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Echolands Plans April Grand Opening of Walla Walla Winery and Hospitality Center

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

WALLA WALLA, Wash., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Echolands Winery of Walla Walla will welcome guests to its new state-of-the-art facility, Echolands Estate, with doors open to the public on April 3. The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State. At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center. Shaped by the shared vision of co-owners Doug Frost, Master of Wine and Master Sommelier, and Conservationist Brad Bergman, Echolands Estate will showcase the full potential of terroir-driven Walla Walla wines across many sub-appellations and styles, with a special focus on hospitality and making wine accessible for all. Lending years of experience to the team mission, Winemaker & General Manager Brian Rudin and Hospitality Director Jenna Bicknell are leading all operations for the new estate, including viticulture, winemaking and guest experience.

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  • The stunning 341-acre site, located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, features the highest-elevation winery in Walla Walla and some of the highest elevations in Washington State.
  • At the cutting edge of sustainable building design, Echolands Estate houses a dedicated production and barrel facility together with a breathtaking tasting room and visitors' center.
  • "The opening of Echolands Estate represents the culmination of a five-year vision to welcome guests to experience this special corner of our valley.
  • As a sommelier and winery owner, my mission is to work with the team to deliver a hospitality experience that's as memorable as our wines."