On Monday, February 11th, the tasting rooms at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla celebrated their anniversaries, as Trio Vintners, Locati Cellars, Tero Estates and Flying Trout, Lodmell Cellars and Don Carlo Vineyard welcomed guests for an evening of fun and friendship. All rooms were packed, as many people in the wine industry and other locals came to celebrate. Lots of delcious wine was poured and the event was a memorable one. Congratulations to Karen LaBonte (Trio Vintners), Mike Locati (Locati Cellars), Doug and Jan Roskelley (Tero Estates), Ashley Trout (Flying Trout), Andrew Lodmell (Lodmell Cellars) and Tim and Lori Kennedy (Don Carlo Vineyard) for helping make Walla Walla such a vibrant wine producing scene.

 

Coming up in June: Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine

What used to be called Vintage Walla Walla, has been revamped into Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wines, which will be held June 20-22. The event will compare Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Walla Walla and Napa Valleys, with tastings and symposiums featuring winemakers and guest speakers. So put the dates on your calendar. There will be a website with more information beginning February 18. Duane Wollmuth, head of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, says "This event will be a gem."