About Va Piano Vineyards
Va Piano Vineyards takes its name from an Italian proverb about going slowly and steadily to get somewhere safely and far, and the pace fits the place. The estate and winery sit on J.B. George Road in the Southside district south of downtown Walla Walla, among the valley's vineyards. The focus is small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and red blends made from the winery's own Walla Walla Valley estate vineyards, with some fruit from Columbia Valley growers. A few whites and a rosé are made in very limited amounts: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé.
The Main Estate tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and visits are by reservation only, so book a time on their website before you drive out. A tasting here is a chance to compare the estate reds side by side; the winery also pours a red blend called OX.
In town, Va Piano runs Bruno's, a downtown Walla Walla spot with indoor seating and outdoor tables when the weather allows, which makes an easy evening stop after a day in the countryside. The winery also has a tasting room in Bend, Oregon, and a wine club called La Famiglia that guarantees members allocations of the limited bottlings. Groups of six or more are asked to reserve ahead, and larger parties should contact the winery about arrangements.
Blue Mountain Lavender Farm in Lowden, west of Walla Walla along US Highway 12, is about 25 minutes away. It grows more than 25 lavender varieties and opens a boutique in summer, so a June or July day can start in the lavender rows and end with a reserved afternoon tasting on the south side of town.
What to do
- Taste estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and red blends at the Main Estate tasting room
- Look for the limited Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé
- Reserve a tasting time, daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Stop at Bruno's in downtown Walla Walla for indoor or patio seating
- Ask about the La Famiglia wine club for allocations of small-lot wines
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Main Estate tasting room listed as open daily, by reservation
- Hours
- Posted on their website in 2026: Main Estate tasting room daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m., by reservation only
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Tastings at the estate are by reservation only, so book before you go
- Groups of six or more should reserve ahead, and larger groups should contact the winery first
- Bruno's outdoor seating depends on the weather
- Plan a designated driver before a day of tasting in the valley
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; walk the lavender fields in summer, then come back for a reserved tasting.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Va Piano Vineyards?
Yes. The Main Estate tasting room on J.B. George Road is open by reservation only.
What hours is the estate tasting room open?
Their website lists daily hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What kinds of wine does Va Piano make?
Mostly small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and red blends from estate vineyards, plus very limited Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Rosé.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
