{"id":1,"name":"Adamant Cellars","image_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gps-cs-s/AC9h4noUOHhtw_XwdmCeWxjGBo-wU4TrtNj9tbz0jFBY1kKQRmKtrTF5VOGfHhRsWjXoFzJ0T3uzZ-AExRkgmb34_8UK6dnkqoYGgTgaXzmI8le5WUTMQ4kYDCnYjuhCokJk3_U16S_c=w408-h280-k-no","district":"Airport","hours":"Thu-Sun 11am-5pm","hours_type":"limited","dog_friendly":true,"red_wine":true,"white_wine":true,"bubbles":false,"brewery":false,"woman_owned":false,"year_established":2006,"winemaker":"Devin Stinger","website":"http://www.adamantcellars.com/","phone":"+1 509-529-4161","address":"525 E Cessna Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States","description":"In a stone cellar on the Airport ridge, Devin & Debra Stinger coax pepper‑spiced Syrah and honeyed Sauvignon from Walla Walla’s bones, each bottle a watercolor of terroir and time.","lat":46.087168,"lng":-118.2713439,"appt_url":"https://square.site/book/8AK8PD1TKKYX8/adamant-cellars-walla-walla-wa","walk_in":false,"tasting_fee":"No Tasting Fee","explorer_tags":[],"profile":"## Adamant Cellars — Winery Knowledge Profile\n\n### Founding Story & History\n\nAdamant Cellars was established in the summer of 2006 by husband-and-wife team Devin and Debra Stinger, realizing what they describe as a 20-year dream. Both serve as owners and winemakers, bringing a shared passion for crafting wines that honor the integrity of Walla Walla Valley fruit. The winery's tasting room and production facility are housed in a historically significant location at the Walla Walla airport — a renovated World War II-era mess hall and adjoining aircraft maintenance building that once served as training grounds for the distinguished 91st Heavy Bombardment Group.\n\n### Winemaker Philosophy & Style\n\nDevin and Debra Stinger describe their winemaking approach as uncompromised, with a focus on retaining varietal and vintage integrity. The goal is to produce wines that are balanced, approachable, and elegant, naturally capturing the essence of select grapes and the Walla Walla Valley terroir. Fruit is ripened to perfection, harvested with varietal integrity in mind, and carefully nurtured through cellar aging.\n\n### Vineyard Sources\n\nAdamant Cellars draws from several distinct vineyard sites across the region:\n\n- **Dwelley Vineyard** — A 20-acre vineyard in Walla Walla, sourced for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.\n- **Philips Vineyard** — An estate vineyard planted in 2008, growing two Spanish varietals: Tempranillo and Albariño.\n- **Les Collines** — Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, providing Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Syrah.\n- **Minnick Hills Vineyard** — Situated just northeast of Walla Walla at an elevation of 1,150 feet, sourced for Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot.\n- **Knox Road Vineyard** — Located just west of the Red Mountain AVA, the source for the Counoise grape used in their Rosé and an upcoming light-bodied red wine.\n\n### Signature Wines & Varieties\n\nAdamant Cellars specializes in Walla Walla AVA varietals with a notably diverse portfolio. Their lineup includes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Semillon, Tempranillo, Albariño, Counoise-based Rosé, and a forthcoming light-bodied red from the Counoise grape. The inclusion of Spanish varieties Tempranillo and Albariño from their estate Philips Vineyard sets them apart within the Walla Walla wine community.\n\n### Wine Club — The Joy Club\n\nAdamant Cellars offers a wine club called the **Joy Club**, which is free to join and ships three times per year. Members may choose from three participation levels:\n\n- **Full Case** — 30% discount, member selects wines, complimentary shipping\n- **Six Bottle** — 20% discount, member selects wines, complimentary shipping\n- **Three Bottle** — 20% discount, winemaker selects wines\n\nMembers can specify preferences for all reds or all whites. Shipments include technical and tasting notes, along with occasional recipes and food pairing suggestions. Additional perks include invitations to private Joy Club receptions and dinners, and priority notifications for new and limited-release wines. Members commit to a minimum of two shipments before cancelling.\n\n### Tasting Room & Visitor Experience\n\nThe tasting room is open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. (March through December), with January, February, and December available by scheduled appointment only. Groups of 10 or more and bus tours are asked to schedule off-hour appointments. The winery also carries handcrafted jewelry by Black Butterfly. Visitors flying in can take advantage of Alaska Airlines' Taste and Tote program, which allows Frequent Flyer members to check their first case of wine free from the Walla Walla, Tri-Cities/Pasco, or Yakima airports.","somm_notes":[{"title":"Adamant Cellars — Somm's Take","content":"Devin and Debbie are great people. They focus on limited-production, approachable wines made from Walla Walla Valley fruit, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah."},{"title":"Patti's notes on Adamant","content":"Devin and Debbie are great people, they focus on limited-production, approachable wines made from Walla Walla Valley fruit, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah."},{"title":"Patti's notes on Dama","content":"This woman-owned winery is a must-visit when you're downtown. The bubbles are great-and Mary makes a killer Grenache!"}],"wines":[],"patti":null,"visitor_ratings":[{"source":"yelp","rating":4.4,"count":11},{"source":"tripadvisor","rating":4.4,"count":15}],"sample_reviews":[],"critic_scores":[],"community_scores":[{"wine_name":"Syrah Artisan","vintage":2019,"score":92,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Very sold effort featuring plum, bramble, floral, spices and smoked meat. Medium plus finish. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah Artisan","vintage":2017,"score":92,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Very nice Syrah with red currants, dust, earth, pepper and mild spices. Good concentration and medium plus finish. Drink now to 2029. ("},{"wine_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker's Select","vintage":2009,"score":91,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Heavy on the bell pepper otherwise this would have scored better but also features sour cherry, earth, coffee beans and a buttery finish. Good use of oak on this one. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2012,"score":90,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Dark fruits, charcoal, earth and minerals. Good but not in the league of many of the other Syrah's tasted on this night. 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