{"id":82,"name":"Amavi Cellars","image_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gps-cs-s/AC9h4nrHfFgneL0u-cNe7ye7mfwxwoYwT9TSJEMUpmFGtG-Yk-0_fqdEX0SQ2Lh59DiWIRSVTiNUh5f4AjTZ9emNIQ73Kgoc0eBmAH9LE7OkiGPBi7VvcFADKmtiTQLY2A9NR7aLT3be=w408-h306-k-no","district":"South","hours":"Sun–Thu 10am–5pm; Fri–Sat 10am–6pm","hours_type":"limited","dog_friendly":true,"red_wine":true,"white_wine":true,"bubbles":false,"brewery":false,"woman_owned":false,"year_established":2001,"winemaker":"Jean-Francois Pellet","website":"http://www.amavicellars.com/","phone":"+1 509-525-3541","address":"3796 Peppers Bridge Rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States","description":"From Seven Hills to Pepper Bridge, Swiss‑born Jean‑Francois Pellet crafts velvety Cabernet scented with rose, black cherry and river‑rock spice, letting Walla Walla’s sun and soils whisper through.","lat":46.0161547,"lng":-118.386097,"appt_url":"https://www.amavicellars.com/tours-tastings","walk_in":false,"tasting_fee":"$20 per person and can be refundable with 2 bottles purchased per tasting.","explorer_tags":["scenic","dog"],"profile":"# Amavi Cellars – Sommelier Knowledge Profile\n\n## Founding Story\n\nAmavi Cellars is currently marking a significant milestone: 25 years of winemaking in the Walla Walla Valley. The winery's anniversary messaging emphasizes honoring roots, the people behind every bottle, and a continuing journey — suggesting a deeply personal and community-oriented founding vision. The celebration frames Amavi not merely as a commercial enterprise but as an evolving story shaped by place, people, and purpose. Beyond this anniversary context, the scraped content does not provide specific details about the founders or the precise circumstances of the winery's establishment.\n\n## Vineyard Sources\n\nAmavi Cellars is an estate-focused producer, drawing fruit from seven named estate vineyards: **Seven Hills**, **Pepper Bridge**, **Les Collines**, **Octave**, **Goff**, **Stone Valley**, and **Summit View**. The winery describes these vineyards as producing some of the most sought-after grapes in Washington State. All seven are estate holdings rather than contracted sources.\n\nSustainability is a defining pillar of Amavi's vineyard identity. The winery describes itself as a leader in sustainable agriculture and implements a range of environmentally conscious farming practices. These include the use of drip irrigation paired with buried soil-moisture monitors to prevent water waste below the root zone, and the addition of compost to restore soil humus and organic matter. Rather than chemical intervention, Amavi relies on organic products such as sulfur and liquid fish oil to manage powdery mildew. Habitat preservation is also a priority: selective ground cover is left unmowed to support beneficial insects, wild roses are cultivated, and blackberry growth is maintained to provide winter habitat for a parasitic wasp that naturally controls leafhopper populations. These practices reflect a holistic, land-stewardship philosophy that goes beyond simple sustainability compliance.\n\n## Signature Wines\n\nAmavi Cellars produces wines across several varieties represented in their current release lineup. Their portfolio includes a **2025 Rosé**, a **2023 Cabernet Sauvignon**, a **2025 Sémillon**, and a **2024 Syrah**. This selection highlights a commitment to both red Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon), Rhône-inspired varieties (Syrah), and distinctive white and rosé expressions. The inclusion of Sémillon is particularly notable, as it is a variety with historical significance in Washington State and relatively rare among Walla Walla producers. The scraped content does not include detailed tasting notes or wine-specific descriptions for these bottlings.\n\n## Tasting Rooms\n\nAmavi Cellars operates tasting rooms in three locations. Their flagship experience is situated in Walla Walla's **southside district**, where guests enjoy scenic views of the Blue Mountains — a setting that connects the visitor experience directly to the agricultural landscape that defines the winery's identity. A second location is in **Woodinville, Washington**, positioned directly behind the Hollywood Schoolhouse, a well-known landmark in that wine-destination community. A third tasting room operates in **Vancouver**, described as being in the heart of new waterfront developments. All three locations offer bookable tasting experiences.\n\n## Winery Character\n\nAmavi Cellars' identity is rooted in a dual commitment to **estate viticulture** and **sustainable land stewardship**. With seven estate vineyards and 25 years of history in the Walla Walla Valley, the winery positions itself as both a regional anchor and an environmentally responsible producer. Their farming philosophy — blending precision water management, organic inputs, and habitat-conscious practices — reflects a winery that views the vineyard as an ecosystem to be protected, not merely a crop to be managed. The geographic reach of their tasting room network (from Walla Walla to Woodinville to Vancouver) suggests a winery investing in broad accessibility without sacrificing its estate-driven, place-based identity. The 25th anniversary framing — \"honoring our roots, the people behind every bottle\" — underscores a culture of continuity, craftsmanship, and gratitude that appears central to how Amavi presents itself to the world.\n\n---\n*Note: The scraped content did not yield sufficient detail to populate profiles for winemaker background, tasting notes, wine club tiers, or accolades. These sections should be supplemented when additional source material becomes available.*","somm_notes":[{"title":"Patti's notes on Amavi","content":"Be sure to grab a seat on their deck and take in that gorgeous view of the Blues. And don't miss the Semillon-it's a perfectly balanced white that really shines."