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What is Walldeaux’s Story!?

The unique heritage of Walldeaux Smithie is a combination of old world and new world, with ties to the Bozeaux Vignerons, and the evolving locale of Walla Walla, Washington.  Therefore Walldeaux truly embodies an eclectic blend of tradition and innovative … Continue reading

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Wonderful finish to a Vintage weekend at Walla Walla

Vintage Walla Walla was a fun time out on the stormy town.  Not that Walla Walla thunderstorms are anything compared to many of the stormy states in the middle US.  However, it was fun having a reminder as to the … Continue reading

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Bottling again! Already?

Well,  it doesn’t seem like much time has passed and here we are bottling again out at Forgeron.  However, it is another wonderful sunny & breezy day to be bottling, although some of the workers not in the shade might disagree … Continue reading

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Walla Walla a New Destination

There’s something special about the wine cultivated, crushed and consumed in the Walla Walla Valley. From Cabernet Sauvignon, to Late Harvest Gewürztraminer, to my personal favorite Merlot, the blends and vintages are boundless and you are sure to find a … Continue reading

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The Bottling of a Classic

Chardonnay bottles on the way to the crimper Ever wonder how your favorite wines make it into the bottle, and onto the shelves?   On a sunny afternoon in Walla Walla, we bottled our wonderful Chardonnay.  While this is an … Continue reading

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Forgeron Cellars

Forgeron is the French word for blacksmith as our winery/tasting room was the former site of a blacksmith shop. The word “Forgeron” also has a slightly different meaning in French, referring to artisans who build with their hands combining experience … Continue reading

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