Dunham Cellars

Walla Walla · Walla Walla Valley

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The WWII aircraft hangar tasting room isn't a gimmick—it's the real deal, complete with lingering oil smells from its former life. Come for the novelty, stay because winemaker Josh McDaniels actually knows what he's doing with Syrah. The wines punch above their weight at $22 a bottle, though the tasting fee structure is engineered to make you buy three bottles instead of two. Dog-friendly, picnic-ready, and refreshingly unpretentious for a region that can take itself too seriously.

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Dunham Cellars operates out of a converted WWII aircraft hangar in Walla Walla's Airport District—a setting that's genuinely interesting rather than contrived. Winemaker Josh McDaniels focuses on Washington reds, particularly Syrah that shows real restraint and character alongside solid Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The space is casual and dog-friendly with outdoor seating where you can escape the faint aviation fuel smell that still haunts the hangar. Tastings run around $20, waived with a $50 purchase (which quietly pushes you toward three bottles). Wine club members get the run of the place with tours by appointment and generous guest allowances. This is where locals bring out-of-towners who want to see something different—the wines are consistent, the prices are fair, and nobody's putting on airs.