{"id":92,"name":"Dusted Valley Winery","image_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMcQ2cBbAaUntEmz6pQcUn9PWlJCZC-scXgvVtX=w408-h271-k-no","district":"South","hours":"Thurs - Mon, 11AM - 5PM","hours_type":"limited","dog_friendly":true,"red_wine":true,"white_wine":true,"bubbles":true,"brewery":false,"woman_owned":false,"year_established":2003,"winemaker":"Chad Johnson, Corey Braunel","website":"http://dustedvalley.com/","phone":"+1 509-525-1337","address":"1248 Old Milton Hwy, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States","description":"Wisconsin transplants Chad Johnson and Corey Braunel farm three estate vineyards with sustainable low‑yield practices; their minimalistic wines and Blue Mountain vistas define Dusted Valley","lat":46.0243322,"lng":-118.3512597,"appt_url":"https://www.dustedvalley.com/visitus/","walk_in":false,"tasting_fee":"$20 per person waived with $40 minimum purchase.","explorer_tags":["bold reds"],"profile":"# Dusted Valley Winery — Knowledge Profile\n\n## Founding Story\n\nDusted Valley Winery is celebrating 21 years of operation, rooted in a family-grown winemaking tradition based in Walla Walla, Washington. The winery positions itself around producing world-class wines from both the Walla Walla Valley and the broader Columbia Valley appellations. The founding vision centers on family heritage and a commitment to crafting wines of exceptional quality from these premier Pacific Northwest growing regions.\n\n## Winemakers\n\nThe winery's database lists **Chad Johnson** and **Corey Braunel** as winemakers. No additional biographical detail, training background, or winemaking philosophy was present in the scraped website text.\n\n## Tasting Room\n\nDusted Valley offers visitors two tasting room locations — one in **Walla Walla** and one in **Edmonds**, Washington — making their wines accessible to wine enthusiasts both in wine country and in the greater Puget Sound region. No additional details regarding hours, specific location descriptions, or visitor experience specifics were present in the scraped content.\n\n## Wine Club\n\nDusted Valley operates a wine club called the **Stained Tooth Society**. The club is described as offering members \"ultimate choice,\" suggesting a flexible, member-driven allocation or selection model. Members also have the ability to purchase wines securely online through the winery's e-commerce platform. No additional details regarding club tiers, specific benefits, pickup events, or allocation wines were available in the scraped text.\n\n## Winery Character\n\nDusted Valley distinguishes itself through a combination of family ownership, two decades of established presence in the Walla Walla wine community, and a dual-appellation focus spanning both Walla Walla Valley and Columbia Valley. The \"family grown\" identity is a central pillar of the brand's messaging, and the winery's longevity — now marking 21 years — speaks to its sustained commitment to the region. The playful naming of their wine club, the **Stained Tooth Society**, reflects a lighthearted and approachable brand personality that complements their serious dedication to wine quality.\n\n---\n\n*Note: The scraped website content was limited in scope. Sections covering specific vineyard sources, soil types, farming practices, individual wine names, tasting notes, and press accolades could not be populated as that information was not present in the available text. Additional scraping of interior pages (e.g., wine portfolio, vineyard, and about pages) would be needed to complete those sections of the profile.*","somm_notes":[{"title":"Patti's notes on Dusted Valley","content":"If you're looking for wines crafted with fine French oak, this is the place for you. My personal favorite is the Mourvèdre-it's delicious."}],"wines":[{"name":"Sauvignon Blanc","vintage":"2024","variety":"Sauvignon Blanc","price":""},{"name":"Chardonnay","vintage":"2023","variety":"Chardonnay","price":""},{"name":"Pétillant Naturel","vintage":"2023","variety":"","price":""},{"name":"Ramblin' Rosé","vintage":"2023","variety":"Rosé","price":""},{"name":"Squirrel Tooth Alice","vintage":"2023","variety":"","price":""},{"name":"Wallywood","vintage":"2023","variety":"","price":""},{"name":"Rachis Syrah","vintage":"2022","variety":"Syrah","price":""},{"name":"Stained Tooth Syrah","vintage":"2022","variety":"Syrah","price":""},{"name":"Tall Tales Syrah","vintage":"2022","variety":"Syrah","price":""},{"name":"Petite Sirah","vintage":"2022","variety":"Petite Sirah","price":""},{"name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2022","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":""},{"name":"V.R. 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This wine is amazing. Dark fruits, smoke, black pepper, minerals, earth and roasted meat. Medium to long finish and concentrated. Stoney Vine Estate Vineyard and Breezy Slope Vineyard (Blue Mountain). One of the top wines at the Grand Tasting. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah Tall Tales Stoney Vine Vineyard Walla Walla Valley","vintage":2011,"score":94,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") OK this was great and showing really well. Tasted twice. Later pour was even better. Black olives, raspberries, spice, roasted meat and buttery finish. Concentration and long finish. Yes please! Drink now to 2028. 94 plus ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah Stained Tooth","vintage":2014,"score":93,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") I have to disagree with the tracker average on this one. Floral, roasted meats, blue fruits, earth and stones. Medium plus finish and great purity. This wine has another 5 plus years of enjoyment. I could see this improving in a few years. 93+ ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah Tall Tales Walla Walla Valley","vintage":2014,"score":93,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Spice, floral, white pepper, red currants and floral notes. This is not as intense as the 14 stained tooth. Very balanced and good acidity. This should evolve over the next 5 years. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah Tall Tales Walla Walla Valley","vintage":2019,"score":92,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Very solid showing with stone, mild funk, green olives, bacon fat and earth. While young shows future promise to improve. 92+ ("},{"wine_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2013,"score":92,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Really enjoyed the Syrah's and the Cab is excellent too. Cherry, spice, mild oak, cocoa and plum. Medium plus finish and this should be good to go through 2025. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah Reserve Walla Walla Valley","vintage":2007,"score":92,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Dusted brought it tonight with 2 great wines. Dark fruit, oak, smoke, roasted meats and earth. Concentration is there and long finish. Drink now to 2027. 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