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Walla Walla vintners have come of age

On a Parisian Holiday a few years ago, my wife and I shared a table in a small cafe with some other American travelers. One of the ladies was telling us, quite loudly, that she had been "touring the wine country." My wife and I exchanged a bemused glance and I asked, sort of gingerly, "Ummm, which one exactly?" The lady responded, "You know, THE wine country."

Considering that most of France is "Wine Country," I was curious as to which region she had been visiting. Bordeaux? Champagne? Burgundy? Apparently, clueless as she was, she thought France was like America with only one area renowned for wine production – and she had just seen it. We joked that she was headed for "the cheese country" tomorrow.

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Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center

6 West Rose St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Ph: 866-826-9422 Fx: 509-525-2200
Email: reservations@marcuswhitmanhotel.com

Welcome to the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center. Experience the remarkable combination of history and luxury in beautiful downtown Walla Walla. From innovative food and wine pairings to state-of-the-art meeting facilities, this grand hotel offers the perfect place to enjoy a romantic wine country getaway, establish a base for exploring the Walla Walla Valley or bring your group of any size for an exceptional and personalized conference experience. Every Room Includes Our Famous Hot and Healthy Breakfast. Call today for our best rates or for more detailed information.

Best Western Walla Walla Suites Inn

7 East Oak Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Ph: 509 525 4700 Fx: 509 525 2457

The Best Western Walla Walla Suites Inn is located in historic downtown Walla Walla. Over 85 attractions including wineries, vineyards, Lewis and Clark history, cultural events and outdoor activities are nearby. All of our guest rooms have high-speed Internet, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, microwaves (we provide the popcorn), and coffee/tea maker. Enjoy a dip in the indoor pool or relax in our spa after a workout in the exercise room. Start your day with our free 25-items continental breakfast including hot waffles. Local Wine Tasting on selected evenings. 100% non-smoking.

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The Marc at The Marcus Whitman Hotel

6 West Rose St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Ph: 866-826-9422 Fx: 9-525-2200

Rich wine-country colors combine with a warm atmosphere for a casual yet elegant dining experience. Enjoy a sense of place with our daily dinner service. Our Chef and his staff work diligently to bring the best of what is fresh and in season to your table. Working with local growers as well as growing our own micro-greens, our kitchen is known for innovative wine-pairings and unforgettable culinary delights. House-made pastries, soups, sausages, pastas and desserts are among the amazing dishes crafted in the kitchen. Dinner is available daily beginning at 6 p.m.

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