Walla Walla

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Time of year: July

Renowned as one of Washington State’s premier wine regions, Walla Walla boasts a unique combination of diverse grape varietals, passionate winemakers, and a landscape that effortlessly blends vineyards with stunning natural beauty. With over 120 wineries, this destination offers an unparalleled opportunity to indulge in the artistry of winemaking while immersing oneself in the charm of a vibrant, yet unassuming, wine country community.

Trip Plan

Logistics, Arrival and Walla Walla Wine Districts

We embarked on our journey to check out Walla Walla, Washington’s wine scene from Raleigh, North Carolina. We flew into Portland, Oregon instead of Seattle, Washington, because I also spent a week in Willamette Valley, Oregon to check out their wine scene and meet with some of my advisors and friends in the industry. After landing in Portland, we picked up a rental car and hit the road towards Walla Walla.

The drive from Portland to Walla Walla was picturesque and beautiful. We took the scenic route along the Columbia Gorge, which offered stunning views of the towering cliffs and the Columbia River. Along the way, we stopped for a hike along the Columbia Gorge Trail. The trail led us to beautiful waterfalls, and breathtaking viewpoints, like you see here in the image. It was a fantastic way to stretch our legs and immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the area. We stayed the night at the Colombia Gorge Hotel and Spa, which allowed us to take advantage of the 3 hour time change so we could head out early for Walla Walla the next morning.

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