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 features wines from Bunnell Family Cellar and RiverAerie by the glass and by the bottle to accompany gourmet pizzas and other creations by Susan Bunnell. Hours of operation are Friday and Saturday, noon to7pm, Sunday and Monday, noon to 5pm. Please call us at 509-786-2197 for further information or for reservations for groups over six. www.wineoclockwinebar.com.
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
Wine O'Clock Thanksgiving Hours:
Closed Wed, Thurs, and Fri of Thanksgiving week so everyone can be with their families.
That weekend (11/28-11/29) we will be featuring 2 extra special Chef's specials:
-Kobe Beef Flatiron steak with Barbera and green peppercorn pan reduction.
-Classic Bouillabaisse! with spicy garlic rouille and lots of crusty bread.
