We've been members of Rotie for quite a while, and we finally made it to a spring release in Walla Walla. What a great experience this was, with a great group of wine club members and customers there. The team at Rotie did an awesome job of welcoming us, and providing us with samples of the wine they were releasing for the spring. They complimented this with fresh made smash burgers that were really good. It paired quite well with the Northern Red Blend. We also attended the Seafood Boil event that evening at their processing facility, what a great event that was too! What a great setting, what a great staff, and what a great experience. read more

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4.5 overall. We three visited in Aug 2026. This was the 3rd visit for two us, and the first for our friend; the previous year the two of us visited with a wine expert from Japan. Excellent tasting room set in a vineyard. SERVICE: 5.0. Kelly (or Kerry?) took wonderful care of us both this year and during our last visit. She was experienced and adjusted her presentations to our interests. She spoke in a way that ensured our (in 2025) guest from abroad could understand her. We did not feel rushed. We learned a lot about the wines and the vineyard. AMBIANCE: 5.0. The tasting facility was designed to provide an excellent experience, and it succeeds. Though the exterior appears forbidding as one approaches, the interior is welcoming and well-done. The tasting room is set high with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, and includes tables set on an outside balcony. This year we sat outside; last year we sat inside looking out over the vineyards with a gorgeous view of the Blue Mountains. WINES: 4.0. Rhone varietals. This year we bought 4 bottles among the three of us. read more

(First time ever in Oregon. Yay!) Really Enjoyed most the wine. The rocks Syrah was a little too rocky for our tastes. The members-only VDP was my favorite - too bad I couldn't take one of those home. We chose the "little G" - a Grenache I might call delicate. Gwen was a great host- glad we chose them. read more

Interesting experience as this place came so highly recommended. We were left feeling meh....maybe our expectations were too high. The wine was ok, nothing spectacular. The tasting room is very neat and the views are amazing. The tasting room staff warmed up after a while but seemed put off when we first got there. Don't think we will be back to this one, unfortunately. read more

Rotie Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Milton-Freewater, Washington

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I had recently watched The Brutalist, and when I arrived here, that was the first thing that came to mind with the exposed concrete and massive geometric forms. It's such a beautiful and unusual setting, with vineyards on one side and striking concrete structures and rocks on the other. The contrast is stark, yet the way everything is laid out is absolutely mesmerizing.The tasting room sits perched above the rocks and offers a stunning 360-degree view of the surroundings. The overall vibe is modern, airy, bright, and minimalist. Needless to say, I was just as smitten with the setting as I was with the wines. We happened to be the only party there at the time, so we were fortunate to receive a lot of attention and time from both sommeliers. We had a lovely conversation with them about wines, architecture, food, and all the different things to do in the area.It truly ended up being one of the best experiences in Walla Walla for both my husband and me. This was our first time (at least that I can remember) trying Rhône blends, and we were definitely in for a treat. Both of us loved learning more about the soil and the flavor profiles of the wines in the area and spent a wonderful few hours here before taking their recommendations to visit some of the other great wineries in town. Thank you to the whole team - you truly elevated our Walla Walla experience. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and tasting at Rotie! The ambiance, service and professionalism is top tier! Liz welcomed us warmly and Gwen toured us through the tasting with expertise, answering all our questions plus so much more. A must-visit when in the region! Happy to take some Rotie wine home! read more

We visited a total of 14 vineyards over the few days we spent in Walla Walla. Rotie was a stand out favorite that will now become a regular stop on our trips! Their tasting is currently a 7 wine lineup, at this time 2 whites and 5 reds. However, the knowledgeable staff graciously poured multiple additional wines for us including 2 Rosé, and some reds. All of the wine was phenomenal, we didn't have any that we disliked! Ended up coming home with 2 bottles, which the cost ended up waiving the tasting fee. Our server (whose name I believe was Carrie) was FANTASTIC! Her, and the other woman working, kindly spent a lot of time chatting with us about their wine, which we appreciated the stories and background on! Lastly, the venue was stellar! Such a standout view, any table in this venue will be a breathtaking scenery! read more

