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Walla Walla Wine Country: A Weekend Among the Vines

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The route

12 stops·7 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel · 1 activity

1. 01

   Hotel

   Check-in at The Marcus Whitman Hotel

   Park yourself in this 1928 landmark hotel right downtown, perfectly positioned for wine country exploring in elegant comfort.

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   Cayuse Vineyards

   Christophe Baron's biodynamic vineyards yield powerful Syrahs and Cabs that make Cayuse Walla Walla's most sought-after producer.

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   Leonetti Cellar

   Washington's original fine wine trailblazer has been crafting benchmark Cabernets and Merlots since 1977.

4. 04

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Merchants Ltd

   Gourmet sandwiches and artisan cheeses pair beautifully with an outstanding local wine selection in charming downtown Walla Walla.

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   L'Ecole No. 41

   Pioneer winemaker since 1983 in a charming 1915 schoolhouse, crafting elegant Semillon and bold Cabernet blends.

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   Woodward Canyon Winery

   Woodward Canyon has been perfecting Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay since 1981 on Washington's historic Lowden highway.

7. 07

   Activity

   Stroll Downtown Walla Walla

   Historic streets packed with tasting rooms, boutiques, and galleries make downtown Walla Walla perfect for a late-afternoon stroll between vineyard visits.

8. 08

   Restaurant

   Dinner at T. Maccarone's

   Sophisticated Italian-inspired cooking paired with an impressive cellar of local and international wines in the heart of Walla Walla.

9. 09

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   Betz Family Winery

   Master of Wine Bob Betz obsesses over small-lot Rhône and Bordeaux blends that critics consistently swoon over.

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    Seven Hills Winery

    Elegant Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah born from the legendary Seven Hills Vineyard in Walla Walla Valley.

11. 11

    Cafe

    Coffee at Colville Street Patisserie

    Grab a French pastry and espresso here before diving into Walla Walla's wine scene.

12. 12

    Winery

    Abeja

    Sip Cabernet and Chardonnay in a restored 1900s farmstead, then stay overnight in their luxurious inn.