Walla Walla Itinerary - 4/3
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, April 2
Check-in
3:00 p.m. check-in at the Haven
Upon Arrival enjoy (2) Foodscape Charcuterie Picnic Packs with Crackers & (2) bottles of Francis Coppola Sofia Brut Rose. Total: $125 - payable by check, cash or Venmo
Most downtown tasting rooms are within a 15-minute walk from the house. Enjoy the historic neighborhood and flowering trees as you meander through the most desirable residential streets in Walla Walla. Make sure to make your move early, many tasting rooms close around 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 3
The Perfect Day
10:00 a.m. pickup at the Haven
Scenic Drive
Enjoy a 30-minute drive through the rolling Palouse on the way to our first stop located in the Touchet Valley! Lewis and Clark took this route and camped just outside the little town of Dayton, Washington.
We will drive down the historic Main Street of Waitsburg, WA the site of Chef Mike Easton’s (of Il Corvo and Il Nido) newest project.
10:35 a.m. - Monteillet Fromagerie
109 Ward Rd., Dayton, WA - Fee: $25 pp
Enjoy a genuinely inspired morning sampling cheese on a 32-acre farm and fromagerie. Bubbling with hospitality and artistry is Joan Monteillet. The spring kids and lambs prance about while you indulge in Curated Walla Walla’s flagship tasting.
Served alongside the cheese tasting, Jenna will provide a Walla Walla wine tasting seminar. The focus will be on single varietal wines of the Walla Walla Valley and other notable vineyards. Learn about 5 unique wineries and discuss their flagship wines. Wine tasting fee is $30 per person.
1:00 p.m. - Aluvé (5)
100 Aluve Ln. — Tasting Fee: $15 pp, waived with purchase
J.J. and Kelly Menozzi have dedicate their lives to the production of estate wines. Outside their doorstep, nestled on a ridge in the foothills of Walla Walla, is the Menozzi Estate Vineyard. Featuring Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot with true to the varietal winemaking styles. The vineyard is just on the doorstep of Chris Figgins’, of Leonetti Family Vineyards, newest project.
2:45 p.m. - L’Ecole 41 (5)
41 Lowden School Rd, Lowden — Tasting Fee: $20 pp, waived with $40 purchase
We will visit the 3rd winery established in Walla Walla. L’Ecole No 41 is a third-generation, family-owned winery, housed in an historic schoolhouse. They produce distinctive Bordeaux wines and some stunning Sauvignon Blanc. In 2014, L’Ecole’s 2011 Estate Ferguson was named the best Bordeaux Blend in the world by Decanter.
A late lunch will be provided courtesy of Curated Walla Walla.
4:00 p.m. - Saviah Cellars (5)
1979 J.B. George Rd. — Fee: $15pp (waived with purchase)
Few wineries in Walla Walla have the range of wines offered by the crew at Saviah Cellars. From stunningly earthy Syrah from the estate Funk Estate to light and fruity Barbera, this is a crowd pleaser.
Return to the Haven ~ 5:30 p.m.
Curated Walla Walla will pick you up at 6:25 p.m. to transport to Hattaway’s
6:30 p.m. - Hattaway’s on Alder (5)
A southern-inspired restaurant with craft cocktails and an impressive wine list. Owned and operated by Lindsey & Chad Hattaway, the establishment has a home spun, but sophisticated vibe. You will be seated in their special wine cellar room for a private experience.
Late night transport… Ali Uber will bring you home when you’re ready ($25, not included in tour fee).
