he Bunnell Family Cellar specializes in small handmade lots of wine from Rhône Valley grape varieties including Syrah, Petite Sirah (Durif), Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise and Viognier. Our “vins de l’endroit” (wines of a place) showcase exceptional vineyards in the Columbia Valley. “Vins de l’esprit” (wines of the creative spirit) are unique examples of the art of blending. Please visit our Wines page to peruse our selection of vineyard designated Syrahs, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah and Viognier, as well as our Rhône style blends, including the new Grenache based blend, "Lia". There you will find descriptions, tasting notes, and other information about our wines.
Our wines have been celebrated in a number of esteemed publications, including Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Press Northwest, and Northwest Palate. We welcome you to browse our Acclaim section, read these outstanding reviews, and learn more about our achievements in winemaking.
Grower Profiles
We have developed personal relationships with premier growers like Dick Boushey, Butch and Jerry Milbrandt, Rob Andrews, Mike Andrews, Tedd Wildman, Paul Champoux and Milo May. Visit our Winery page to learn more about the growers and vineyards that supply the Bunnell Family Cellar.
wine o'clock is open for business
Our new wine bar, wine o'clock, is open for business at 548 Cabernet Court in Prosser's Vintner's Village. Wine o'clock showcases wines from the Bunnell Family Cellar and RiverAerie by the glass, the bottle, and the flight to accompany gourmet pizzas and other classic bistro creations by Susan Bunnell and Chef Laurie Kennedy. Hours of operation are Friday and Saturday, noon to 7pm, Sunday and Monday, noon to 5pm. Please call us at 509-786-2197 for further information or for reservations. www.wineoclockwinebar.com. Visit us on facebook at "wine o'clock wine bar" to see our weekly specials!
Tastings By Appointment
All of us would like to invite you to come visit us at our wine o'clock wine bar. There you can taste some of our showcased wines and eat outstanding artisans pizzas. You can visit our wine bar website at:
www.wineoclockwinebar.com. If you are a "Friend of the Winery" member or would like to arrange a special tasting for your party, please call us in advance at 509-786-2197.
Upcoming Events:
Taste WA Seattle -- Ron and Miranda will be pouring and the Boushey Vineyards Seminar will feature our Syrah from Boushey~McPherson Vineyard. Come see us there!
March 20th -- Spring Release Event for the new 2007 Syrahs -- this evening is by invitation for Friends of the Winery (FOW). We will be celebrating out GREAT new scores from Wine Spectator Insider: 91, 92, 92, 93, 93! If you are an FOW and you haven't received your email invitation by 2/25, please contact us at info@bunnellfamilycellar.com, or (509) 786-2197.
April 4th -- Easter Sunday Brunch at wine o'clock wine bar. Reservation Required.