}],"wines":[{"name":"Rosé","vintage":"2025","variety":"Rosé","price":"$30.00"},{"name":"Sémillon","vintage":"2025","variety":"Sémillon","price":"$30.00"},{"name":"Syrah","vintage":"2024","variety":"Syrah","price":"$42.00 - $360.00"},{"name":"Sémillon","vintage":"2024","variety":"Sémillon","price":"$28"},{"name":"Rosé","vintage":"2024","variety":"Rosé","price":"$28"},{"name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2023","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$42"},{"name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":"2023","variety":"Syrah","price":"$70.00"},{"name":"Syrah","vintage":"2023","variety":"Syrah","price":"$42"},{"name":"Cabernet Sauvignon Large Format Bottles","vintage":"2023","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$90.00 - $360.00"},{"name":"Syrah Large Format Bottles","vintage":"2023","variety":"Syrah","price":"$90.00 - $360.00"},{"name":"Ceres","vintage":"2023","variety":"","price":"$52"},{"name":"Ceres","vintage":"2022","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$57.00"},{"name":"Les Collines Syrah","vintage":"2022","variety":"Syrah","price":"$57.00"},{"name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":"2022","variety":"Syrah","price":"$70"},{"name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2022","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$90"},{"name":"Syrah","vintage":"2021","variety":"Syrah","price":"$47.00"},{"name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2019","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$55.00"}],"patti":null,"visitor_ratings":[{"source":"yelp","rating":4.5,"count":92},{"source":"tripadvisor","rating":4.4,"count":101}],"sample_reviews":[{"source":"yelp","reviewer":"Bradley N.","rating":null,"rating_max":5.0,"text":"I made an initial mistake in thinking of Amavi as the \"second label\" or \"sister winery\" of its older, more respectable sibling, Pepper Bridge.","date":null},{"source":"yelp","reviewer":"Cindy S.","rating":null,"rating_max":5.0,"text":"We went on a Sunday morning, sat on the deck with a lovely view and had a wine and cheese pairing and a wine and chocolate pairing.","date":null}],"critic_scores":[{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2021,"score":95,"source":"Jeb Dunnuck","critic":"Jeb Dunnuck","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Sémillon","vintage":2022,"score":94,"source":"Northwest Wine Report","critic":"Northwest Wine Report","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2020,"score":94,"source":"Northwest Wine Report","critic":"Northwest Wine Report","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":94,"source":"Wine & Spirit","critic":"Wine & Spirit","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":94,"source":"Jeb Dunnuck","critic":"Jeb Dunnuck","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":94,"source":"International Wine Report","critic":"International Wine Report","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2019,"score":94,"source":"Wine & Spirit","critic":"Wine & Spirit","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2019,"score":94,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Les Collines Syrah","vintage":2021,"score":93,"source":"Jeb Dunnuck","critic":"Jeb Dunnuck","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Les Collines Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":93,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":93,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Stone Valley Syrah","vintage":2019,"score":93,"source":"James Suckling","critic":"James Suckling","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2019,"score":93,"source":"Wine Enthusiast","critic":"Wine Enthusiast","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2019,"score":93,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"Ceres","vintage":2019,"score":93,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null}],"community_scores":[{"wine_name":"Les Collines Vineyard Syrah","vintage":2017,"score":94,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.4/5 (49 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Syrah Stone Valley Vineyard","vintage":2019,"score":93,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Nice showing featuring bramble, crushed stone, blueberries, white pepper and dried herbs. Medium plus finish. ("},{"wine_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2020,"score":92,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.2/5 (57 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":92,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.2/5 (36 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2016,"score":92,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Pepper, raspberries, boysenberries, spice, earth and road tar. Medium to long finish. Very balanced wine with aging potential. Drink not to 2024. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2011,"score":92,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Blueberries, earth, white pepper, spice and floral notes. This is well put together and will drink well for at least another 5 years. Medium plus finish. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2019,"score":91,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Very nice base bottling effort and good value. Underbrush, black pepper, game, blue currents and dust. Medium plus finish. This should drink well for a decade. ("},{"wine_name":"Sémillon","vintage":2017,"score":91,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.1/5 (27 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley","vintage":2016,"score":91,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Pepper, dust, fragrant wine with nice fruit components on the finish. Medium plus and good acidity. this should age for another decade. ("},{"wine_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley","vintage":2015,"score":90,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Good wine with cherry, plum, dust and mild oak. Complex finish and very drinkable now. This should age for another 8 plus years. 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