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This was on our way into town, so this is where we started. Take the airport exit and find yourself in an old airport complex that has become home to at least 15 wineries. One is in the old firehouse and of course one of the wines is called Firehouse red. This is a good place to start in Walla Walla and then make your way into town for the night.
The picture is of the dog called port that lives at Dunham cellars winery. He was attacked by another dog as a pup and rescued by the winery and nursed back to life. They actually sell a blend called 3 legged red that has ports story on the label. I was honored and pleased to meet port. Port refers to the front port side leg that is missing. Leave a Comment Directions: Walla Walla regional airport complex
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This is where you should end up tasting wine because you can walk all over this fairly small city and the downtown wineries are are clustered in the old downtown. At Morrison winery we met the owner who plays the stand up bass while waiting for tourists to straggle in. He was one of the first 3 vintners to move to Walla Walla, there are over 90 now, and he introduced the syrah grape to the valley. Today, this area is becoming famous for its wonderful syrahs. I would say visit as many downtown locations as you can but definately do not miss Morrison. Leave a Comment Address: 201 West main, Walla Walla, Washington 99362Phone: 509-526-0229Website: www.morrisonlane.com
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These are some really nice wineries out this way. My favorite winery that I have probably EVER been to was L'Ecole which I had to visit because we actually sell their wine in our restaurant. It is an old schoolhouse that has been restored beautifully. Unbelievably beautiful. The wines are good also. Leave a Comment Address: 41 lowden school road, Lowden WashingtonPhone: 509-525-0940Directions: West of Walla WallaWebsite: www.lecole.com
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There is even one in Oregon that was not yet opened when we went by it but it looked interesting and I would do it on our next trip. Zerba winery. But into Washington again there are many wineries south of town and these are not the airport complex or the in town storefronts. They are deluxe. Peoples beautiful homes, surrounded by vineyards and having tasting rooms. Again, by the time you get to town, it is time to park and walk. The wineries are all fairly close in proximity. Leave a Comment Address: South of Walla Walla
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 Mansion in Walla Walla, WA by karenincalifornia
The Chamber of Commerce has a walking tour brochure with the location and some details of these beautiful homes. Most are on Palouse Street and a few more are on Catherine Street.
Stop by the Chamber on 29 East Sumach street for the guide. The hotels and B&Bs should carry the guide as well.
See my travelogue for more photos of the mansions on the tour. Leave a Comment
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 Barbed wire exhibit at Fort
Walla Walla Museium by karenincalifornia, 1 more photos
Being a farming community, one would not be surprised that many of the exhibits center around farming. There is even a barbed wire exhibit. I've never seen a barbed wire exhibit before. I also had no idea that several patents were granted on different kinds of barbed wire. Up until now, I always considered barbed wire as being a nuisance that prevented me from exploring a part of the world on a hike. Leave a Comment
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 Whitman Mission National
Historic Site by karenincalifornia
Along with the settlers came diseases, for which the native Cayuse had no natural immunities. In the last year, a measles outbreak killed many of them including children. The Cayuse couldn't understand why the settlers seemed to fight off the disease, but the measles killed their children. Certain that the Whitmans were poisoning the Cayuse, tribe members murdered the Whitmans on Novemer 29, 1847.
The Mission has an indoor museum and an outdoor exhibit. All the original mission buildings are gone, but you can walk along a pathway, see the outlines of the buildings in the ground and read short descriptions of the key events. The memorial to the Whitmans is located on a hill which can be visited by a short walk and climb. Leave a Comment
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 aMaurice Cellars, Walla Walla,
Washington by karenincaliforniaLeave a Comment
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Pepper Bridge Winery is just south of Walla Walla - not quite in Oregon. Its reds are very good and have won a lot of awards. The winery itself is in a scenic location with rolling hills covered by vineyards. Exactly what you would expect to find in the wine country. Leave a Comment
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The winery is housed in an old schoolhouse built in 1915. Their FREE tastings are generous (several whites and reds). The staff is very pleasant, welcoming and knowledgable. The school house facility is beautiful and interesting. And, if you forget to bring your reading glasses, they have basket for customers to use. See the lovely photo below : )
In additon to their excellent Cabs, each year they produce a wine which used to be called "School House Red", but due to some confusion with a winery in California having a wine with the same name, L'ecole hs renamed their wine "Recess Red". This wine is made from a blend of the hard press fractions of each of the vineyard lots and varietels and the wines not selected for premium bottlings. It sells for less than $20 and is quite popular and delicious. It sells out in the Seattle wine stores, but you can get it from the web site or at the winery.
Another unique feature that ties in with the school house theme is that the top of the tasting counter is made out of chalkboard, and chalk is provided for tasters to draw pictures, etc. See 3rd photo for a lovely drawing made by my friend, Coop. Leave a Comment Address: Intersection of Hwy 12 and Dry Creek RdDirections: 13 miles west of Walla Walla on Hwy 12Website: www.lecole.com
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