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Specialties
In the early 1800’s, French traders named the gently flowing stream near our winery «Petite Creek». By mid-century, pioneers changed it’s name to «Patit Creek» (pronounced Pat-it). Since 1999, Patit Creek Cellars has been hand-crafting elegant wines worthy of our European heritage, using only the finest grapes from select vines grown in the rich glacial soils of Washington State.
History
Established in 1999.
The original Dayton, WA winery was purchased in 2007 by its current owner, Ed Dudley. At the time, the winery produced Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon only.
* Our winemaker, Joe Forest, came on board with us in January of 2008.
* A beautiful new 6,000 sq. ft. winery and tasting room was opened in Walla Walla, WA in the spring of 2008, located in the Walla Walla Airport district. (Make us your first stop next time you fly in, or your last stop next time you fly out. Alaska Airlines will check your first case of wine for free!)
* Our Woodinville tasting room opened in July of 2011, nestled in a converted home atop the hill as you drive into the city.
* Our downtown Spokane tasting room opened in June of 2013, across from the Davenport Hotel.
Meet the Business Owner
Edward D.
Business Owner
Before acquiring Patit Creek Cellars in 2007, I worked for 30 years at Verizon Communication, as Vice President Network Planning and Engineering. As I toured my areas of responsibility in 14 states, I found time for wine tasting excursions in Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, California, and Washington. These tastings over a number of years left me with this philosophy; «The experience of wine is to be shared with great family and friends, it is to be enjoyed with great food, and it is to be shared with great conversations. A winery needs to demonstrate an enduring commitment to creating outstanding, award-winning wine. The wines need to provide a balance between structure and grace while exhibiting the unique terroirs of the region, restrained oak, providing bright acidity and varietal characteristics.»
That philosophy attracted Ed to Walla Walla Valley’s arid climate, combined with the long daylight hours of the growing season; making the lands of eastern Washington prime for wine