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Liz and her staff are so great - they helped me coordinate a tasting for a group of 40+, and worked around some last minute changes with numbers, lunch, etc. Our group had a fantastic time! read more

Absolutely stunning wines and the servers go out of their way to make you understand the uniqueness of these special, but pricey wines! They really made our experience here extra special. It's a little off the beaten path, in the Rock's District, but worth it! I've heard such nice things about winemaker Sean- and now I can say, his wines really do live up to his reputation! We fell in love with all the wines :) Thank you for such a nice time! read more

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Great tasting experience! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I loved the small feel of this beautifully situated tasting room even though it had ample space. The architecture is modern and sets itself apart from other vintners in the area. After tasting a few varieties we left with four bottles. My wife's favorite was the Southern White and mine was the Little g. There's an excellent selection with interesting bouquets and flavor profiles from the rocks district. If you are in the area, this is a must stop, it won't disappoint. read more

Rotie Cellars - The color on these reds is magnificent! - Wineries Near Me - Milton-Freewater, Washington

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This place is beautiful and made our kids feel so welcomed! their rose bubbles are insanely good. Would 100% come back.

Service was great and the wine delicious! Sitting upstairs outside tasting lovely wine. It does not get better than that!

Great wines, service and tasting room at Rotie. We brought a dog and normally would have to sit on the terrace which would have been fine. But the area was experiencing high winds so they were able to accommodate us inside. Tastings are $30 but waived if you spend $50 or more on purchases. They serve Rhône blend wines and we were able to try 2 whites, 2 rosés and 5 reds. All were excellent especially the 2 Grenache wines and 2 Syrahs. Coco and Liz were so friendly and informative. The tasting room seems to hover over the adjacent vineyard. And if you purchase some bottles like I did there is no sales tax because they are located just over the state line in Oregon. Highly recommend a visit if you are in Walla Walla. read more

Rotie Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Milton-Freewater, Washington

This winery was hands down my favorite in the Walla Walla area. Not only because the Rhone style wine but also everything else about it. First of all it's so clean and modern. I didn't feel like I was hanging out at my grandma's house. Also, the staff is not pretentious. I thoroughly enjoyed everyone that served us and could honestly see being friends with all of them. We went there twice on our wine tasting weekend and they were always so accommodating and gracious. We went to 9 wineries in our 3 days. They have seating inside and outside that is in the shade with misters. (It was close to 100 degrees outside when we went there). The 4 in our group became "Roterians", (joined their wine club) because we enjoyed their wine so much. I'm super excited to go back in the fall for my wine pickup read more

Rotie Cellars - The outside of the winery. My girls may have had a little too much to drink by this point - Wineries Near Me - Milton-Freewater, Washington

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Rotie Cellars is a beautiful winery. Jeff welcomed our party without a reservation. He provided detailed information for each wine. If you headed to wine taste just South of Walla Walla this is a place to visit! read more

If one can get past the grim, prison-like edifice of this winery, it's worthwhile. Honestly, this place looks like a facility to have your cattle slaughtered, rather than a place for good wine. With the money they charge to taste here, one would think they might have spent some time giving some thought of their appearances....evidently not. Having said all that, the wine is quite good and the view of the vineyards beautiful. Their wine is beyond reproach. read more

Rotie Cellars - Ugh. Words can't describe this dark, grim, foreboding structure. - Wineries Near Me - Milton-Freewater, Washington

We'd never visited the wineries in Milton-Freewater, but our somm at Abeja recommended Rotie to us as a great way to get more acquainted with the wonderful wines of the Rocks, and boy--it did not disappoint! This tasting room is a beauty, rising up nicely above the valley floor with their second storey. The somm welcomed us in and right away insisted that my girlfriend get her own separate glass, even though we were sharing, as we always do. If those were half-pours, my goodness--the fulls must be epic! Just over the course of the hour or so we were tasting, the sun came out and revealed the Blue Mountains in all their glory. It was a delight to sit in front of the big windows and taste big reds. I thought the red blends were fantastic, but my favorite taste was actually the tannat that the somm opened up for us. Tannats are common in Texas but hard to find in the Northwest, so it was a delight to find a tasty one at Rotie. We were so taken that we joined the wine club. We can't wait to come back to Rotie again and will be visiting them even more frequently at the Seattle location in SoDo. read more

