Newly opened tasting room marks new chapter for Bledsoe Family Winery, offering an elevated wine country experience
Walla Walla, WA – July, 2026 – Bledsoe Family Winery today announced the soft opening of its new tasting room in the Southside of the Walla Walla Valley, marking a new chapter for the winery and establishing a new home for the Bledsoe Family Winery tasting experience.
Located at 3599 Pepper’s Bridge Road, the new location offers indoor and outdoor tastings overlooking the vineyards, thoughtfully curated hospitality experiences and seasonal events for Bledsoe Family Winery Inner•Circle Club members, community members and visitors traveling to Walla Walla.
The winery will officially commemorate the grand opening on August 29, with a celebration for Inner•Circle Club members, neighboring wineries, and trade. The grand opening event also marks the closure of Bledsoe Family Winery’s current tasting room in downtown Walla Walla as the winery transitions to its new home.
“Moving our tasting experience to the Southside of the Walla Walla Valley is an exciting milestone for Bledsoe Family Winery. It brings our guests closer to the vineyards, the growers and the agricultural heritage that shape every bottle we make.” said Josh McDaniels, CEO and Director of Winemaking and Partner of Bledsoe Wine Estates. “We always envisioned creating a place that reflects the land and the people behind the wines, and we’re excited to share the sights, flavors and spirit of the Walla Walla Valley with more visitors. Our supporters have been so loyal to us and this building is for them.”
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Bledsoe Family Winery’s newest wine releases, including the winery’s Estate Red blend and its new sparkling wine, alongside its current portfolio of Walla Walla Valley wines.
“The Walla Walla Valley has always been home base for my family, Josh’s family, and many of our fantastic team, and we’re proud to continue investing in the community that has shaped us,” said Drew Bledsoe, Founder of Bledsoe Wine Estates. “We hope this is the kind of place where people settle in, share a great bottle of wine, reconnect with old friends and make a few new ones along the way.”
Bledsoe Wine Estates has experienced significant growth in its nearly twenty-year history. With three distinct wine brands and their new venture, The Bledsoe|McDaniels Olive Mill, Bledsoe Wine Estates now has wineries and tasting rooms in Washington and Oregon, including the Willamette Valley and Bend, Oregon. Walla Walla is also home to the Bledsoe Wine Estates award-winning flagship brand, Doubleback, which focuses on estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Doubleback offers a more exclusive experience as a private, appointment-only tasting room offering tours and seated tastings.
A Legacy of Excellence
Bledsoe Family Winery is an integral part of Bledsoe Wine Estates, founded by former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and his wife, Maura. After returning to his hometown of Walla Walla, Drew teamed up with renowned winemaker and CEO Josh McDaniels to create a family of outstanding wine brands. These include the nationally acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon of Doubleback, the accessible varietals of Bledsoe Family Winery, and the boundary-pushing Pinot Noir and Syrah of Bledsoe|McDaniels in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This diverse portfolio showcases their commitment to exploring the full potential of their land and capabilities to produce authentically representative American luxury wines.
Bledsoe Family Winery has earned numerous accolades for its exceptional wines, including Wine Spectator naming their signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Doubleback, one of the Top 100 Wines in the World.
Bledsoe Family Winery
Founded in 2017 by Drew and Maura Bledsoe, Bledsoe Family Winery is dedicated to producing world-class wines that highlight the rich heritage and unique terroir of the Walla Walla Valley. As a key part of Bledsoe Wine Estates, this family-owned winery focuses on accessible varietals, offering a diverse range including Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and a signature red, with an annual production of 7,000 cases. Bledsoe Family Winery prides itself on sustainability, quality, and innovation, crafting American luxury wines that have garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following. Bledsoe Wine Estates also features the celebrated Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon and the avant-garde Bledsoe|McDaniels Pinot Noir and Syrah, co-founded by renowned winemaker Josh McDaniels. For more information, visit www.bledsoefamilywinery.com or www.bledsoewineestates.com
