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Friday
Arrival & welcome
Arrive in Pasco (PSC) by midafternoon. Riverboat cruise on the Columbia, followed by a casual welcome dinner on the patio at Fiction.
GRAPE BOTTLE · WINE JOURNEYS
Washington Wine Country Trip 2027
Walla Walla and Red Mountain during harvest. Private tastings, a vineyard walk with John Bookwalter, and a weekend around the table with the people behind the wines.
Late September 2027 · Friday–Monday
Exact dates to be announced
4 days / 3 nights
Walla Walla & Red Mountain
6–12 guests
Your Washington weekend starts here.
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A weekend with the people behind the wine.
Spend three nights in Washington wine country during harvest, with a day in Walla Walla and a day on Red Mountain. Enjoy private tastings, a vineyard walk with John Bookwalter, and a winemaker dinner at Fiction.
You’ll meet several winemakers along the way. John Bookwalter, whose family runs one of Washington’s oldest wineries, hosts the group for most of the weekend.
Hosted by Alex Krakowski of Grape Bottle, with Chapter Two Hospitality handling the details on the ground.
Your weekend itinerary
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Saturday / Walla Walla
A day in Walla Walla
Three winery visits with private transportation, a light lunch along the way, and a group dinner in downtown Walla Walla.
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Sunday / Red Mountain
From vineyard to dinner table
Vineyard tour with John Bookwalter, three more tastings, a tour of J. Bookwalter, and the winemaker dinner at Fiction.
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Monday
Departures
Transfer to Pasco Airport for your journey home. Most flights leave PSC around midday.
The winery lineup is selected each year with the J. Bookwalter team and confirmed closer to the trip.
Your stay
Three nights at The Lodge at Columbia Point in Richland, a riverside base overlooking the Columbia River. Breakfast is included.
Getting there
Fly into Pasco (PSC) by midafternoon Friday. Depart Monday; most flights leave PSC around midday. Airport transfers between PSC and the hotel are included, except for flights arriving or departing between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Late arrivals can take a taxi or rideshare to the hotel. Airfare is not included.
Join the weekend
Included
- Three nights at The Lodge at Columbia Point
- Breakfast, lunches and dinners
- Private transportation
- All tasting fees
- Vineyard tour with John Bookwalter
- PSC–hotel transfers, except overnight flights*
Not included
- Airfare
- Overnight airport transfers*
- Wine purchases and shipping
- Hotel extras: room service, spa and bar charges
- Personal incidentals and anything outside the itinerary
*Transfers are excluded for flights arriving or departing between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Late arrivals can take a taxi or rideshare.
GLIMPSES FROM WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY · 2026
Good wine. Wonderful company. Lasting memories.
A look back at our 2026 Washington wine country trip. A few moments to remember—and a little inspiration for the next adventure.
Join us for the next chapter in September 2027.
Let’s Plan Your TripA few helpful details
When is the trip?
Friday through Monday in late September 2027. Exact dates will be announced.
Can I come solo?
Yes. Single occupancy is $4,299.99 per person, excluding tax.
Are flights included?
No. Guests arrange their own flights into and out of Pasco (PSC).
Is transportation included?
Yes. Private transportation and airport transfers between PSC and the hotel are included, except for flights arriving or departing between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Late arrivals can use a taxi or rideshare.
Which wineries will we visit?
The lineup is selected each year with the J. Bookwalter team and confirmed closer to departure.
