Wine Press Northwest has recently chosen Dunham Cellars for the 2008 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year. A panel of industry judges selected our winery based on a broad set of criteria including longevity, quality, reputation, industry involvement, facilities and other considerations. We are very honored to receive this distinguished award.

To kick off the Walla Walla Valley Spring Release weekend, we invite our Wine Club Members to join us for a special reception on Friday evening, May 2nd.   Please join us for the festivities featuring our new and current release wines, as well as light hors d'oeuvres and a chance to meet new friends!  Guests are welcome for an additional $20/person (refundable if guests join Wine Club that evening).

Please RSVP by April 25th. Click here to RSVP online, or for more information, please contact Allison Peck at wineclub@dunhamcellars.com or call the winery at 509-529-4685.

This valley-wide annual event is quickly approaching, and we can't wait!  Stop by the winery to taste our exciting new releases, and wander past walls of tulips beneath a ceiling suspended with daisies.  As always, our guests are invited to sample an array of delicious hors d'oeuvres and enjoy the sights and sounds all weekend, while tasting and shopping in our tasting room gift shop.  The NASCAR will again be on display, for those who missed it this winter!

Free to our Wine Club Members; $5 at the door for our other guests (refundable with wine purchase)

This is a beautiful weekend to enjoy a sky full of hot air balloons floating overhead, and to sample new Dunham wines while enjoying our gorgeous spring weather.

Free to our Wine Club Members; $5 at the door for our other guests (refundable with wine purchase)

Dunham Cellars is proud to announce the arrival of our new Winemaker, Dan Wampfler.  Dan's philosophy is "Winemaking is science applied to art."   A native of Michigan, Dan took his undergraduate and Master's degrees in enology from Michigan State University. He honed his skills at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Chateau Ste. Michelle's Canoe Ridge Winery, and Columbia Crest.  Armed with a sense of humor and a desire to work in a closely-knit team environment, Dan strives to demonstrate his passion for wine in every bottle.

To keep up with the growing demands of running a quality winery Eric Dunham is moving up to become Director of Wine.  Eric will continue to oversee all wine operations, and work closely with Dan to ensure consistency of the great Dunham wines you've come to know and love.

Eric Dunham will be participating as a featured winemaker in the upcoming Wines of Washington Pacific Coast Cruise with the Holland America Line.  During this 5 day cruise from San Diego, CA to Vancouver, BC, guests will enjoy wine and food presentations from Eric and other notable vintners and culinary experts from our great state!  There is still time to reserve a space on this cruise.  Click here for more information.

From Ken Hart, Vineyard Manager
We are proud to announce that our vineyards were recently awarded endorsement by the International Organization of Biological Control (IOBC).  The IOBC is a Switzerland-based program focused on sustainable farming practices.  We are delighted to be part of a very small handful of vineyards in Oregon and the Walla Walla Valley to hold this title.  The endorsement comes after 3 years of inspection by LIVE Inc, in Oregon, with whom we are also certified for sustainable farming.  Our vineyards have also received the Salmon Safe Endorsement, guaranteeing that our farming practices do not contribute to the pollution or silting of streams and rivers due to soil erosion and runoff water containing herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.  For more information on sustainable vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley, click here.

A spectacular one-of-a-kind gift for the Dunham wine-lover on your list!

3 Lewis Vineyard wines from the 2005 vintage - Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah - presented together in a custom wooden box stamped with the Dunham Cellars logo and Winemaker Eric Dunham's signature. Click here to order.

Retail price: $235.00  
Member price: $195.00

Lewis Estate Vineyard Yes. . . it's cherry cola again. But more structure, more black cherry, more. . . The vines are getting older; the wine is getting richer and more interesting. Thank you, Ken Lewis! Click here to order.

Retail price: $75.00
Member price: $63.75

Lewis Estate Vineyard  Washington State has been growing world-class Riesling for 30 years.  This 2007 Lewis Vineyard Riesling really shows its pedigree. . . White peach, honeysuckle, and hints of baking spices roll around on a richly woven palate with just enough minerality and structure to hold up to foods on the spicy side of life.  Only 529 cases produced.

Available May 1, 2008

Retail price:  $26.00 
Member price:  $22.10

Lewis Estate Vineyard  White pepper, licorice, and sweet cherry, plum and pomegranate in the nose.  These hints return with a vengeance in the silky, lush, fruit-laden mouth feel.  Nicely structured for laying down, but rich and soft with the tannins and fruit in balance to enjoy now!  Only 437 cases produced.

Available Spring, 2008

Retail price:  $75.00 
Member price:  $63.75

We would like to extend a special invitation to all of you not already a part of our Wine Club to join us now. We offer valuable discounts, advance notice on limited wines, wines made exclusively for Members and many other benefits. Learn more about our special Club on our website www.dunhamcellars.com/wine-club/membership-benefits/

We are now offering Dunham Cellars Gift Cards, available for purchase in any denomination, and in two great styles.  These cards are great way to tell your favorite wine lover that you are thinking of them!

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We love to hear from you. Any comments or questions can be directed to wine@dunhamcellars.com