Woodward Canyon Winery and Abeja are located on the far west and east sides of Walla Walla, respectively. Together, they’re among the producers of some of Washington’s finest wines. Woodward Canyon Winery is technically part of the microvillage of Lowden, situated about 13 miles west of Walla Walla. Founded in 1981 by Washington State University […]

Among Walla Walla wineries, Saviah Cellars, Rulo Winery (both established in 2000) and Dusted Valley Vintners (established in 2003) could essentially be classified as part of the first 50 or so “old time” wineries in this area. That might sound a bit strange, until you consider that number has almost tripled in just the last […]

Last month I spent four days in the Walla Walla Valley, reconnecting with old friends at established wineries and scouting out a handful of newer ones. Along the way, I did plenty of “power tasting” while critiquing the estimated 100-plus wines I sampled. As the old saying goes, it’s a tough job, but somebody’s got […]