We stopped by on a whim and ended up having one of the most enjoyable tasting experiences ever! Kaleo had amazing energy and was so kind and knowledgeable. We have not had rote wines in years! Thankfully for Kaleo was so knowledgeable he brought us back. We are fans and 90% of the experience was Kaleo. Thank you for such a memorable day..We will be back read more

Rotie has the best GSMs and heaviest tasting pours in the valley. They have bubbles, clones, whites, reds, reds, and more reds. The swordfight and homage are crowd pleasers and hard to come by! We are members and are continuously proud of being so. Opening a bottle of Rotie has everyone at the table pleased. Little g and big G are so good! And their rocks location is so perfect and gorgeous for the scenery. I take everyone who comes to visit here because they treat you us so well, their wines are fantastic, and it's an easy unbeatable experience. Small note: in summer seasons, they do have a cheese board (or charcuterie), but no other snacks. Be warned! You might leave feeling a little giddy! read more

This was our last stop of the day on a day filled with wineries while staying in Walla Walla. It was an excellent finish to the day with beautiful views and excellent wine. The wines here are mostly done in the style of the Rhône valley. I was particularly impressed with the little G and it had a great smokiness to it. Their rosé was also quite nice. However my favorite was their sparkling rosé. It was so fresh and crisp and I just could see it pairing with so many different things. It would also be a great wine to take to a party and share with friends. Our host was friendly and knowledgeable. He was very passionate about the wines. I would definitely recommend Rotie cellars read more

We love the people and wines at Rotie Cellars! The Big G is a stunner and we buy the Northern Blend every year. Only compliant is the tasting room feels cold; There's lots of concrete and it was a winter visit. read more

I have been a Rotisian for many years and am left with each experience feeling pampered and delighted for both the hospitality and collection of wines. Jeff (man bun), was very nice and knowledgeable along with Coco and Liz! Thank you Rotie! read more

Just "Wow." My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting this exceptional winemaker in the Rocks AVA just outside of Walla Walla. We were immediately impressed with how lovely the very modern tasting room was...elevated enough to see the fields of vines growing on all sides with plenty of outdoor patio space available. The wine is some of the best in the area. Crafted by a master blender, the offerings produce robust taste with a velvety soft touch. Nearly every bottle offered can be ready to delight as young wine, or kept to develop additional character over time. The service was outstanding (special shout out to Bridget) and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Great wine with a beautiful view! There is something for everyone on their tasting menu - we had multiple reds, a rose and a white. All were really balanced. My husband likes red wine and i prefer white wine and the variety they offered was wonderful. We just had to take two bottles! Highly recommend! read more

We had a really fun visit. Coco served us and she was great, fun & knowledgeable. The wines were great, big yet nuanced. And it was fun being right in the middle of the "Rocks" vineyard. Definitely recommend a visit!! read more

Outstanding tasting today with Lance and winemaker Kevin. Very very generous assortment of wonderful wines. Some serious delicious whites and outstanding reds. For the price, all Rotie Cellars wines are an incredible value. They get it. Today our favs were 15 Northern Blend and the Homage a predominately Mourvèdre blend. Atmosphere is comfortable, modern and very private. read more

WE have been here twice...we realize it was fall release TODAY but these folks are never nice...never welcoming and not accommodating.... JOIN this club if you can't get wine anywhere else.... read more

The second we stepped out of our car we were warmly greeted. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. No pretensious vibes at all but all great wines. We were so pleasantly surprised that every wine we sipped, we immensely enjoyed. No B.S. Just good wine. Highly recommend. Good vibes, good wine, good atmosphere. You can't beat it. read more

