Walla Walla Itinerary - 6/4
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.
Friday, June 4
9:40 a.m. pick-up from Milton-Freewater home
Drive through the Rocks District AVA
10:00 a.m. – Gramercy Cellars (2)
635 N 13th Ave. Fee: $20 pp (60 mins; waived with purchase)
A Sommelier-run winery with old-world charm is located in Walla Walla’s industrial district. Syrah-focused with Rhone wines—they are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about quality.
12:00 p.m. Saviah Cellars (2)
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 Funk Estate to light and fruity Barbera, this is a crowd pleaser.
2:00 p.m. Rotie Cellars (2)
84328 Trumbull Ln, Milton-Freewater — Fee $30 pp. (waived with $50 purchase)
If you want funky, terroir-driven, Rhone-style wines, you need look no further. Set in the Rocks Distric AVA vineyards, you can enjoy a great variety of distinctive wines all with the same earthy character. One of the most beautiful spots in Walla Walla.
Lunch courtesy of Curated Walla Walla.
4:00 p.m. Valdemar Estates (2)
3808 Rolling Hills Lane — Fee: $15 flights (non-refundable)
One of the best views of the Blue Mountains is on the balcony of Valdemar Estates. Relax and enjoy a flight of wines either Spanish, local red or white. As the first internationally owned winery in Washington State, Valdemar Estates continues the family legacy of fine wine making. Featuring a full kitchen with traditional Spanish Tapas.