BBQ Weekend- Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Woodward Canyon’s Reserve House restaurant will be featuring pulled pork sandwiches from our on-site smoker this weekend. In addition to our regular menu, Chef Arturo Tello will also be featuring creamy coleslaw, corn on the cob, corn salad and ice tea. Enjoy your meal at a communal table inside or individual tables on the covered porches with views of the garden and neighboring vineyard. 

The Reserve House restaurant is located next to Woodward Canyon Winery at 11920 West Highway 12 in Lowden, WA and is open for lunch Friday through Sunday from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. For more information, or to make reservations, please call the winery at (509) 525-4129.

Top 100 Most Influential U.S. Winemakers

Woodward Canyon's Rick Small is number 29 on the "Top 100 Most Influential U.S. Winemakers" list written by Michael Cervin. To read more of the article, please click here.

"29-Rick Small of Washington’s Woodward Canyon was instrumental in establishing the Walla Walla AVA, and forming his winery in 1981. Since that time, Small has consistently produced premium, award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Grenache, Dolcetto and other varietals, proving that the region was capable of producing top quality wine. Housed in a restored 1870's farmhouse, the winery has always focused on sustainable practices both in the vineyard and in the day-to-day operations at the winery."

Zinfandel Chronicles Tastes 1998 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon

Zinfandel Chronicles, by Tom Lee on April 1, 2013
"The reds from Woodward Canyon age as gracefully as anything produced in Washington. Bright violet in color. 14.4% ABV. Super ripe with a nose of candied cherries. Leather, tobacco, maraschino cherries, smoke, spice, chocolate, mint and cassis on the palate. The finish is rich, earthy and long. This wine is in a holding pattern – it’s largely unchanged from the bottle I had in the Summer of 2011. I will let my last few bottles cellar for another 3-5 years. My rating: 93 points." To read more, click here.

Special: "Artist Series" Vertical

Woodward Canyon is offering a vertical consisting of the 2008, 2009 and 2010 "Artist Series" wine. We have included the tasting notes and information about each artist. The three wines are packaged in a wooden, Woodward Canyon wine box. For more information or to order, please call the winery at (509) 525-4129 or send us an email at getthedirt@woodwardcanyon.com

"Washington Wine's Salt of the Earth: Rick Small of Woodward Canyon"

Zibby Wilder, from Seattle Weekly, recently interviewed Woodward Canyon's owner, Rick Small. Click on the link to read the interview.

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/voracious/2012/09/washington_wines_salt_of_the_e.php

Woodward Canyon's Fall Harvest

It is that time of year again at Woodward Canyon's Estate Vineyard: fall harvest. The vineyard and grape clusters are spectacular. The sugars, acid and tannin levels in this years vintage are going to produce delectable wines.

Speaking of fall harvest, we invite you to celebrate the spectacular Walla Walla Valley Fall Release Weekend with us. Tastes our award winning wines paired with a variety of scrumptious treats. Meet Rick and Darcey Small, the owners of Woodward Canyon, and Kevin Mott, Woodward Canyon's Winemaker. We will be tasting from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the entire weekend. If you have any questions, please give us a call at the winery at (509) 525-4129 or email us at getthedirt@woodwardcanyon.com. We look forward to see you!

Apple Galette Paired With 2011 "Washington State Chardonnay"

This beautiful apple galette was paired with Woodward Canyons 2011 "Washington State Chardonnay" at the Reserve House last weekend. The "Washington State Chardonnay" has beautiful flavors of Asian pear and crisp apple with aromatic notes of vanilla, spice and hazelnut. Paired with the cinnamon and brown sugars of the apple galette, this was a delectable dessert. If you are interested in next weeks dessert, please join us at the Reserve House. The Reserve House is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 11:30 AM. Reservations are not required for groups of five or fewer;  groups of six or more should email shari@woodwardcanyon.com or call the winery at (509) 525-4129 to make a reservation.