The 10 Best Walla Walla Wineries

Overview: Step into the bright, cheerful tasting room and be absorbed by gorgeous views of the vineyards, tasteful décor, and fantastic wines of course! Solemn Cellars is settled in the heart of Walla Walla Valley, and has ample outdoor seating for guests to enjoy.

Experience true Washington in a glass with the wines always made from 100% locally grown grapes. The winery is open for tastings Fridays and Saturdays, and doesn’t require reservations. You might even get to meet the friendly wandering winery dog, as well!

Overview: This incredibly beautiful winery is nestled in Walla Walla Valley, and founded by two Air Force pilot veterans. Open seasonally from Friday to Sunday, reservations are required before visiting.

Surround yourself with fresh country air, hundreds of grapevines, and good times while you taste your way through their lovely selection of red, white, and rose wines. We highly recommend tasting the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, bursting with notes of ripe, black fruit and smooth, silky tannins.

Overview: Garrison Creek Cellars, located in Walla Walla, is open for tasting by appointment only – call or email to schedule a private tour and tasting. The property has an appealing mix of rustic charm and modern winemaking equipment.

Wine highlights include their incredible Syrah, Tempranillo, and Malbec, among others. Garrison Creek sources its grapes from Les Collines vineyard in southeast Washington. Les Collines is one of the most premier vineyards in the area, and the fruit from here is highly coveted.

Overview: Barons Winery has been producing wine since the 2001 vintage, and focuses on highlighting Bordeaux varieties (both red and white). The unique rosé of Cabernet Franc is worth seeking out. Other popular wines include a few different blends, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Barons has some of the oldest grape vines in the area, helping them produce concentrated and complex wines.

The tasting room is open Thursday-Sunday; be sure to check ahead as hours can change. 

Overview: Rasa Vineyards sources grapes from northeastern Oregon and eastern Washington for their wines. Rasa has been making ultra premium, small lot wines for 14 years! In fact, many unique back vintages (worth the trip alone) are still available. The wines all have unique names that tell specific stories, which you can read about online, or hear about in person during a tasting.

The tasting room is open daily by appointment. Tastings ($75 each) include six wines and take about an hour.

Overview: Tempus Cellars has three different locations in Washington state to visit – Seattle, Spokane, and Walla Walla. The Walla Walla tasting room in the ‘airport district’ is open seasonally. Reservations are preferred, but they welcome walkins when possible.

Current wines available include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, a red blend, and a dry Riesling. Winemaker Joe Forest focuses on Old World winemaking techniques, including using grapes at ideal ripeness and aging in French oak. The result? Remarkable wines.

Overview: Los Rocosos Vineyards is based in the Rocks District AVA of northeastern Oregon, an area known for unique terroir. Estate grown grapes include Rhone varieties such as Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Syrah. Additionally, GSM blends, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Sauvignon Blanc are among the popular wines here.

Guests can make an appointment to visit the sustainably farmed vineyards Monday-Thursday, or enjoy the tasting room (based in Milton Freewater, OR) Friday-Sunday. Reservations are recommended.

Overview: Ducleaux Cellars is a family owned boutique winery based in the Rocks District AVA. Tastings here are highly personal and led by the winemaker, so availability is limited – be sure to make a reservation in advance online.

Tastings, all of which are private, also include a walk in the vineyards. The wines all have fun names (Anarchy and Love & Chaos, to name a few), but are largely based on Rhone varieties – Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier, and Roussanne are common grapes in the blends. 

Overview: g. Cuneo Cellars brings ‘Italian style wines’ – in both grape variety and winemaking techniques – to Washington state. The winery opened in 2014 and was the first in the area to focus exclusively on Italian varieties. g. Cuneo utilizes Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, and more in crafting their wonderful wines. They also produce a Ripasso style wine, made partially from dried grapes to create really concentrated flavors.

The tasting room, located in Walla Walla, is open by appointment only.

Overview: Trust Cellars has two tasting rooms on opposite ends of Washington – one in Woodinville, close to Seattle, and the other in Walla Walla. Woodinville is open to the public Friday-Sunday, while Walla Walla requires a reservation.

Trust crafts wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and more; their Riesling has been highly acclaimed by Seattle Magazine and definitely worth a taste. Trust occasionally has their used barrels for sale – a really unique way to commemorate your visit!

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