting experience:
    Signature Tasting: $25 per person (waived with $40 purchase)
    Reserve Tasting: $45 per person (waived with $85 purchase)
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 10am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    212 N 3rd Ave
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (877) 777-7870

    For more info, visit the Seven Hills Winery website

    SMAK Wines

    SMAK autumn rosé wine
    SMAK spring rose wine

    A rosé wine for every season. That's what SMAK wines offers, and I have to agree with owner/winemaker Fiona Mak when she says that rosé is more than just a beverage: "it's a lifestyle." SMAK rosé wines are thoughtfully crafted to each season, with a gorgeous fashion-forward label. They are all delicious, and I love serving these wines at summer gatherings - or just for Wednesday night summer sippers out on the back deck.

    Wines: Rosé, Sparkling Rosé

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $20 per person (waived with $20 purchase)
    5 guests max (for larger groups, contact the winery)
    Reservations recommended

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Fri-Sat: 11am - 4pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    594 Piper Ave
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 628-9643

    For more info, visit the SMAK Winery website

    Spring Valley Vineyard

    With a long familial history in the Walla Walla valley, Dean and Shari Derby first planted vines in Spring Valley in 1993. Serge Laville has been the head winemaker since 2004, and Dean and Shari's granddaughter, Katherine, is the assistant winemaker. While Spring Valley Vineyard is located about 12 miles northeast of Walla Walla, you can taste through their entire portfolio of wines at their downtown Walla Walla tasting room

    Wines: Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $20 per person
    Spring Valley Farm Supper: Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Wine Tasting - Daily: 10:30am - 3pm
    Farm Supper - Daily: from 6pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    2 East Rose St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (855) 301-0619

    For more info, visit the Spring Valley Vineyard website

    SuLei Cellars

    Su Lei Cellars is a woman owned & operated winery with tasting rooms in both Walla Walla and Vancouver, Washington. Sourcing grapes from the Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley, and Columbia Valley, winemaker Tanya Woodley produces a range of wines, from bright Albariño to bold Walla Walla red blends.

    Wines: Albarino, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red blends

    Wine tasting experience:
    By appointment only

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Fri-Sun: 12pm - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    1509 Beet Rd
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 529-0840

    For more info, visit the SuLei website

    Tamarack Cellars

    Top holiday wines: Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Sauvignonon UrbanBlissLife.com
    tamarack cellars tasting room in walla walla

    Founded in 1998 by Ron and Jamie Coleman, Tamarack's first vintage consisted of 300 cases of Merlot. As of 2019, Tamarack was producing around 25,000 cases per year, with a goal of making 50,000 around this time. The tasting room is located in the Airport District, in an old firehouse, which gives its name to the popular Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red blend.

    Wines: White and red blends, Chardonnay, Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot

    Wine tasting experience:
    Tasting room temporarily closed.

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    n/a

    Wine Tasting Room:
    700 C St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 526-3533

    For more info, visit the Tamarack website

    Va Piano Winery

    Walla Walla Wine Country: Va Piano, on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Walla Walla Wine Country: Va Piano, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The Italian proverb from which Va Piano takes its name, means when you go slowly, you go safely and you go far. A visit to the picturesque tasting house invites you to slow down, enjoy the wine and company of new and old friends. Their wines are divine, and their Syrah in particular has long been one of my favorites.

    Wines: Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $30 per person (waived with two bottle purchase)
    8 guests max (for larger groups, please contact the winery)
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    1793 J.B. George Rd
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 529-0900

    For more info, visit the Va Piano Vineyards website

    Read our full review of the Va Piano Winery wine tasting experience.

    Vital Wines

    Vital wines Chardonnay
    Vital wines GSM bottles

    Brook and Bull owner/winemaker Ashley Trout's Vital Wines is a line developed solely to support the health, dignity, and inclusion of vineyard and winery workers in the Walla Walla area. 100% of the profits of every Vital Wines bottle sold goes toward supporting vineyard workers. So far, more than 2,000 cases of Vital Wines have been sold, and more than $35,000 has been donated to the SOS clinic, a local, free, bilingual health clinic. During the early stages of the pandemic, Vital Wines also raised $18,000 to help vineyard workers stay home if they or a crew member became infected.

    The bonus for us: the wines are crafted with care and bottled with love, which you can taste in each sip. These are wines you can fully enjoy, knowing your money is also helping those who work so hard to make the wines of Walla Walla.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations not required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Friday: 11am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    17 North Second St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 540-2323

    For more info, visit the Vital Wines website

    Walla Walla Vintners

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    Walla Walla Vintner 2019 Rosé wine bottle

    Walla Walla's 8th winery, established in 1995 by Scott and Nici Haladay, is set on beautiful historic property. The tasting room is cozy and modern, and opens up to a picnic area beside the vineyards. Winemaker Derrek Vipond crafts lovely, elegant wines. My fave is their Cabernet Franc.

