Fort Walla Walla Cellars Welcomes You
Fort Walla Walla Cellars' downtown tasting room is located at 127 E Main, on the corner of Main Street and Spokane.
The tasting room is open Thursday though Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For private tastings please call 509.520.1095 for an appointment. We look forward to seeing you there.
Fort Walla Walla Cellars, in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, is a boutique winery producing about 2,000 cases of ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Bordeaux blend wines.
Read about our current selection of award-winning wines. or contact us for more information.
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Pepper Bridge Merlot Walla Walla Valley 2007
Wine Spectator
Supple, generous with its currant and blackberry fruit, nicely layered with violet, rose petal and mineral flavors that persist gently on the long and expressive finish. Drink now through 2018. 130 cases made. –HS
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Treaty Walla Walla Valley 2007— (SOLD OUT)
Wine Spectator
Supple, round, focused and generous with its cherry, blackberry, earth andsage flavors, pointing into the long, vivid finish. Shows intensity and
grace. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through
2019.-H.S.
Reserve Walla Walla Valley 2007—Only available online
Wine Spectator
Firm in texture, with something like orange peel and peach accents to a supple core of black cherry and licorice flavors, persisting on the gentle finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2017. 138 cases made.-H.S.
2011 Seattle Wine Awards
- Double Gold —2007 Treat
- Double Gold —2007 Reserve
- Gold —2007 Merlot
2007 Syrah Walla Walla Valley —Wine Spectator
Smooth and velvety, with a jazzy balance of acidity to the finish blueberry and currant fruit, picking up pepper and spice notes as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2016. 387 cases made. –HS
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley —Wine Spectator
Tight and focused, featuring juicy red berry and beet aromas and flavors that play against toasty spice and grilled meat character that swirls through the finish. Shows power and refinement. Drink now through 2015. 518 cases made. –HS
Reserve Walla Walla Valley 2006 —Wine Spectator
Polished, round and nicely balanced to focus the tarry black fruit flavors and let them sail through the long, vivid finish. Hints of tobacco and cedar add interest. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2016.-H.S.
Grand Reserve Best of Show
Fort Walla Walla Cellar’s Takes Top Awards at “Wine by the River”—Bend, OR.
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Seattle Wine Awards
Our wines took home several medals from the Seattle Wine Awards competition.
- DOUBLE GOLD | Fort Walla Walla Cellars Treaty | 2005 Walla Walla
- DOUBLE GOLD | Fort Walla Walla Cellars Merlot (Pepper Bridge Vineyard)
- GOLD | Fort Walla Walla Cellars Reserve | 2005 Walla Walla
- OUTSTANDING | Fort Walla Walla Cellars Merlot | 2006 Walla Walla
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley —Wine Spectato
(SOLD OUT )
“Smooth and focused, with a crisp feel to the savory plum and currant fruit, lingering nicely on the deftly balanced finish. The tannins are nicely polished. Drink now through 2014.”
2006 Merlot Walla Walla Valley —Wine Spectator
“Lithe and appealing for its pretty raspberry and guava fruit, with the flavors sailing nicely over a bed of crisp tannins. Everything is well-integrated and nicely framed on the lively finish. Drink now through 2016.”
Reserve Walla Walla Valley 2005 —Wine Spectator
“Velvety and beautifully focused. A harmonious wine that weaves together ripe currant, raspberry and dried blueberry flavors with elements of roasted meat, dusky spices and cocoa. Finishes with restraint. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Mal bec. Drink now through 2015.”
2005 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon —Wine Spectator — (SOLD OUT )
“Round and velvety. A plush mouthful of plum and currant fruit scented with sweet spice and green olive notes, lingering effortlessly against refined tannins. Drink now through 2013. 433 cases made.”
2005 Walla Walla Valley Pepper Bridge Merlo ) —Wine Spectator — (SOLD OUT )
“Smooth and spicy, with a velvety feel to the black olive-scented black fruit flavors, picking up a licorice character as the finish rolls on against fine tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2015”
2005 Walla Walla Valley Syrah —Robert Parker—Wine Advocate (SOLD OUT)
The 2005 Syrah comes entirely from the Pepper Bridge Vineyard. It was aged for 16 months in French and American oak, 20% new. Purple-colored, it emits scents of cedar, spice box, smoked meat, bacon, and blueberry. It offers excellent concentration, ripe fruit, savory flavors, and outstanding depth. It will evolve for 1-2 years and can be enjoyed through 2017.
2005 Walla Walla Valley Merlot —Wine Spectator — (SOLD OUT)
“The supple, velvety texture caresses the mouth, while the cinnamon-scented red berry, red pepper and plum flavors ride through the long, generous finish. Nicely balanced and harmonious through the finish. Drink now through 2013.”
2005 Treaty Walla Walla Valley —Wine Spectator —(SOLD OUT)
“Smooth and spicy, with a velvety feel to the black olive-scented black fruit flavors, picking up a licorice character as the finish rolls on against fine tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2015.”
Robert Parker WINE ADVOCATE rates all six FWWC 2005 Wines 90+ PTS.
Washington State Reds: 20 Top Bottles
2005 Fort Walla Walla Cellars—Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (SOLD OUT)
Food and Wine magazine—March 2008
“Named after the 19th century frontier fort, this boutique winery makes a range of good reds, among them this black cherry rich Cabernet, notable for its silky texture.”
Join Our Wine Club!
You are invited to become a member of our winery family by joining Fort Walla Walla Cellar’s Wine Club. We have provided an outline of the membership benefits. We look forward to having you join our wine club that will give you an opportunity to participate in the production of our ultra-premium wines from the Walla Walla Valley. Click here to join .
- May 2011 Wine Club Letter
- May 2011 Wine Club 2009 Merlot Tech Notes
- May 2010 Wine Club 2009 Syrah) Tech Notes
Best Merlot in Washington State. Our 2003 Merlot honored by Seattle Magazine in their April 2007 issue. Sadly, we’ve been sold out of this wine since December 2006.
Learn more about the history of Fort Walla Walla and its connection to the local wine industry.