Devison Vintners Fall 2022 Releases
2020 was a vintage that looked near perfect in Washington going into the second week of September. In fact, it looked like it might be among the best vintages the state had seen in the Read more...
Les Collines distinguishes itself with grapes, place, and people
Les Collines Vineyard sits like a sentinel at the base of the Blue Mountains. The Walla Walla Valley stretches out to the west. On a clear day, the views extend all the way to the Tri-Cities. Read more...
Guardian Cellars opens Walla Walla tasting room
Watch out Walla Walla, there’s a new sheriff in town. Woodinville stalwart Guardian Cellars is opening a tasting room in the valley.“It's always been kind of a desire to have something [in Walla Walla] if just the Read more...
Elizabeth Bourcier appointed resident vigneronne at Bionic Wines
On Friday Christophe Baron, founder and vigneron at Bionic Wines, announced the promotion of Elizabeth Bourcier from assistant vigneron to resident vigneron for all of the estate’s Walla Walla Valley brands. Bourcier will now have primary Read more...
Seven Hills Winery founder retires, assistant named winemaker
Seven Hills Winery, one of Walla Walla Valley’s founding wineries, announced this week the retirement of co-founder Casey McClellan. Bobby Richards, who has worked at the winery since 2013, has been named winemaker.“It’s been a Read more...
Southwind Vineyard purchased by Sagemoor, private equity firm
Sagemoor Vineyards announced today that it had partnered with a private equity firm to purchase Southwind Vineyard in Walla Walla Valley.“We’ve been looking for properties that fit our business model and are known to raise exceptional Read more...
Basel Cellars purchased by new ownership group
On December 30th, Walla Walla Valley’s Basel Cellars was purchased by a group of local businessmen. The group includes individuals who founded Crossbuck Brewing and Walla Walla Valley Steak Company in 2018. Dan Thiessen, managing partner at Walla Walla Steak Company and Read more...
Seven Hills Winery Merlot stands the test of time
Casey McClellan is no stranger to Merlot. Founder and winemaker at Seven Hills Winery, McClellan is intimately associated with Merlot’s history in Washington in general and Walla Walla Valley in particular. In fact, planting Merlot was Read more...
White wines are Walla Walla Valley’s new frontier
The following article appeared in Wine Enthusiast March 4, 2020. Walla Walla Valley is Washington State’s “reddest” appellation. A recent study shows the area is 95% planted to red wine varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Read more...
It’s time to drink more f#%king Merlot
The movie Sideways came out in 2004. Merlot has paid its penance. While Merlot has slipped from consumer consciousness over the past 15 years – though to be clear it remains among the most consumed Read more...
