About Woodward Canyon Winery
A stop at Woodward Canyon Winery makes the most sense when you understand what sets this winery experience apart within Walla Walla. Woodward Canyon was founded in 1981 by Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small and is one of Washington's most influential family wineries. Its Lowden home is part of the state's modern wine history. The wine program at Woodward Canyon Winery adds the next layer to the experience. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay are longstanding strengths, supported by estate farming and relationships with leading Washington vineyards. If a particular Woodward Canyon Winery wine or vintage matters to you, check the current offerings before visiting.
The experience on site gives Woodward Canyon Winery much of its personality. The experience at Woodward Canyon Winery becomes useful when its pace, setting and access level are described honestly. The historic property offers tasting, food and garden space in a calm westside setting. It is an ideal first or final stop for visitors seeking context and consistency. For planning, Woodward Canyon Winery is currently best treated as public historic winery tasting and food; reservations optional but useful. The strongest reason to add Woodward Canyon Winery is when its character matches what your group wants from the day.
Travelers most likely to appreciate Woodward Canyon Winery are Washington wine newcomers, collectors and history-minded travelers. At Woodward Canyon Winery in Lowden, grouping nearby producers creates a better day than repeatedly crossing the valley between distant districts. Because Walla Walla mixes destination estates with very small producers, Woodward Canyon Winery works best when paired with a nearby stop that offers a different scale or style. A little planning will make a visit to Woodward Canyon Winery smoother. Use current visitor information for food, groups and special experiences rather than relying on inherited hours. Even with public tasting available at Woodward Canyon Winery, hours, events and reservation policies can change, so check the current visitor information before heading out.