Cruv

Washington wine region

Walla Walla Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Six wine districts on both sides of the Washington-Oregon line, close enough to visit two or more in one day.

100+ places in Cruv · 65+ upcoming events

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Aerial view of green vineyard blocks and farm fields in the Walla Walla Valley under a cloudy sky, with distant hills on the horizon.

At a glance

Places in Cruv
100+
Upcoming events
65+
Known for
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Syrah
  • Merlot
Nearest city
About 45 minutes from Pasco in the Tri-Cities

Areas in Walla Walla Valley

  • Walla Walla

    Five of the valley's six districts are in and around town: Downtown, along and near historic Main Street; the Airport District, with tasting rooms in World War II-era buildings; and the Westside, Eastside and Southside.

    90+ places in Cruv

  • The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater

    In the valley's Oregon district, about 10 minutes south of Walla Walla, so it pairs easily with a day in town. An AVA since 2015, on an old cobblestone riverbed that holds the sun's heat.

    10+ places in Cruv

Know before you go

Reservations
Some wineries pour by appointment only, while others recommend booking and take walk-ins when there's room. Book ahead, especially in peak season.
Tasting fees
Some wineries refund or waive the fee with a purchase, sometimes only above a set minimum.
Getting there
About 4 hours by car from Seattle, Portland or Boise, 2.5 hours from Spokane and 45 minutes from the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco. The regional airport is five minutes from downtown.
Best time to visit
Harvest in valley vineyards typically starts in early September and ends by late October. Plan around the spring and fall release weekends for new wines, or early December's holiday barrel weekend for barrel tastings.
Getting around
Downtown tasting rooms are easy to explore on foot, and the other districts are a short drive apart, so book a tour, plan a rideshare ahead or choose a designated driver.

Across the valley, wineries hold open houses, barrel tastings and winemaker dinners.

Walla Walla Valley on the map

Map of Washington showing Walla Walla Valley, around the city of Walla Walla, reaching into Oregon (Washington wine regions)

Nearby wine regions

  • Tri-Cities & Red Mountain

    Cabernet Sauvignon leads on Red Mountain, one of Washington's smallest and warmest AVAs, with dining and lodging close by in the Tri-Cities.

    35+ places in Cruv · 10+ upcoming events

  • Yakima Valley

    Tasting rooms in and around Washington's first AVA, recognized in 1983, from downtown Yakima through the Rattlesnake Hills near Zillah to Prosser.

    55+ places in Cruv · 15+ upcoming events

  • Spokane & Pullman

    Downtown Spokane's tasting rooms are a walk apart, and local wineries use grapes from Red Mountain, Walla Walla and the wider Columbia Valley.

    15+ places in Cruv · 20+ upcoming events