The best winery in Walla Walla! High quality wine, bring your family and spend the day, you won't regret it. The wine tour was amazing!!!

I used to be a member here, and today's visit reinforced my decision to leave. I walked in and waited about ten minutes without getting any service. I ended up waking out. I'm glad other people have had good experiences here, and my mileage definitely varied. read more

Forgeron makes wonderful wine. Their Malbec, in particular, is excellent. Being a Malbec fan, I was delighted to find their lovely tasing room, eloquent host, and fabulous wine. We were the only tasters at Forgeron's tasting room 45 minutes before closing on a Monday afternoon. We got a great deal of attention and information from Boone, a very friendly and engaging fellow who clearly knows his craft and loves sharing his knowledge. As he poured he talked about Walla Walla and the growth of their wine industry. We learned about Forgeron's unique label art and got a peek at the wine making and storage room. As we finished up our tasting and made our selections several more people came in the door before closing. They weren't there to taste, but to simply pick up some wine they already knew to be top rate. read more

We visited the Forgeron Cellars tasting room on a recent trip to Walla Walla for wine tasting with our dogs. I had emailed ahead of time to make sure they were dog-friendly, which I had read online. We arrived 15 minutes before the tasting room closed, but they happily accommodated us. The wines were lovely. We ended up purchasing the 2007 Chardonnay and the Walldeaux! My full review is here: http://doggoneseattle.com/forgeron-cellars-dog-friendly-walla-walla-wine-tasting read more

Hmmm. Everything here was average. Not bad, but not great. Our hostess was bit over-energized. She'd have you think she was pouring nectar of the gods. Um. Wrongo. Esposa walked out after two pours. I stuck around to finish my tasting. Not impressed. read more

For nearly a decade I have been a member of the wine club here. They never fail to make wine that I enjoy. Several years back they started making a red blend, Waldeaux Smithie. At ~$10/bottle this is our weeknight wine with pizza. Love their Zinfandel and they do a wonderful brunch with wine pairings on Spring Barrel tasting weekend. read more

I give Forgeron 5 stars not only for tasting but for attitude. We ran it at basically closing time and the two bubbly girls and wine scientist welcomed us in and warmly shared their knowledge about wine. They even took us back to the lab. Didn't rush us out of there and let us taste so many. Sorry I didn't catch your names but thanks a bunch! We ended up buying two cases :-) read more

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This small winery with it's tasting room located in town is a favorite! Very good Chardonnay, Cab Sav, Cab Franc & ZIn (not a lot of Zin's in WW). What may be lacking in ambiance they make up for by being friendly and helpful. This is a definate must stop on our next WW wine tour. Have fun! read more

What a wonderful surprise this was to find! First wines I've had in Walla Walla and I have to say I'm a huge fan. Forgeron is located in the downtown area just off the Main St. and it's a place you have to stop in at while in this little gem of a town. The Chardonnay was so so beautiful and not at all what I was expecting! Can't wait to head back. read more

Aiden and Casey here are amazing! This was a great tasting and I loved the Facon' Rouge. Off the beaten path, but don't let that keep you away. Plus, a beautiful historic building. read more

I love this winery! It is the best! Delicious wines! Great service- Griffin is amazing! We visit every week because of the excellent customer service! :) read more

We recently had private wine tasting with Anne and we were blown away! We learned so much about the wine making process, history, and the wine maker Marie. To top it off we had the chance to taste the reserve wines, and had a beautiful table with charcuterie. I myself am a member and will always tell people to come and try the wines and join the club of Forgeron! read more

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Better white than reds. Tasting room person was rude to our group (of 4) because we arrived at 4:30 and she had to leave "for a special event". She poured us 2 wines (a Chard and a red table wine) and said "that's all I have to offer you today".... Not a place we'd go back to! read more

Having recently celebrated their 15th year anniversary of making fine wines in the Walla Walla valley, Forgeron may not belong to the "founding generation" of Washington State vintners - but they ain't no spring chickens, either. In addition to its adolescent-age longevity, Forgeron can also claim a close connection to Burgundy and French winemaking traditions more generally that gives it a distinctive "Washington wines, French roots" profile. If you enjoy wines in the Long Shadows line-up (A Chateau Ste. Michelle project to pair world-class winemakers and Washington State AVAs), then you'll probably like the wines at Forgeron. While there aren't any Rieslings or Alsatians in the line-up, there are very good white and red Rhone blends, in addition to a series of vineyard-designate Cabernet Sauvignons aged in French oak from prime vineyards (Red Mountain, Wahluke Slope, etc.). Forgeron also offers ZInfandels, Primitivos, Barberas, and a rosé of Sangiovese from the Seven Hills vineyard, which gives the winery more of an Italian orientation than one might think, based on the winemaker's French background. The result is a series of wines that sport classic Walla Walla virtues: ripe. vibrant fruit, soft and balanced tannins, integrated oak, and lush, lingering finishes. These aren't cold climate wines, like one might find in the Santa Lucia Highlands, the Sonoma coast, the Santa Rita Hills, or Anderson Valley. And you won't be mistaking them for Willamette Valley reds or whites, either. I'm more inclined to compare them to Paso Robles wines by places like Eberle, and they are made with a lot of cellar aging in oak that brings out ample amounts of vanilla, baking spice, pear (in the case of the Chardonnay), and plum preserves. Tasty wines, lacking a little in minerality and crispness, but far from ordinary. Find the right food pairing, and they will shine. All in all, you're probably going to like at least 75% of the wines on offer at the tasting room, which is housed in a former blacksmith's shop (hence the name) and is very elegantly appointed with a nice tasting room bar as well as more intimate seating options. The tasting room is close enough to the downtown to walk from major hotels and restaurants, and you could easily combine a stop here with a visit to Seven Hills or Gramercy Cellars, among the many options available in downtown Walla Walla. I think that the favorites from our June 2016 tasting were the 2013 Primitivo ($35), the 2012 Mourvèdre ($46), and 2013 Barbera ($35), which had 10% Syrah added to the blend. Many Forgeron wines have small additions of other varietals added (Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache), and the newer vintages have an attractive new Fleur-de-lis label that really shows off the wines quite well. While most of the wines are in the $20-30 range, there are some bottlings under $20 that use Columbia Valley fruit rather than local Walla Walla grapes, which tend to be more expensive. It's a nice, well-run operation staffed by friendly folks, and one hopes that more anniversaries and excellent vintages will be in store in the years to come. read more

This is one of my favorite wineries in Walla Walla Washington. Very delicious wines! I will be back.

Stopped in here and had the opportunity to meet Marie, the wine maker. She is delightful and the wine was wonderful. Immediately joined the wine club. Thank you for the recommendation Carl! read more