Walla Walla Itinerary - 6/6
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.
Monday, June 6
10:05 a.m. pickup from AirBnB
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 4 unique wineries and discuss their flagship wines. Wine tasting fee is $30 per person.
1:15 p.m. - Dunham Cellars (2)
150 E. Boeing Ave. Fee: $10 pp (60 mins; pre-paid)
Situated in an old airport hanger, Dunham Cellars produces everything from fresh Sauvignon Blanc to bold Cabernets. Featuring wines at multiple price points which are easy to drink and approachable.
A late lunch will be provided courtesy of Curated Walla Walla.
3:00 p.m. - Revelry Vintners (2)
3978 Peppers Bridge Rd — Fee: $20pp
Located in the Southside district, you can soak up the sun with a beautiful view. Featuring a wide selection of Rhone and Bordeaux varietals—there is something to love for everyone. Crisp white wines and rose, austere Syrah and award-winning cabernet poured in an elegant atmosphere.
Return to the Airbnb ~ 4:30 p.m. to relax before dinner OR ADD THIS STOP BELOW
5:00 p.m. Valdemar Estates (2)
3808 Rolling Hills Lane — Fee: $15 flights
One of the best views of the Blue Mountains is on the balcony of Valdemar Estates. Relax and enjoy a flight of wines from Walla Walla or Spain. As the first internationally owned winery in Washington State, Valdemar Estates continues the family legacy of fine wine making. Bodegas Valdemar is owned by a 5th generation winemaking family from Oyón in Northern Spain. The Walla Walla winery features traditional Spanish tapas and flights by the glass. Valdemar Estates has the wow factor that one looks for in wine country.
Additional evening transportation can be provided at $25 per trip or $40 roundtrip (with advanced notice). Uber is often, but not always available.
