{"id":96,"name":"Gifford Hirlinger","image_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gps-cs-s/AC9h4nrkuLaY1kKxxz-aDLI3B1aFH71gMy6th-oankA8cCiMHDWq0geY_k6Bp0UTEsQm9vCe-_U5-K7Xeve2g-PW7Vj-sfdTOEQu9KQTM7AW3GTLUl0sUuoeQfHnVMVn1cHiWtbepB13=w408-h306-k-no","district":"South","hours":"Friday-Sunday, 11am to 5pm","hours_type":"limited","dog_friendly":true,"red_wine":true,"white_wine":true,"bubbles":false,"brewery":false,"woman_owned":false,"year_established":2001,"winemaker":"Mike Berghan","website":"http://www.giffordhirlinger.com/","phone":"+1 509-301-9229","address":"1450 Stateline Rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States","description":"The Berghan family’s estate, founded in 2001, farms sustainably and takes a hands‑off approach, letting Walla Walla fruit speak for itself","lat":46.0008952,"lng":-118.3445899,"appt_url":"https://gifford-hirlinger.obtainwine.com/reservation","walk_in":false,"tasting_fee":null,"explorer_tags":["bold reds","dog","experi","knowledge"],"profile":"# Gifford Hirlinger — Winery Knowledge Profile\n\n## Founding Story\n\nGifford Hirlinger was established in 2001 by the Berghan family. The winery is a small, family-owned estate operation located in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley. From the outset, the Berghan family dedicated themselves to producing exceptional wines with a true sense of \"place\" — a guiding philosophy that reflects their commitment to expressing the unique terroir of their estate through both their farming and winemaking approach.\n\n## Winemaker\n\nThe winemaker on record in the database is Mike Berghan, a member of the founding Berghan family. Beyond his family connection to the winery's founding, no additional details about his formal training, educational background, or prior career path are present in the scraped content.\n\n## Vineyard Sources\n\nGifford Hirlinger is described explicitly as an **estate grown** winery, meaning the wines are produced from grapes grown on their own property rather than sourced from outside contracted vineyards. The estate is situated in the Walla Walla Valley AVA. The scraped content does not provide further detail on specific vineyard block names, acreage, soil types, elevations, or additional farming certifications beyond the winery's stated commitment to **sustainable farming practices**.\n\n## Winery Character & Identity\n\nWhat most distinctly defines Gifford Hirlinger is the combination of estate growing and a **hands-off winemaking style**. The winery's stated mission centers on allowing the fruit and the land to speak for themselves, with minimal intervention in the cellar. This philosophy, paired with sustainable farming, reflects a producer focused on authenticity and terroir expression rather than heavy manipulation. As a small, family-run operation, the winery carries an intimate, craft-oriented identity within the Walla Walla Valley wine community.\n\n---\n\n*Note: The scraped website content provided was minimal. Sections covering signature wines, tasting notes, wine club details, tasting room hours and visitor experience, and accolades contained no usable information in the text retrieved. A more complete profile can be built if additional pages — such as wine portfolio, visit, or club pages — are scraped and provided.*","somm_notes":[{"title":"Patti's notes on Gifford","content":"An absolute hidden gem! Mike's been making wine since 2001, and everything he crafts is top-notch-but the Petite Verdot is hands-down my favorite. You've got to visit!"}],"wines":[{"name":"Estate Sauvignon Blanc","vintage":"","variety":"Sauvignon Blanc","price":"$30.00"},{"name":"Estate Rose'","vintage":"","variety":"Rosé","price":"$25.00"},{"name":"Stateline Red Blend","vintage":"","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$25.00"},{"name":"Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Estate Tempranillo","vintage":"","variety":"Tempranillo","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Estate Petit Verdot","vintage":"","variety":"Petit Verdot","price":"$45.00"},{"name":"Estate Rosé","vintage":"","variety":"Rosé","price":"$25.00"}],"patti":null,"visitor_ratings":[{"source":"tripadvisor","rating":5.0,"count":14},{"source":"yelp","rating":4.9,"count":27}],"sample_reviews":[],"critic_scores":[],"community_scores":[{"wine_name":"Syrah Obligatory","vintage":2018,"score":93,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Fruit forward Syrah featuring blackberries, ripe plums and Bing Cherries. Adds some smoke and earthiness on the finish. Drinking well right now but could be held for 5 plus years. ("},{"wine_name":"Stateline Red","vintage":2012,"score":91,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.1/5 (36 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Petit Verdot Estate Walla Walla Valley","vintage":2009,"score":91,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Well made with floral, spice, toast points, dust and cherry. Medium finish. 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