Amavi Cellars is at 3796 Peppers Bridge Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Phone +1 (509) 525-3541. Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Rosé.
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Amavi Cellars has been working Walla Walla Valley fruit for a quarter-century, and it shows in the Syrah—earthy, full-bodied, with mushroom and smoke notes that belong to this specific dirt. The Sémillon offers a citrus-peach counterweight, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé of Cabernet Franc round out a focused portfolio. The tasting room overlooks estate vineyards with valley views that rival anything in the AVA. Outdoor seating dominates the property, dogs are allowed, and walk-ins get the same treatment as appointments. Staff actually explains what's in the glass instead of reciting marketing copy. Wine club members can access reserve bottlings. The property doubles as a Harvest Host site for RVs. Instead of standard cheese pairings, they match wines with Jelly Bellies—a move that's either brilliant or ridiculous depending on your tolerance for whimsy. Either way, the wines stand up without the gimmicks.
The Oxto Edit
Oxto AIThe Syrah program here deserves attention—full-bodied, earthy, with that signature mushroom-smoke profile that separates Walla Walla from everywhere else. Their Sémillon plays the counterpoint: peachy, balanced, citrus-driven. The tasting room sits above vineyards with sightlines across the valley, and they pair wines with Jelly Bellies instead of the usual cheese plate monotony.
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Amavi Cellars
3796 Peppers Bridge Road
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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