Walla Walla Valley · Est. 1997

Wine that tastes of place — not compromise

Small-batch varietals grown on the eastern slopes of the Blue Mountains. Every bottle carries the mineral depth and sun-warmed character of the Columbia Plateau.

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Vineyard rows stretching across the Walla Walla Valley at golden hour

Our Story

Rooted in the valley that shaped us

Gifford Hirlinger Winery was born from a conviction that the Walla Walla Valley — with its ancient seabed soils, continental climate, and long golden hours — produces wine of a specificity you cannot replicate anywhere else.

We farm deliberately. We pick conservatively. We age with patience. The result is wine that opens differently on Tuesday evening than it does on a Saturday night — alive, responsive, and honest about where it comes from.

Located just outside downtown Walla Walla, our tasting room is a place to slow down, taste without pretense, and understand what terroir actually means on the ground.

25+

Years in the valley

8

Varietals crafted

3K

Cases produced yearly

The Collection

Each varietal tells a different story

From the mineral-driven elegance of our Syrah to the sun-drenched richness of our Cabernet Sauvignon — every wine is a direct expression of this land.

Syrah

Walla Walla Valley · Red

Dark olive, black pepper, and violet lift from a palate of smoked meat and crushed stone. Structured yet approachable in its youth.

Blackberry · Cedar · Smoked Rosemary

Cabernet Sauvignon

Walla Walla Valley · Red

Concentrated cassis and dark chocolate with a core of graphite minerality. Firm tannins that promise ten years of graceful evolution.

Blackcurrant · Dark Chocolate · Graphite

Chardonnay

Walla Walla Valley · White

White peach and toasted almond with a saline edge that keeps it lean and focused. Barrel-fermented for texture, not oak dominance.

White Peach · Toasted Almond · Sea Salt

The Experience

More than a tasting — a conversation

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong wine student, we tailor every visit to your curiosity and pace.

Wine tasting room with rustic wooden tables and glassware

Flight Tasting

Guided tasting of four estate selections with context on vineyard site, vintage character, and food pairing suggestions.

Vineyard Walk

Walk the rows with our winemaker. Understand what makes each block distinct — soil, aspect, and canopy management.

Wine barrels aging in a dimly lit cellar

Cellar Experience

Private barrel-room tasting featuring library vintages and current releases not yet available to the public.

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Reserve a tasting or stop by — we're here seven days a week during harvest season and by appointment the rest of the year.

Find us in Walla Walla

Address

1450 Stettler Pl
Walla Walla, WA 99362-3776

Phone

(150) 930-1922

Hours

Thu – Mon: 11am – 5pm
Tues – Wed: By appointment

Highest Season

May through October — walk-ins welcome. November through April, reservations recommended.

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