During the month of April, the Walla Walla Valley begins to awake from winter, as the hills, trees and vines return to a verdant state of green. The sap begins to flow in the vines, wooly buds appear and we await the spectacular burst of the next great vintage.
The Perfect Time to Visit
It Kicks Off the Wine Season
April brings the first big weekend of the year: Spring Kick-Off Weekend, April 3–5. Vines are waking up beneath the Blue Mountains, and the Valley’s wineries open their doors with fresh new releases and celebration.
Spring Kick-Off
The Valley Comes Alive
It’s an ideal time to visit, when the hills turn green, the air carries the charge of a new season, and the energy across all six wine districts is infectious. This is Walla Walla at its most inviting.
Peak Spring Season
Perfectly Positioned
April lands perfectly between Taste Washington Wine Month (March) and Oregon Wine Month (May), just like the AVA, which spans both Washington and Oregon. Make April the start of your Walla Walla Valley wine journey.
WA · OR · Our AVA
Unique Experiences
Go beyond the tasting room. Throughout April, Walla Walla Valley wineries offer extraordinary experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Blending Experience @ Northstar
Enjoy a select tasting of limited-release wines before creating your own unique red wine blend. Leave with a custom blended bottle to take home.
Vineyard to Winery @ Amavi, Pepper Bridge & Caprio
A curated all-inclusive tour with Amavi Cellars, Caprio Cellars, and Pepper Bridge Winery. Travel in VIP style and gain a deeper understanding of the region’s terroir.
Private Winemaker Tasting @ Va Piano Vineyards
Join Winemaker Justin Wylie for a guided tasting featuring Va Piano’s Estate and Black Label releases, along with library selections.
Spring Kick-Off & Spring Release Weekend
Spring Kick-Off Weekend
Spring is upon us. Vines are waking up beneath the Blue Mountains, the hills are turning green, and the air carries the unmistakable charge of a new season. This is the first big weekend of the year — the official launch of Wine Month across all six wine districts.
Spring Release Weekend
The Valley’s biggest spring celebration. New releases are pouring across the region, special events are happening at wineries throughout all six districts, and the energy of a new vintage is beginning to unfold.
Can’t Make It to the Valley?
You don’t have to be in Walla Walla to celebrate Wine Month. Seek out a bottle from one of our world-class wineries and bring the Valley to you, wherever you are.
Pour a glass. Put on some music. Close your eyes and imagine the Blue Mountains, the green hills, and the vines just beginning to wake up.
Looking for a specific wine? Browse all Walla Walla Valley wineries and filter by varietal, from Syrah and Cabernet to Viognier and Rosé and beyond. The Walla Walla Valley’s soils are ideal for growing a wide variety of grapes.
