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The Downtown Walla Walla Wine District is charming. The Downtown Walla Walla Wine District is eclectic. And the Downtown Walla Walla Wine District is convenient! Within walking distance of great hotels, award-winning restaurants, shopping, and fine arts, the Downtown Walla Walla Wine District could keep you busy for days on end. To get you started, … Read More
The East Side Wine District features some of the most coveted and idyllic spots on the Walla Walla wine map. Because they are a bit further a-flung, and because the East Side Wine District is home to some of the harder-to-get-into wineries, the best way to experience these Walla Walla wineries is through a touring … Read More
As if anyone needs one more reason to place Walla Walla at the top of their list of absolutely-must-visit-post-pandemic travel destinations, the Walla Walla Valley has been named America’s Best Wine Region in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The valley prevailed over 19 other finalists hand-picked from more than 250 U.S. wine … Read More
Did you know that Walla Walla has five wine districts? The Walla Walla Wine 101 series will spotlight each of these unique tasting regions within the Valley. Up first, the Southside district wineries! Walla Walla Southside District: Amavi Cellars For magnificent views and equally magnificent wines, you’ll want to visit Amavi Cellars. Their patio is … Read More
Walla Walla has earned a reputation for producing exceptional red wines across the spectrum – Bordeaux and Rhône varietals perform particularly well, as attested by the high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah planted here. Red wine varietals get the lion’s share of the attention and make up 95% of the plantings in the … Read More
Walla Walla wine continues to receive worldwide acclaim, yet there is no single varietal that Walla Walla is best known for. Ask five collectors what their favorite Walla Walla wine is, and you’ll most likely receive five different answers. Walla Walla Wine 101 will showcase the varied and unique terroir, varietals, and winemaking style you’ll … Read More
Walla Walla Wineries with Lodging There are many factors to consider when looking for the perfect place to stay in wine country. Whether you’re looking for breathtaking views of vineyards, close proximity to tasting rooms, or if you just want something cozy, staying at a winery can give you the best of all worlds. Find … Read More
By Expedia Staff Writer: Expedia.com is exploring what your wine preferences say about your taste in lodging properties. More than 120 wineries have made their home in the Walla Walla Valley of southeast Washington, and with over 2,800 acres of grapes, it’s no wonder this region has earned itself a noteworthy wine reputation. At Expedia.com, … Read More
By Catie McIntyre Walker We’re celebrating an anniversary here in the Walla Walla Valley. It’s the 30th Anniversary of when the Walla Walla Valley became an official American Viticultural Area (AVA). What does this mean and what is an AVA, you ask? An American Viticultural Area is a designated wine grape growing area that is … Read More
By Kirsten Telander When Woodward Canyon built their Reserve House adjacent to their adorable Little House on the Prairie-esque tasting room, co-owner and General Manager Darcy Fugman-Small indulged me with a tour (her husband Rick is a wine pioneer, baker, and farmer). I promptly let her know, jokingly, that it was my house, but they … Read More