    Wines: Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $25 per person (waived with $50 purchase)
    8 guests max
    Reservations recommended

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 10am - 4pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    225 Vineyard Ln
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 525-4724

    For more info, visit the Walla Walla Vintners website

    Read more in our Best Things to Do in Walla Walla guide.

    The Walls Vineyards

    the walls 2018 mahana wine

    Naming a winery after the locals' nickname for the Washington State Penitentiary is a bit out of the ordinary, but so are the wines you'll find here at The Walls. In a good way! Consulting winemaker Todd Alexander (of Force Majeure wines) is able to work with a variety of vineyard sites to create stunning red blends, Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, a Grenache Rosé, and Merlot.

    The team at The Walls recently launched the PÁŠXA Wines labels. These wines are expressions of the team's commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking practices. I recently enjoyed some at a winemaker dinner, and found them soft, beautiful, elegant.

    Wines: Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $35 per person
    10 guests max
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 10am - 4:30pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    1015 W. Pine St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 876-0200

    For more info, visit the Walls Vineyards website

    Read more in our Best Things to Do in Walla Walla guide.

    Waterbrook Winery

    Waterbrook Winery in Walla Walla, Washington on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Waterbrook Winery in Walla Walla, Washington on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Founded in 1984, Waterbrook has wide distribution throughout the United States. And, chances are, at one point in your life, you've likely either had the chance to enjoy a glass of Waterbrook with dinner at a local restaurant, or you've seen their bottles at your local grocery store or wine shop.

    Their tasting room is massive and beautiful. Winemaker John Freeman has earned more than eighty 90+ scores and 100 Best Buy wines. My favorites are from the Icon line, which you can only find at their Walla Walla tasting room.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Viognier, Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Sat-Mon: 10am - 6pm
    Tue-Fri: 11am-6pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    10518 West Highway 12
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 522-1262

    For more info, visit the Waterbrook Winery website

    Read our full feature article on Waterbrook Winery review.

    Woodward Canyon

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    woodward canyon cabernet sauvignon

    Woodward Canyon was established in 1981 Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small as the second winery in the Walla Walla. Rick and Darcey’s children, Jordan and Sager, share in the ownership of Woodward Canyon and are transitioning into leadership roles in the winery and vineyard, alongside winemaker Kevin Mott, who is also a partner in the business.

    Two wine lines of note are the Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon and the Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards used in the "Artist Series" are among the oldest and most highly regarded in the state, with typical vine age around 25 years old. I fell in love with the most recent Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon at a recent tasting at Woodward Canyon; it's one of those wines you keep thinking about long after the last sip.

    Wines: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine tasting experience:
    Wine flight: $15 per person (fee waived any bottle purchase)
    Reservations not required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Daily: 10am - 5pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    11920 W. Hwy 12
    Lowden, WA 99360
    (509) 525-4129

    For more info, visit the Woodward Canyon website

    Yellowhawk Resort & Sparkling House

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    yellowhawk resort sparkling rose

    In the space formerly known as Basel Cellars, Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling House is a stunning 84-acre hilltop property. With luxurious Northwest-style lodging, a large tasting room, and winemaker George-Ann Robertson heading up an exciting sparkling wine program, Yellowhawk is a can't miss destination when visiting Walla Walla.

    Wines: Sparkling white, rosé, and reds

    Wine tasting experience:
    Reservations required

    Wine Tasting Hours:
    Thu-Mon: 11am - 4pm

    Wine Tasting Room:
    2901 Old Milton Hwy
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 522-0200

    For more info, visit the Yellowhawk Resort website

    Updated review of Yellowhawk Vineyards (formerly Basel Cellars) coming soon!

    Where to Stay Nearby

    Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling Wine House

    If you're traveling to Walla Walla wine country, check out these Walla Walla hotels and accommodations:

    • Courtyard Marriott
    • The Marcus Whitman Hotel (hotel review coming soon)
    • Yellowhawk Resort (read our past review of the former Basel Cellars)

    Where to Eat Nearby

    passatempo pasta and wine
    tacos at AK Mercado

    Walla Walla, Washington is definitely a foodie town. With new restaurants popping up and local culinary talent abound, there are so many great places to eat!

    • Where to Eat in Walla Walla - featuring Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen, Maple Counter Cafe, and Passatempo Taverna
    • Best Things to Do in Walla Walla guide - featuring Brasserie Four, Walla Walla Steak Co., Passatempo Taverna, Andrae's Kitchen (now AK Mercado), Bacon and Eggs

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