Walla Walla has a secret: beyond the warmth of summer and fall’s fruitful harvest is a quaint town alive with winter charm

(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — A winter visit to Walla Walla might seem like a revelation, but for those in the know, it’s one of the most magical times of the year. Downtown’s twinkling lights set a festive atmosphere for boutique shopping, winemakers pour their newest releases, reservations at some of the most sought-after restaurants are…

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WALLA WALLA VALLEY THREE-PEATS AS ‘BEST WINE REGION,’ LONG SHADOWS TAKES ‘BEST WINE TASTING ROOM’

(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — What do “America’s Best Wine Region” and “America’s Best Wine Tasting Room” have in common? Both are in Walla Walla, at least according to the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. For Walla Walla, three times really is the charm. The Walla Walla Valley was voted America’s Best Wine Region for an…

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Bledsoe McDaniels Winery Acquires 80 acre estate vineyard

(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — Bledsoe|McDaniels Winery, a unique collaboration between proprietors Drew Bledsoe and Josh McDaniels venturing into Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, has announced the purchase of an 80-acre estate vineyard property in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. This is the first Willamette Valley estate vineyard for Bledsoe Wine Estates, which includes the Bledsoe|McDaniels, Doubleback, and…

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Walla Walla’s Newest Businesses – And A Luxury Wine Resort – Spotlight the Valley’s Bounty

WALLA WALLA’S NEWEST BUSINESSES SPOTLIGHT THE VALLEY’S BOUNTY From a luxury winery resort to a refurbished 1930’s Showroom, Walla Walla’s new businesses further the valley’s connection to character and place.  (WALLA WALLA, Wash.) – Walla Walla is so nice, they named it twice. Honored for the second consecutive year as America’s Best Wine Region,  and boasting…

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Walla Walla repeats as ‘America’s Best Wine Region’ in 2021 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — For the second consecutive year, the Walla Walla Valley has been named America’s Best Wine Region in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, following a month-long vote of the public. A finalist in the competition each of the last four years, and now a back-to-back winner in the category, the Walla Walla Valley prevailed…

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