College Cellars

We have a special library release in the tasting room! 2015 Syrah from Cockburn Vineyard. 2015 started with a warm spring which resulted in high phenolic concentration (read: color and structure). Our winemakers… instagram.com/p/B1fBK38ngDg/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Timing of grape color change (veraison) is related to vine stress. Joel is here to tell us all about it. 🍇 * * * #wallawallawine #WaWine #vineyard #newepicenter #cabernetsauvignon #education @ Stan Clarke Vineyard instagram.com/p/B1b70P5H4Jp/… – at Washington, USA

Scholarship Red is back! Our every occasion wine is available in the tasting room for $20/btl or $90/half-case. (Tasting Room Manager, Daniel, snapped his picture during a pre-harvest vineyard check) * * * #WaWine… instagram.com/p/B09WHm5H8Ie/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Cheers to the Class of 2019! They've already accomplished so much. We can't wait to see what is next. 🥂🎉🎓 #wallawallawine #WaWine #newepicenter instagram.com/p/Byvbv-WHz0I/…

A huge "thank you" to @wwvalleywine! The Reveal auction provided over $6k to help fund the next generation of Walla Walla winegrowers. We are so fortunate to be in this amazing community. Cheers to… instagram.com/p/Bw-OnizHX2U/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Spring release weekend is coming up soon. We have a fresh Rosé of Pinot Gris, Tempranillo, and a complimentary "winemaker lunch" (tacos from our favorite place). Our students look… instagram.com/p/BwcfASVHaUz/… – at Walla Walla, WA

What's going on in the landscaping vineyard? Our EV 102 students will show you soon. #wallawallawine #vineyard #WaWine @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/Bv1_zDdngc2/… – at Walla Walla, WA

We are cleaning up our wine library and finding fun bottles to share. First up, ice wine. We have 2008 and 2011 ice wine available for $10. Yes, really. Available in the tasting room… instagram.com/p/BurzwKMnDzC/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Thank you @wa_state_wine. We loved speaking at the @mastersofwine pre-seminar. Chemistry can be delicious. #WaWine @ Woodinville Wine Country instagram.com/p/BtHL1O4H7u0/… – at Cottage Lake, WA

Congratulations, ladies! Our Syrah winemakers have graduated and are working in Walla Walla, Oregon, California, and the Barossa Valley. Their wine is still available in the tasting… instagram.com/p/BsonDURnfqG/… – at Walla Walla, WA

We just disgorged a new batch of sparkling wine! Each bottle is hand decorated by our talented student Amanda. $25/bottle, 19 cases available in the tasting room. (TTB and LCB, if you're… instagram.com/p/Brgec6mHhBP/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Thank you @sipnorthwest for the lovely Semillon review. This our favorite dry white right now. @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/Bp45jgpHn9W/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Rockstar students harvesting #malbec in the heavy rain this morning. Honest toil makes the wine extra tasty. Cheers to students! #wallawallawine #WaWine @ Stan Clarke Vineyard instagram.com/p/BocpHCDjzIy/… – at Washington, USA

2018 Muscat is here! George-Anne, Leonel, and Eva are ready to share with you. #wallawallawine #WaWine @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/BoRzxdPD4fn/… – at Walla Walla, WA

First tank dig out of the year. Don't worry, Daniel's got this! #wallawallawine #WaWine @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/BoPoLjCDGLr/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Student crew hard at work bottling 2018 Muscat. #WaWine #wallawallawine @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/BoKA51aD6u8/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Muscat is being filtered and the labels are here. The first 2018 vintage wine in Washington will be released in our tasting room next Friday. #WaWine @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/Bn9WUkJDQCE/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Happy birthday to our Instructor of Applied Winemaking, Marcus Rafanelli. Yes, that's a Seahawks balloon. No, it's not in his blind spot. (And #Sangiovese is here!) #wallawallawine… instagram.com/p/Bn4q6-4jaqw/… – at Walla Walla, WA

Friday update. Harvest is 21% complete. #wallawallawine #WaWine @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/BnuXrHoj5yx/… – at Walla Walla, WA

15% whole-cluster #syrah + #viognier co-ferment stomp. Yes, they followed the foot washing SOP. #wallawallawine @ College Cellars of Walla Walla instagram.com/p/Bno7eXRD903/… – at Walla Walla, WA