About Amavi Cellars
Amavi Cellars makes all of its wine from its own certified sustainable vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley, and the name blends the Latin roots for love and life. The tasting room is on Peppers Bridge Road in the Southside district, where the decks look out over the vineyard toward the Blue Mountains. The winery is celebrating 25 years and makes seven wines: Semillon, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon year-round, a Cabernet Franc rosé released in spring, two wines for club members, and a 100 percent Syrah from Stone Valley Vineyard released each late February in very small amounts.
Hours are Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A tasting is $20 and is refunded when you buy two bottles; the flight is four wines plus a featured fifth. Plan on about 75 minutes. Reservations are not required, and walk-ins are taken when there is room, but booking holds a time and a seating area: indoors, the East Deck, the dog-friendly North Deck, a private gazebo, or the lower patio, which is open for tastings on Saturdays and by appointment other days.
Families and children are welcome, though everyone in the party counts toward the reservation. Chocolate and cheese pairings can be added to any flight, and picnic tables on the lawn can be reserved by phone for up to four people, with wine sold by the bottle; outside food is not allowed. Groups of eight or more can be hosted, sometimes with a deposit.
Blue Mountain Lavender Farm in Lowden is about 25 minutes west on US Highway 12, with more than 25 varieties and a summer boutique, so a July visit can cover both.
What to do
- Taste a five-wine flight for $20, refunded with a two-bottle purchase (2026)
- Sit on the East Deck or North Deck with views of the Blue Mountains
- Add a chocolate or cheese pairing to your flight
- Reserve a lawn picnic table for up to four by phone
- Book the gazebo for a more private tasting
- Look for the Stone Valley Vineyard Syrah released each late February
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily; Cabernet Franc rosé released in spring, Stone Valley Syrah in late February
- Hours
- Posted on their website in 2026: Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Admission
- Tasting $20 per person, refunded with purchase of two bottles (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed (North Deck and Lower Level Patio only); service animals welcome everywhere
- Accessibility
- Certified service animals welcome in all areas
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Walk-ins are taken when possible, but a reservation guarantees your seating area
- Outdoor areas can close for wind, heat, rain or snow, and indoor seating may be at a different time
- Count every member of your party, including children, when you book
- Plan a designated driver if you are visiting several wineries
Pair it with a lavender farm
Blue Mountain Lavender Farm · about 25 minutes away
Blue Mountain Lavender Farm in Lowden is about 25 minutes west; stroll the lavender in summer and end the day on Amavi's deck.
Getting there
Questions
How much is a tasting at Amavi Cellars?
$20 per person, refunded when you buy two bottles. The flight is four wines plus a featured fifth.
Are dogs allowed?
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the North Deck and Lower Level Patio. Service animals are welcome everywhere.
Can I bring kids?
Yes, children and families are welcome; include everyone in your headcount when you reserve.
Do I need a reservation?
No, walk-ins are accepted when possible, but booking secures a time and seating area.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