This review is for the employee that seated us for a tasting today and not the Wine. Let me tell the server was quick to announce "Be Careful of what you say I'm a Liberal". Number one we never talk Politics and please don't assume what our political views are. I think that their employees need to be trained not to announce their political views what ever side of the aisle your on. Please respect the guest as not to alienate the other 50% of your guests. We then payed for our tasting and politely left without buying any wine. read more

Beautiful space, friendly service, tasty wine... if you're visiting Walla Walla, make sure Rotie is on your list! The day we visited, they had a food truck (pizza) out front - looked really good, but we didn't try it. Be sure to make an appt, especially if visiting over a weekend. read more

Very impressed with this second floor tasting room in downtown Walla Walla. Maddie is knowledgeable, friendly and not pushy at all... We enjoyed sharing our wine know how and learning from hers. Value added? Her lovely wine dog, Bailey! Bought four cases and will definitely be back!! read more

Rotie Cellars - Second floor tasting. - Wineries Near Me - Milton-Freewater, Washington

Loved my experience here! Wine was so delicious!!! Even now it makes me want to have a glass. Service wise, the lady that served the tasting was amazing! She was personable & great at telling the story of the wine. Highly recommend coming here! read more

We are on our honeymoon and we've been on a road trip through the coast these last 2 weeks. We started in Napa Valley and have worked our way north and we were recommended Rotie Cellars, and we are beyond happy with that recommendation! My wife and I had the best time drinking and learning about wines by Jeff who is absolutely the best!! He made us feel at home, he explained to us in detail every single wine he poured, and also gave us some background on the architect that built their tasting room. I told my wife afterwards, I can't remember the last time I enjoyed and had this much fun drinking wine. Thank you Jeff and Rotie Cellars for this wonderful memory on our honeymoon!! read more

So disappointing!!! So many better wineries in the area. The atmosphere is nice but the wine is marginal, at best. We've done 9 wineries in two days (plus two tastings downtown), none of them charged $30 per person for a tasting. This was the only winery we did not buy a bottle from. Our server all but pushed us into buying a $65 bottle "because the wine is only $5". The couple we were with bought a bottle "as it's only $5." I paid their ridiculous tasting fee (highest in the area) out of principle. Not worth the tasting fee and don't be pressured into buying a wine you don't like. There are to many places with great wines at good prices. Think twice before visiting. read more

Beautiful venue. Knowledgeable staff. Wonderful wines. Don't miss this tasting opportunity.

Top quality wines, lovely people working the tasting room. Beautiful facility in The Rocks District.

Last stop in our 2 day Walla Walla getaway... Nice ambience upstairs with good wine! The Southern Red was the winner - all 3 of us bought a bottle. read more

Oh YUM did we LOVE Rotie's wines!! Nicely located tasting room upstairs with a bird's eye view of a major intersection in downtown Walla Walla. It's a small operation with a friendly and fun approach to winemaking. This was taken directly from the Rotie website: 2008 Southern Blend 100% Tank Fermented with Malic fermentation stopped completely makes this wine super crisp. The Rousanne was grown in Horse Heaven Hills while the Viognier was grown at Seven Hills East in Walla Walla AVA. We're excited about this wine. Mostly because I can't wait for the 100 degree day I get to crack this baby, chilled to 40 degrees, poolside with my new banana hammock. Come get some. We bought several bottles after tasting there twice over the weekend! It was the Autumn Release weekend so they had a nice spread of meats and cheeses out that complimented their wine selection. Seems like many of the local wine industry folk like his wines since it was recommended to us by several people and we kept bumping into staff from other tasting rooms during our 2 visits. No tasting fee the weekend we were there. This will probably be our first winery destination when we head out to Walla Walla again. Look for Rotie to climb the wine charts soon! read more

This was such an amazing experience! Location and building is gorgeous! The entire staff was very inviting and just fun! Very professional and accommodating! If you are looking for a great experiencing with great service and wine definitely make you have to check them out! read more

Lovely upstairs tasting room in downtown Walla Walla. Tasted through 6 wines: 4 whites and 2 reds. Loved the rose and viognier. Lance oversaw our tasting and did a great job teaching us about the wine, region and differences with Rotie Cellars wines. Highly recommend you stop by this hidden gem. read more