![]() The Walla Walla Valley is home to 120 Washington wineries each spread out amongst 6 distinct regions around the city. Today, the environment is perfectly suited to wine grapes. The warm, arid temperatures here were once used to grow fields of golden wheat and apple orchards as far as the eye can see. The Walla Walla Valley AVA, a relatively young wine-growing region, is best known for its bold red wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot. As with all Select Registry branded properties, you’ll find uncompromising authenticity, comfortable accommodations, a broad range of amenities, high standards for cleanliness, and an unbeatable dedication to hospitality. While visiting Washington Wine country, enjoy an unparalleled getaway at our Select Registry member property near Walla Walla. It’s about 3.5 hours from both Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR., making it an accessible getaway destination, too. In fact, in 2020, the Walla Walla Valley was named the Best Wine Region in the country.īeyond just being a great wine-tasting destination, Walla Walla is also a historically charming small town worth exploring. Walla Walla has long played a significant role in Washington’s agricultural legacy and is now leading the wine industry. On the far eastern edge of Washington, and even dipping ever so slightly south into Oregon, you’ll find the Walla Walla wine region. Washington’s wine country is considered one of the most exciting developing wine regions in the country, with a charming, laid-back atmosphere that can’t be beaten. In eastern Washington, however, you’ll find more than 240 Washington wineries spread throughout 8 unique AVA’s: Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Rattlesnake Hills, Horse Heaven Hills, Snipes Mountain, and Naches Heights. Most of Washington’s wine country is located in the eastern portion of the state, though some Washington wineries are scattered throughout the western side, too. ![]() The winner of this package will also take home a large format of DeLille Cellars for each couple.Though Napa Valley and even Oregon’s Willamette Valley are likely more at the forefront of your mind regarding wine tasting destinations, Washington wineries have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. You will stay at La Mouleyre, a stunning Chateau built in 1602 on 3 acres of beautiful grounds surrounded by some of the world-famous vineyards of Saint-Émilion. Chris is known for his culinary skills as well, and is sure to join in on the culinary efforts! You will be delighted with locally sourced and inspired dinners from the charming markets in the region. In the evenings, enjoy a 17th Century Chateau near Saint-Émilion with Chris and Thea Upchurch and Chef where wine and food will be paramount. Throughout the trip, you will visit some of Chris’ favorite towns and sites in this historic wine region. Rounding out the journey will be a day trip to Sauternes to visit one of the most renowned sites in all of France, Château d’Yquem, a Premier Cru Supérieur. The trip will also include stops to Château Pétrus, Château Le Pin, and Château Léoville Las Cases. You will have access to some of France’s Grand Cru wineries, including a tour, tasting, and lunch at Château Haut-Brion and visits to Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Margaux. Tour renowned French Chateaux in Bordeaux with Chris Upchurch, Founding Winemaker of DeLille Cellars, and his wife Thea Upchurch, and feast on culinary creations from a Seattle area chef on this four-day, five-night adventure in France. The ‘Best of Bordeaux Trip’ features five nights at a Bordeaux Chateau touring the best of France’s famous wine region.įive-night trip for two couples June 18-22, 2023 Now, six years later, the Woodinville winery is bringing back this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the 2022 Auction of Washington Wines. The package included access to some of Frances’ renowned Grand Cru wineries such as Chateaux Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, and Château Lafite Rothschild. In 2018, DeLille Cellars’ Tour of Bordeaux auction lot received the highest bid ever recorded in the 31-year history of Auction of Washington Wines. The Best of Bordeaux – 2022 Auction of Washington Wine Lot
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