/Wineries
Out at the edge of Walla Walla’s airport district, where paved roads end and farmlands take over, a tidy row of five brightly colored cottages face the neighboring fields. As the afternoon flight to Seattle rumbles down the nearby runway, journeys of a different kind are taking place here: the dreams of Walla Walla’s next … Read More
If your next trip to Walla Walla includes a visit to the pretty Southside tasting district, consider a stop at one of the latest tasting rooms to open in the area. Here are a few for your itinerary. Bledsoe Family Winery: Quietly opened July 30th, the Bledsoe brand continues its steady expansion with the relocation … Read More
Walla Walla is a town of invention and reinvention, and you need look no further than dynamic downtown to see just how. This economic hub and heart of the city is always bustling with new businesses, wine, and beverage brands that reflect area entrepreneurs’ dedication to innovation and craft. Here are three new downtown tasting … Read More
Walla Walla has a number of tasting districts that make it easy to organize a day of wine tasting without driving all over the valley. The Eastside is one of the most picturesque, and perhaps one of the most defining in the region. The vineyards in the area benefit from proximity to the Blue Mountains, … Read More
We continue our exploration of places to tour and taste in Walla Walla’s picturesque Eastside. For part 1, click: Walla Walla’s Eastside District: A Guide to Touring and Tasting, Part 1 Figgins: Second generation winemaker Chris Figgins, son of Gary and Nancy Figgins and former head winemaker of their winery, Leonetti, is the namesake behind … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse What do you get when a homespun holiday kickoff in a picturesque town pairs with a celebration of world-class wine and food? A packed weekend with something for everyone. Wend your way through new vintages and savor a slew of family-friendly activities anchored in a dazzling downtown Walla Walla for Holiday Barrel … Read More
As the air crisps and the leaves begin to turn, Autumn inches closer. And with that is one of the most wonderful times to visit Walla Walla, Washington: Fall Release Weekend! During the first weekend of November each year (November 6-8, 2026), wineries showcase their newest releases – often wines that are exclusively available at … Read More
**NOTE: 2026 Southside Snow Day will be Saturday, January 31st – more details to come!** Winter snow in Walla Walla is never a given, but wine is another story—there’s always plenty to go around. The hope is that the two will combine seamlessly on Saturday, January 18, from 12–3 p.m., for Southside Snow Day, a … Read More
Walla Walla Valley’s Westside District offers rolling vineyards and award-winning wineries just waiting to be discovered. Perfectly situated on your drive in from Portland, Seattle or Tri-Cities, you can think of these historic and scenic wineries as your gateway to Walla Walla wine country. And, what a beautiful gateway it is. Explore this Westside District … Read More
Going dry. Sober curious. Zero proof. By Vicki Hillhouse Of all the ways to describe an alcohol-free experience — whether for a night, a month or the foreseeable future — one label that doesn’t apply is “boring.” Gone are the days of ho-hum zero-alcohol beverage options. A growing number of Walla Walla’s restaurant, bar and … Read More
