Seven Hills Winery

Seven Hills Winery was established in 1988, making it the fifth winery to open in the Walla Walla Valley. The story begins earlier, in the early 1980s, when founder Casey McClellan and his family planted 21 acres of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These plantings represent the first significant cultivation of Bordeaux varietals in the Walla Walla Valley, giving Seven Hills a foundational role in shaping the region's identity as a Bordeaux-focused wine country.

• Founded 1988 as the fifth winery in Walla Walla Valley
• Early 1980s plantings of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon were the region's first significant Bordeaux varietal acreage
• Casey McClellan brings fourth-generation farming heritage to the operation
• The estate SHW Founding Vineyard preserves those original plantings

Seven Hills occupies a singular place in downtown Walla Walla, operating from a building constructed in 1904 that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Restored in 2000, it remains downtown Walla Walla's only historic working winemaking facility. Located at 212 N 3rd Ave, the site connects the region's agricultural past with its modern fine wine identity.

• Tasting room built in 1904, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Restored in 2000 and still functions as a working winemaking facility
• Downtown Walla Walla's only historic working winery
• Located at 212 N 3rd Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362

Seven Hills' estate vineyards sit at approximately 1,000 feet elevation in the Walla Walla Valley AVA. The soils are silt loam over flood sediments, a profile common to this high-desert region and well suited to Bordeaux varieties. These conditions contribute to the structured, bright-acid style that defines the winery's wines.

• Elevation approximately 1,000 feet above sea level
• Silt loam soils over flood sediments
• Located within the Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington State
• Bordeaux varietals are the primary focus: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, and Petit Verdot

Seven Hills produces wines centered on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc. The house style emphasizes structure and grace, with restrained oak, bright acidity, and pure varietal expression. This disciplined approach has been consistent since the winery's founding and reflects McClellan's commitment to letting the fruit and site speak clearly.

• Core varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc
• Style defined by restrained oak, bright acidity, and pure varietal flavors
• Structured wines with an emphasis on balance and elegance
• Bordeaux-style blending is central to the portfolio

Seven Hills has made formal commitments to environmental stewardship. The winery targets a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and aims for 100% reduction by 2050, aligning with broader industry goals around climate responsibility.

• Target: 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030
• Target: 100% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050
• Sustainability commitments are part of the winery's long-term operating strategy