Walla Walla Itinerary - 2/11
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, February 11
11:15 a.m. pickup from Blue Street. Your driver for the day will be Jamey.
11:30 a.m. - Grosgrain Vineyards (6)
2158 Half Acre Ln, Walla Walla — Fee $20 pp. (waived with purchase)
Grosgrain Vineyards is one of the new kids on the block and boy are they fresh. They offer a diverse array of wine varietals including sparkling, rose, white and red. They do a range of small-batch wines that sell out very quickly—especially their Pet-Nat! From their tastefully appointed facility look out over the rows of Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Grenache and Carignan. Can you tell one of the owners is a designer? Yes!
Scenic Drive
Enjoy a scenic drive through the foothills of the Blue Mountains on the way to our next stop!
1:30 p.m. - Runway Sparkling Wine Bar (6)
455 B Street — Fee: Flights and bites
The grab and go market and sparkling wine bar has helped fill two serious needs in the Walla Walla Valley: food options in the airport district and flights of local sparkling. Featuring wines produced in Washington state in multiple different styles, there’s something for everyone. This is a great stop for lunch, snacks and gifts.
Lunch will be provided courtesy of Curated Walla Walla.
3:30 p.m. - Dunham Cellars (6)
150 E. Boeing Ave. Fee: $18 pp (60 mins; waived with purchase)
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.
Please follow this link to book and pre-pay for this tasting experience.
https://www.dunhamcellars.com/Contact-Us/Visit-Us
Return to Blue Street ~ 5 p.m. to relax before dinner
