Save The Date: February 2-3, 2025

As the Walla Walla Valley continues to pique curiosities around the globe, this event provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with over 40 Walla Walla Valley wineries and winemakers and sample, side-by-side, the wine crafted from the unique growing sites of the Walla Walla Valley AVA and surrounding areas. An AVA acclaimed for its red wines, Walla Walla Valley winemakers are also crafting elegant, subtle whites and rosés and utilize this event to showcase new releases.

Must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Proof of age is required at check-in. 

Click HERE for more information. 

Save The Date: February 23-24, 2025

As the Walla Walla Valley continues to pique curiosities around the globe, this event provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with over 30 Walla Walla Valley wineries and winemakers and sample, side-by-side, the wine crafted from the unique growing sites of the Walla Walla Valley AVA and surrounding areas. An AVA acclaimed for its red wines, Walla Walla Valley winemakers are also crafting elegant, subtle whites and rosés and utilize this event to showcase new releases. 

Must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Proof of age is required at check-in. 

Click HERE for more information.

Current Crest Club Members, don't miss out on being a member at these participating Westside Wineries for the entire month of March! 

Westside Wine Club Celebration in Walla Walla, WA March 1st- 31st

Throughout the entire month of March, we're celebrating Washington's best Wine Club Members! As a Woodward Canyon Crest Club member, you are invited to enjoy club benefits at many of our favorite neighboring wineries.

Join our Crest Club Today!

Stop by Woodward Canyon to pick up your Westside Wine Club Celebration Card, then simply present it at any of the participating wineries to start enjoying their membership discounts and perks immediately!

Save The Date: March 2-3, 2025

Connect with Walla Walla Valley wineries and winemakers and sample, side-by-side, the wine crafted from the unique growing sites of the Walla Walla Valley AVA and surrounding areas.

Must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Proof of age is required at check-in. 

Click HERE for more information.

The Washington State Wine Commission is hosting a must-attend event for food & wine lovers featuring tastings, pairings and cooking demos from Washington’s top chefs & vintners! The nation’s largest single-region wine & food festival kicks off this March 15th & 16th in Seattle! Tickets are available now, Click HERE for more information.

All across the Walla Walla Valley, spring delights with its return. Vines are awakening with bursting buds, fields and trees grow green and flowers begin to bloom. This weekend ushers in another great wine season in the Valley and it’s also the perfect time to stock up on newly released wines. Come shake off the winter blues and join us in celebrating the arrival of spring and the first official wine weekend of the year!

Our garden seating is open for lounging in the spring sunshine, enjoying picnics with some beautiful new releases, as well as challenging friends to an exciting game of cornhole! 

Featured lineup: 

TBD

When: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Woodward Canyon Reserve House, 11920 Old Highway 12 Lowden, WA 99360

Enjoy an intimate evening with our Woodward Canyon owners. The night will consist of a coursed dinner paired with some of our finest Woodward Canyon wines including a special library offering. Take a tour of the library and enjoy this special experience that is not to be missed! More details to come soon!

Price: $225 per person, including gratuity | Crest Club Members $210 per person, including gratuity.

Reservations: Email michelle@woodwardcanyon.com, seating is very limited to this intimate and memorable occasion.

Warm weather is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of Woodward Canyon's latest vintages? Join us for Spring Release Weekend, where you'll be among the first to taste our newest offerings, many of which are exclusive to the winery!

Here's what awaits you:

Be among the first: Sample our highly anticipated new releases!
Go behind the scenes: Chat with our knowledgeable Woodward Canyon team and get the inside scoop on the inspiration and meticulous crafting behind these exciting new wines.
Exclusive access: Discover wines you won't find anywhere else, available only at the winery during Spring Release Weekend.

Tasting Details:

Reservations are not required.
Tasting fee: $25 (refundable with a $50+ purchase).
Complimentary tasting for Crest Club members.

Don't miss this opportunity to savor the taste of spring and experience the newest gems from Woodward Canyon. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Featured Spring Release Lineup:

TBD

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Woodward Canyon's Rick and Darcey Small on a luxurious 8-day river cruise from Burgundy to Provence. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin on this exquisite journey through southern France. Come aboard and enjoy Uniworld's boutique river cruise experience! 

Cruise the Rhône and Saône rivers, enjoying the region’s incomparable wine and cuisine and discovering its many treasures. Stroll the very streets of Arles made famous by Van Gogh. Visit Avignon’s majestic Palace of the Popes. Experience “Village Day” in enchanting Viviers. And for those who wish for a more active exploration of the area, you can hike the vineyards of the Rhône and pedal through Lyon, a city designed with bike riders in mind. Explore unforgettable “Burgundy & Provence” where tradition is as deeply rooted as the historic grapevines on the hills.

While on board the ship, Rick and Darcey look forward to sharing hand-picked wines from our extensive library during private wine events, including a welcome reception, tasting and hosted dinners.  

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity! Book your spot today by contacting Amy Olmsted of Ultimate Travels at 714-345-9293 or visit https://traveljoy.com/bookings/uGSBLE7WVEwurEEZZhDQQWbE. Discounts are available for bookings made before June 30, 2024. Book today and save! 

We hope to set sail with you in October 2025!

Wine Program Highlights

• 8-day luxury cruise hosted by Woodward Canyon's Founding Owners, Rick Small and Darcey Fugman-Small
• Onboard wine education program featuring incomparable Woodward Canyon wines
• Private shipboard events including, seminar & wine tasting and group dinners
• Optional pre-cruise or post-cruise extensions
• Uniworld’s complimentary shore excursions in every port
• Unlimited beverages including wine, beer and spirits
• $150 per person onboard credit 
• $100 savings per person for River Heritage Club (previous Uniworld Cruisers)

What's included in this trip:

• 7 Nights Cruising
• 6 Days of Included Excursions
• 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites 
• 19 Meals (including 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner)
• All gratuities onboard
• All scheduled airport transfers
• Choice of excursions curated exclusively for Uniworld guests
• Unlimited choice of premium spirits and wines
• Masterfully prepared fine dining
• Outstanding service and special in-room pampering
• Elegant and well-appointed riverview suites
• Multitude of wellness opportunities
• Shipwide internet and Wi-Fi access

2025 Itinerary aboard Uniworld’s S.S. Catherine

Day 1 | Lyon                                                Embark
Day 2 | Lyon                                                Take a Lyon panoramic tour with Traboules visit
Day 3 | Macon (Beaune)                             Burgundy landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices
Day 4 | Tain - l’Hermitage                            Hike the terraced vineyards of Hermitage for a wine-tasting
Day 5 | Viviers                                             Ardeches Village Day
Day 6 | Avignon                                           Visit the impressive Palace of the Popes
Day 7 | Arles                                                Stroll by medieval houses and ancient ruins in Arles
Day 8 | Arles                                                Disembark (transfer to Marseille airport)

Unveiling the magic of southern France! Click here to step aboard the S.S. Catherine.