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    L'Ecole No 41

    4.1 (101 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Front of building
    Jacqueline H.

    L'Ecole is one of my favorite wineries in Walla Walla, Washington. Inside of an old French School House, This was the third winery in the area, established in 1983. They are a 100% sustainable winery, and also have the honor of being awarded the Wine and Spirits Magazine top 100 winery for 15 years in a row. Though they are known for their Bordeaux, my favorite here was the Semillon, Merlot and Syrah. *

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    Jane M.

    An old french school converted into a wine tasting venue. Such a cute place. The wines offered during tasting ($20 per person) were all amazing . We had 2 white wines and 3 red wines offered along with their complimentary Ferguson wine. We loved all the pours and the servers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Even though it was very busy during the long weekend we did not feel rushed at all. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating and offer wine tastings at both locations. Please make reservations through their website in advance to make sure you have a spot. Highly recommend when in walla walla.

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    Steve A.

    Very neat old schoolhouse building beautifully restored and maintained. You can taste inside or outside. All of the wines were well made. We preferred the higher end reds.

    School Bell
    Jacques I.

    We had a great time at L'Ecole No 41. The French schoolhouse is a beautiful setting for a winery and it serves solid wines that is sure to please anyone. We booked a tour at L'Ecole No 41, which included tastings as you walk around the old school. For a Saturday we were in a small group of five, so we were able to chat with the employee who was showing us the tour and ask questions. The tour takes about two hours and starts in the main tasting room. All of the the wines were solid; and I have to say, I'm not a white wine fan at all but the chardonnay here was not sweet at all, which I really enjoyed. It's pretty hard for a white wine to impress me, but it did here. I ended up purchasing a bottle of it. You get about six tastings during the tour. The entire space is really lovely, with multiple rooms for tasting and private events. My favorite room was the old multi-purpose room that's on the lower level where the students played games and also ate their lunches. But you see a lot of the schoolhouse, including where the wine is made and stored in barrels and the old detention room! If you have the time I would recommend visiting L'Ecole while in wine country. It's a great tour where you learn some history about the area and the wines.

    Beautiful door!
    Louisa M.

    I was an invited guest at L'Ecole No 41 as part of the annual Wine Bloggers Conference and was hosted for a private tasting and dinner with the owners and winemaker. I realize my experience may differ from someone coming in "off the street," but my perspective of the winery's hospitality and the quality of their wines is very relevant. The winery gets its name from the French word for school, as the property is in an old schoolhouse. Located on the outskirts of downtown Walla Walla and its rows of tasting rooms, it's worth the trip. L'Ecole is a third generation family-owned, artisan winery that was founded in 1983 (the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley). The winery focuses on environmentally-friendly vineyard practices too, which is something all wine lovers should applaud. Walla Walla is still an up-and-coming winemaking region, one that has a flavor profile I find difficult to compete with the big boy fruit of Napa Valley. However, there were a few single vineyard designate wines here that knocked my socks off! If you had done a blind tasting with a standard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and one of L'Ecole's Ferguson Vineyard blends, I probably would've rated them both highly. Other standout wines were the Merlot ($24), Syrah ($25), and Chardonnay ($), all at reasonable price points for everyday drinking. These were among the very best wines I had all weekend in Walla Walla, and L'Ecole was by far my favorite winery I visited. The winery has a great little gift shop with all sorts of branded items and other useful wine lover goods like corkscrews, kitchen towels, wine totes, glassware and more. The tasting room is open every day from 10 am - 5 pm and no reservations are required unless you're in a large group. Tasting fees are a reasonable $10 per person and are waived with a wine purchase. L'Ecole gets a high recommendation for me if you're looking for a great winery to visit while in Walla Walla.

    Lauren W.

    It was adorable. In an old (haunted) schoolhouse. What they did with it was great. It has books and chalkboards and school bells. The wine was tasty. Our server was great. Must see.

    Library windows
    Laura M.

    Friendly service and well dispersed tasting areas. Great wines. Take a walk back into time.

    Outside the winery.
    Alden C.

    Steve and I were in Walla Walla for a weekend. Mostly we were on an excursion to try craft breweries in the area. However the Walla Walla area is best known for it's wineries so we made a point before concluding our trip to try at least one winery before heading home. This winery won out because we were very impressed with the Yelp average on starred reviews. Not that any of the wineries in the area scored badly... but this one came out as one that was the highest scored... if not the highest scored. And I can see why! The wine here is fantastic! We did a wine tasting and tried quite a variety of different wines which we highly enjoyed. The young lady that presented the tasting to us was awesome and we had a great conversation throughout the course of the tasting. In the end we were so impressed with the wine we bought a couple of bottles. Not only is the wine amazing but the location and the building the winery is in... which is in an old school house gives a great atmosphere and it's great to see the a building like this restored. I would love to come back here again... everything was perfect and top notch!

