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Walla Walla, Washington, United States

Walla Walla Wine Country Tour

A nice tour through the great wineries in the Walla Walla wine country

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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 49.5 miles / 79.7 km
Duration: Full day
 
Overview: Walla Walla Washington is fast becoming one of the premiere wine growing sections of the United States. There are over 30 wineries in and around the city. This guide is a collection of some of the highlights for tasting as well as food.

Tips: Most wineries will wave the tasting fee if you buy a bottle. Good time to grow your cellar.

Save some money on the tasting fee and share with your partner. Usually there is enough in a glass for two people to taste.

You can dress up, but don't wear anything you would be afraid to spill a little red wine on.

Spring Release Weekend-First weekend in May when first releases of a new vintage are available.

Vintage Walla Walla is the first weekend in June and is an exclusive annual tasting event celebrating the art of our Walla Walla Valley wineries.

Holiday Barrel Tasting is the first full weekend in December winemakers and cellar staffs provide samples of future releases straight from the barrel.

Don't want to drive? Black Tie Wine Tours 509-525-8585, Caveman Coach Limousine Service 509-529-7170, Lori Fischer Wine Tours 509-540-9518

Staying overnight and want to save your cash for the wine? Colonial Motel is small, clean, and cheap. 2279 East Isaacs Avenue(509) 529-1220

If you are in town for breakfast do not miss out on Clarette's Restaurant. Amazing diner style breakfasts but not too greasy. HUGE portions as well. Don't miss the Piggy Piggy Omelet. 15 S Touchet St (509) 529-3430

Walla Walla has a regional airport. It is 4.5 hour drive away from Portland, OR Seattle,WA or Boise, ID.

Points of Interest

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Woodward Canyon Winery

Known for their Cabernet Sauvignon. Open daily from 10am-5pm. $5 tasting fee per person,refundable with wine purchase.

Contact Info:
11920 W. Highway 12
Lowden, WA 99360
Phone #: (509) 525-4129
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L'Ecole No. 41

Tasting room built into an old French school, cute school theme. One of Walla Walla's oldest wineries. Don't miss their Merlot or Semillion. Open Daily except on major holidays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Daily(Tasting Fee: $5 per person Refundable with purchase of wine)

Contact Info:
Located on corner of Hwy 12 & Dry Creek Rd
P.O. Box 111
Lowden, WA 99360
Phone 509.525.0940
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Reininger Winery

Beautiful tasting room. Lots of wines to choose from. Don't miss the Syrah. $5 Tasting Fee Mon-Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Contact Info:
5858 W Highway 12
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-1994
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Three Rivers Winery

The tasting room is very nice, but they are greedy when it comes to tasting fees. $10 fee for Walla Walla tasting $5 for Columbia valley. Still nice wines especially Cabernet Sauvigon and Tempranillo.

Open daily 10am-5pm

Contact Info:
P.O. Box 402
Walla, Walla, WA 99362
Phone: 509.526.WINE (9463)
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Sleight of Hand Cellars

Fun labels as well as great tasting lower cost wines. At Sleight of Hand don't miss the Magician or Illusionist.

Sleight of Hand:
16 North 2nd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
ph (509)525.3661
Food/Dining
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Olive Market Place & Cafe

After all those wineries you are probably ready for some food. The Olive is perfect and located in the heart of downtown Walla Walla.

They specialize in fresh prepared foods, farm raised beef, sustainable fish, charcuterie, artisinal cheese, pastries, fine wines, sandwiches, flatbreads, pizza, espresso,coffee, tea and more.

All ordering is done at a walk up counter. They have two floors of seating, with some couches upstairs.

They stop serving breakfast promptly at 11am.

Mon - Thurs:
6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri:
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat:
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun:
8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Contact info:
21 East Main Street
Walla Walla, WA, 99362
Phone: 509-526-0200
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Pepper Bridge Winery

Really nice tasting room and view. Not a large selection but what they do have is very high quality. Don't miss the Merlot.

Open Daily 10am-4pm $5 Tasting Fee.

Contact Info:
1704 J B George Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362-7132
(509) 525-6502
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Saviah Cellars

Won 2009 Winery of the Year. Their tasting room isn't as nice as some of the others, but their wines more then make up for it. Very nice Syrah and Cabernet.

There was no tasting fee.

Saviah Cellars winery is located in the heart of vineyard country south of Walla Walla at 1979 JB George Road

HOURS
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and by appointment

Contact Info:
1979 JB George Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Tel: 509.520.5166
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Basel Cellars Estate Winery

Best view of all the wineries in Walla Walla. Huge lodge tasting room, you can also rent it out. Great wine dogs roam the grounds. Large selection as well. Enjoy the Chardonnay, Earth Series, Inspired and Merriment

Open daily 10am-4pm

2901 Old Milton Hwy
Walla Walla, WA 99362

1-888-259-WINE
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Dunham Cellars

One of Walla Walla's older wineries. Great tasting wines, and beautiful tasting room. Wonderful Cabernet, Merlot and Late Harvest wine.

$5 Tasting Fee

Open daily 11am-4pm

150 East Boeing Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362-7400
(509) 529-4685
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Ash Hollow Winery

My personal favorite wines in Walla Walla. Fun labels as well as great tasting lower cost wines

At Ash Hollow check out the Syrah and Four Horseman wines.

Contact Info:
Ash Hollow: (509) 529-7565
Food/Dining
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Whoopemup Hollow Cafe

Wonderful Southern inspired food. The drive out here from Walla Walla is a must, as you travel through hills covered in wheat. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. Very high quality ravioli, steaks and catfish. Don't skip the sorbet for desert.

Open Tue-Sat 3pm-9pm

120 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361-9703
(509) 337-9000
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Reviews
krbose
I can't wait to try Walla Walla wine and cuisine, this trip looks delicious and fun!

by krbose on Jun 03, 2010 at 01:55:55 pm

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