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Walla Walla Valley Overview

Geographically, the Walla Walla Valley is the southeast corner of the Columbia Valley appellation, straddling the Washington/Oregon state line. About the same size as the Napa Valley, Walla Walla is buttressed against the beautiful Blue Mountains on...read more

WA State Syrah Buzz
Syrah from Washington State has a longtime fervent Northwest following and receives much praise from the national wine media.  What is it that local insiders and wine writers have discovered?  First and foremost, this classic Rhone...read more

Merlot may be grown in many parts of the world, but there are only a handful of winegrowing regions with the perfect mix of growing conditions that allow Merlot to showcase the characteristics that make it one of the great...read more

Semillon may be the most widely planted white varietal in the world, but there are just a handful of winegrowing regions with the perfect mix of conditions allowing it to shine.  When Semillon finds the right home; like in Washington...read more

In it's February issue, Decanter magazine awarded 5 stars (highest honor) to our 2008 Estate Perigee - Seven Hills Vineyard...read more

We are honored to announce the editors of Wine Spectator chose our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley as #41 on their annual Top 100 Wines of 2011 list!

We are honored to announce the editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine chose our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - Walla Walla Valley as #49 on their annual Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2011 List!

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Visit The Marc Restaurant located inside the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla and experience a wonderful four course menu perfectly paired with L'Ecole wines by Chef Antonio Campolio.  The pairing dinner is $60 and available throughout the...read more

This is a repository for all press regarding our new label and branding.

March 21, 2011
Read the official Press Release.

March 21, 2011
Walla Walla's L'Ecole Winery grows up with a new label
Anna...read more

Rand McNalley/USA Today Best of the Road - Best Small Towns in America

Friendliest
Walla Walla, Wash.

Team that visited: Jason and Nikki Wynn ("Gone with the Wynns") of Dallas, who were the winning team

What made it stand out: This southeastern Washington...read more

This supple, round wine is polished in texture, around a pulsing core of wild plum, black tea and orange peel flavors, finishing wiht style and grace.  Drink now through 2010.  Harvey Steinman Wine Spectator

Walla Walla Lifestyles
Catie McIntyre Walker

A bottle of wine, in many ways, is like a scrapbook. Wine can tell a story — from the very beginning, with the label on the bottle, to a happy ending on the palate. A L’Ecole No 41 is one of those bottles of wine with a story.
The old Frenchtown schoolhouse, built in 1915, with the stately bell tower, still stands. it has been a historic fixture in the Walla Walla valley...read more

Washington’s Strengths Are Diversity and Value
Washington State will never be a simple, single-varietal wine region- nor do we want it to be.

By Marty Clubb

By Lettie Teague
Certain grapes have fallen out of favor in this country, and none more precipitously than Chenin Blanc.  Once one of the most prolific varieties (most often blended in jug wines ),  Chenin Blanc –  the noble grape...read more

To describe sipping on the 2010 L’Ecole Nº 41 Chenin Blanc, think thirst-quenching. Kind of like a "adult" lemonade with floral notes. The acids in this wine are vibrant along with flavors of orchard fruit such as crisp Granny Smith...read more

"While L’Ecole’s label change had much to do with establishing a stronger national and international presence, it was also done to look toward family and toward the future. L’Ecole will be celebrating its thirtieth birthday in a year and a...read more

"Since its first vintage in 1983, L'Ecole No. 41 in the Walla Walla Valley has featured a whimsical children's drawing. Today, owner-winemaker Marty Clubb unveils a new look that still highlights the Lowden winery's historic schoolhouse building but in a...read more

"This wine just screams "summer" is nearly here, stuffing my fat half-Irish nose down into the glass I could nearly hear Alice Cooper belting out, "schools out for summer" as a waft of ripe fruits [apples, honey and passion-fruit; with a splash...read more

From Whitman.edu

In the family tradition of supporting Whitman and serving youth in the local community, all profits from the sale of "L’Érudite" will be donated to the Whitman Institute for Scholastic Enrichment (WISE) program. Now in its fifth year,...read more