Walla Walla Itinerary - July 23
Walla Walla was once the Washington Territory's capital stretching from the Olympic Peninsula and Puget sound, over the Cascade Mountains to the dry Columbia Plateau and rolling Palouse Hills. Walla Walla has been home to tribes, missionaries, fur traders, the Hudson's Bay Company, Idaho gold rushers, U.S. cavalry, and briefly by Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery.
Walla Walla (named by local tribes as the land of many waters) is nestled into a valley in the Blue Mountain's foothills. It features rich fertile soils from years of glacial flooding, which suits many fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Italian immigrants planted vineyards four generations ago, and one of those descendants started the first winery. The first Walla Walla wine was released in 1977 by Leonetti Cellar.
Saturday, July 23 - The Perfect Day
10:20 a.m. pickup by Curated Walla Walla. Your driver for the day is Michael; Jenna will meet with you at your first stop
10:45 a.m. Woodward Canyon
11920 W. Highway 12, Lowden, WA — Tasting Fee: $15 pp (waived with purchase)
Located adjacent to the historic Lowden School House (home of L’Ecole 41) is the second winery to be established in Walla Walla. Woodward Canyon is a family business with great wines and an easygoing attitude. First and second generation work side-by-side to produce stunning Chardonnay and Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon.
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12:45 p.m. àMaurice
178 Vineyard Lane, Walla Walla, WA Tasting Fee: $20 pp waived with purchase
aMaurice is surrounded by the estate vineyard, located in the scenic foothills of the Walla Walla Valley along Mill Creek. Focused on sustainable agriculture, the winery produces a wide variety of wines from their estate as well established vineyards in the greater Columbia Valley.
Lunch from Graze-A Place to Eat will be served courtesy of Curated Walla Walla. Please choose from the menu below
2:45 p.m. Pepper Bridge Winery
1704 JB George Rd (complimentary tasting)
Elegant wines sourced from estate vineyards. Run by my dear friend, JF Pellet. Precise and true to the varietal, the team has produced stunning wines for more than two decades. Offering truly elevated experiences of wine in Walla Walla.
You will be seated right in the middle of the wine making process at the winery surrounded by the estate vineyards.
Depart at 3:45
4:00 p.m. — KINHAVEN
1050 Merlot Drive — Tasting Fee: $25pp (waived with 2 bottle purchase)
A family affair with a lot of flair. Fun fresh wines that are both bold and refined. On good days, sit out in the vineyard around the warm fireplace, reclined in Adirondack chairs. The property is not just home to the winery and estate vineyards, but hosts live music and events. Approachable and laid-back environment with a high quality approach to winemaking. A new partnership with Tim Donahue, a long-time, now former enology instructor, will pay off as they bring newly planted vineyards into production.