About Leonetti Cellar
In the Press: Named Washington’s best winery by Tasting Table in its July 2026 feature on the best winery in every US state.
Leonetti Cellar gives visitors a distinct way to experience Walla Walla, shaped by its own story, setting and scale. Leonetti was founded by Gary and Nancy Figgins and became Walla Walla's first modern commercial winery, helping establish the valley's national reputation. What you taste at Leonetti Cellar is an important part of why the stop feels different from its neighbors. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese form a highly allocated, cellar-worthy portfolio supported by estate vineyards and long family stewardship. If a particular Leonetti Cellar wine or vintage matters to you, check the current offerings before visiting.
On site, the hospitality style at Leonetti Cellar helps determine whether it is the right stop for your day. The experience at Leonetti Cellar becomes useful when its pace, setting and access level are described honestly. The producer is not an ordinary tourism stop. Access is primarily through the mailing list and limited member events. For planning, note that access at Leonetti Cellar is allocation-only benchmark producer; not normally open for public tasting.
The strongest reason to add Leonetti Cellar is when its character matches what your group wants from the day. Leonetti Cellar is best matched with collectors, Washington wine historians and readers researching the valley's foundational benchmark. When planning around Leonetti Cellar, group the rest of the day by Walla Walla district so more time goes to tasting and less to driving. Before heading to Leonetti Cellar, confirm the live visitor details. Even with public tasting available at Leonetti Cellar, hours, events and reservation policies can change, so check the current visitor information before heading out. The best visit to Leonetti Cellar is one that matches the destination's actual pace and hospitality rather than forcing it into an overpacked schedule.