About Woodward Canyon Winery
Woodward Canyon Winery was founded in 1981 by Rick Small in the Walla Walla Valley, making it one of the earliest estate wineries in the region and one of the founding voices in what became Washington's wine revolution. Small's Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from his own estate vineyard and purchased Walla Walla and Columbia Valley fruit, established that Washington wine could achieve elegance alongside power.
The Old Vines Cabernet, produced from 1976 plantings at the Champoux Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills, is one of Washington's most historically significant wines, old vine character and decades of vineyard history combining with Woodward Canyon's precise winemaking to produce Cabernet of extraordinary depth. The estate vineyard adjacent to the winery, planted in the early 1980s, continues to produce exceptional Merlot and Cabernet.
Woodward Canyon's tasting room in Lowden sits between the estate vineyard and historic farmland, maintaining the agricultural character that distinguished Walla Walla before wine tourism arrived. Rick's family continues to operate the winery with the same commitment to quality without celebrity that has characterized its four decades.
Woodward Canyon Winery was founded in 1981 by Rick Small in the Walla Walla Valley, making it one of the earliest estate wineries in the region and one of the founding voices in what became Washington's wine revolution.
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Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon,From 1976 Champoux Vineyard plantings, old vine Washington Cabernet of historic significance and remarkable depth.
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Estate Reserve Chardonnay,Walla Walla estate Chardonnay of Burgundian influence, one of Washington's finest examples of the variety.
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Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon,The flagship single-artist label wine, Walla Walla Cabernet of the highest critical standing, released with original art.
"Woodward Canyon Winery was founded in 1981 by Rick Small in the Walla Walla Valley, making it one of the earliest estate wineries in the region and one of the founding voices in what became Washington's wine revolution."
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Featured Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
From 1976 Champoux Vineyard plantings, old vine Washington Cabernet of historic significance and remarkable depth.
Chardonnay
Estate Reserve Chardonnay
Walla Walla estate Chardonnay of Burgundian influence, one of Washington's finest examples of the variety.
Merlot
Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon
The flagship single-artist label wine, Walla Walla Cabernet of the highest critical standing, released with original art.
Plan Your Visit
Location
11920 W US Hwy 12, Lowden, WA 99360
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodward Canyon Winery located?
Woodward Canyon Winery is located in 11920 W US Hwy 12, Lowden, WA 99360, in Washington State's Walla Walla Valley wine country.
What wines does Woodward Canyon Winery produce?
Woodward Canyon Winery produces wines from Walla Walla Valley AVA, focusing on the varieties that have defined Pacific Northwest wine country.
Can I visit Woodward Canyon Winery for wine tasting?
Daily 10am-5pm. Contact the winery directly to confirm current hours.
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