    Entrance
    Haley R.

    My friend and I came here for a quiet afternoon and it was amazing! My parents use to bring me and my brothers here when we were little to play out on the old playground equipment (not sure that they'd allow that anymore) while they drank wine. It was everything I remembered from my childhood PLUS delicious wine! The staff were so knowledgeable about what they were serving and super kind. The only thing to know before going is that they don't really have any food, at least on their normal afternoon menu, just a small charcuterie box. This was fine for us, but definitely make sure you eat before going if you're hoping for a meal.

    Ashly H.

    Not sure what the hype is about but we just didn't love it. Yes, it's set at an old school house and they have swings and a vintage see saw. Wines were meh. They were slammed when we were there and forgot about us so that dampened the experience a bit. Good scenery and place to stop for a photo! Deck is gorgeous.

    Roland H.

    Old schoolhouse converted into tasting room. Very nicely decorated with lots of woodwork. The outside is also very nice. We had the 101 Tasting flight. We liked the Semillon and Chardonnay, their reds were very dry in the end and they all had lots of tannins. I think the reds would be great to store them for a few years longer to develop a rounder profile.

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    A very comfortable and beautiful venue. Shout out to Sierra who allegedly stole her boss's Diet Coke to satisfy our needs.

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    It's a great place to start your wine tasting from the outside of Walla Walla and work yourself towards town.

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    Caprio Cellars - Outdoor tasting time

    Caprio Cellars

    4.9(86 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    One of the best wineries experiences I've had in WA. When we checked in, we were greeted with a…read moreglass of Prosecco, which was fresh and very enjoyable. The staff/owner, were incredibly friendly and made us feel truly welcome with her smile The ambience is modern and inviting perfect for enjoying a glass of wine. The restrooms were spotless and stylish, and a thoughtful touch was the dark chocolate in the women's restroom, which was a lovely surprise. I really enjoyed the overall tasting experience. The tasting menu included two reds and one white, all of which were excellent. The most surprising part came at the end, when we were ready to pay and the staff informed us that the tasting was complimentary. We were genuinely shocked and grateful, and we ended up purchasing two bottles.

    It's a nice venue. Gated winery that you have to call in and you need a reservation. Beautiful…read moregrounds Robbie greeted us as we walked in with sparkling wine which was nice. The good - staff very nice-friendly and knowledgeable. Building and grounds are beautiful but it was too windy to sit outside. What was disappointing was they charge $65 per person per tasting. It's just 3 wines and the food while complimentary... they serve the same amount for one person that they do for 2-3. I mean if we have to pay $65 for each person, they should have individual plates for each person. I would have expected at least 5 wines and individual servings for the price. Not sure if we would come back again unless they changed their tastings and food service.

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    Long Shadows Winery - Tastefully done interiors

    Long Shadows Winery

    4.0(69 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    If there were ever a masterclass on being a top-notch sommelier with exceptional customer service…read moreand storytelling skills, Eric would be winning awards. I arrived slightly early in the day when the place was still empty -- expected for a weekday -- and was warmly greeted by him. He asked where we'd like to sit and promptly began the tasting. It was an absolute delight. In the short time I spent there, I learned more about wine than I have in my entire life. Eric was incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful in how he explained everything -- it all just clicked. My husband did a white flight, and I did a red, and together we were able to sample a generous range from their collection. We left with a bottle of Poet's Leap, which we're excited to open soon. The vineyard itself is beautifully set, and while it's a bit of a drive, it's more than worth it. The interiors feature stunning glasswork and have a chic, modern feel -- including the facilities . Long Shadows is now firmly on my list of must-visits and will be at the top of my recommendations for anyone heading to Walla Walla.

    After several years of visits, Long Shadows is no longer on our Walla Walla must-visit list. This…read morereview is for the July 2025 visit by us three - one of whom was a first-time visitor. Three elements contribute to the experience: the wine, the ambiance, and the people (staff). The quality of the staff has dropped considerably. WINE: 4.0. Long Shadows wines are consistently and solidly satisfying. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Nice facility set in wheatfields, with attractive south-facing views. Inside and outside seating. SERVICE: 2.0. The quality of the college student summer staff we encountered during our Jul 2025 visit was considerably lower than in past years, deeply undermining the entire experience. They appeared to dislike both their work and their customers. Superficiously nice when we arrived, but then becoming defensive and scowly. Moreover, as I was waiting outside for my partners, the outdoor staff were grumbling among themselves about the day's various customers, and about the need to clean up before leaving work.

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