Always my favorite place in Walla Walla! Kurt and Vicki are also some of my favorite people, who I've known for years. And the wine? That goes without saying - Kurt is a magician! read more

I wanted to go to this winery after I had bought a bottle at Trader Joe's. We arrived and they look closed, but we knocked on the door anyways. Vicki said the winery was close but that Kurt was working, if we knocked on the winery door, he might be willing to provide us with a tasting. I was expecting a wine or two, but he pulled out 8 fabulous wines! He was so informative, humble and personal. This trip was about experiences for us -Kurt exceeded our expectations! read more

Rulo Winery - Our wine tasting. - Wineries Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

We had a really great time at this winery! The neighboring wineries recommended them to us, and we were not disappointed. The wines were excellent. We had a great chat with the owners, and ended up buying quite a few wines to take home with us. A must visit if you're in Walla Walla. read more

Rulo was recommended by several people and we're really glad we listened. Kurt and Vicki make fantastic wines. Probably one of the top 2 in Walla Walla. Their Syrah's are amazing, as are the Cabs. All of their wines, we had to take home. Make sure to visit Rulo when you get to Walla Walla. You'll thank me later. read more

Every wine was well made...there were some we liked better than others, of course. It was s friendly atmosphere, and there were a variety of cheeses to taste. Limited hours. Wines are priced right...not over-priced. No wine club, but they maintain a mailing list and will contact you a couple of times a year. read more

I love this winery. Kurt and Vicki are wonderful hosts and the wine they produce is so good. It is very approachable and not over priced. Rulo has a great selection. I love that you can get a wine that would be a "Tuesday Night" wine and also get a one that you want to pull out for that special occasion. These are great drinking wines if all you want is a glass and they pair wonderfully with food. read more

This is a little known gem. When we were dining at South Fork restaurant, we asked for a recommendaiton on wine and they recommended Rulo's white. We loved it and wanted to visit the winery. We read the story of Vicki and Kurt on line and liked the fact they are control freaks and don't distribute. They are very particular about their wines. She opened her doors on a Sunday, very last minute, and invited us in. She was very hospitable and cares very much about the quality of their wines. All of their wines, and I mean, all of them that we tasted were excellent. We ended up ordering a case and having it shipped home. A small boutique, family owned winery that is definitely worth your time. Good people too. read more

We squeezed this winery into our itinerary for the day because they are well known for their whites. Very friendly people here, and yummy cheese to nibble on while tasting. Limited hours so call ahead. read more

Excellent wines and even better people! Thank you Vicki and Kurt for a great tasting and tour.

Rulo is exactly what one ought to want from a wine-tasting experience: fantastic wines, interesting, knowledgeable staff and an unpretentious atmosphere. Kurt and Vicki are the owners and proprietors of Rulo, and my party and I spent easily an hour speaking with them about the intricacies of winemaking and wine-growing. I've seldom had a chance to speak with people who clearly took so much pleasure from their chosen vocation in the wine industry. To be frank, I plan to return to Rulo for their company alone. Of course, their wine is superb as well: their Viogner is among the best I've ever tasted, their two Chardonnays fully display the full range of complexity that variety can have in skill hands, their rosé was a perfect balance of tart, acidic and ever so subtly sweet, and their numerous reds (especially their Petite Sirah) were exemplars of everything a Washington red can and should be. If you're in the area, visiting Rulo is an absolute must. read more

This should be your first stop and you will not want to leave. Kurt and Vicki are as delightful as their wines. There is something for everyone here. A true value with prices accessible and a surprising range of choices with both whites and reds. If you want to learn something about wine, Kurt is a joy to listen and learn from. Its worth a call a head so you don't miss out. read more

Rulo winery was our first stop in a weekend's worth of tastings in Walla Walla and we couldn't have hoped for a better start. Walking into the tasting area of their spotless winery, Vicki greeted us with a smile and a handful of glasses, meanwhile a friend of the family stepped outside to retrieve the winemaker from hitting golf balls out back. A visit to Rulo winery's website will explain that the entire affair is micro managed by the husband and wife team with an abundance of passion and the expressed goal of transparency and clear communication regarding their wines and their process. I'm happy to report that a visit to Rulo in person more than substantiates the charming and favorable impression left by their website. Kurt and Vicki are excellent hosts, their facility is spotless, their wines are well made, thoughtful, and downright delicious. If you are a fan of lean, crisp, mineral driven white wines, their Combine bottling fits the bill. High acid, food friendly Rosé? Look no further. Balanced fruit, acid, and earthy, funky terroir? Their Syrah, sourced from 2 different vineyards on Wahluke Slope and 1 vineyard on Red Mountain, was one of the best bottles of Syrah we tasted all weekend. Listening to Kurt and tasting through the line up, each Rulo bottling was a considered and thoughtful approach to allowing the varietal(s) express their terroir and varietal characteristics. The wines were consistently excellent, across all of the offerings. When Vicki found that we had arrived for the weekend without dinner reservations, she promptly got on the phone and secured our dinner seats for the two nights we were staying in town. While we had never even heard of Rulo prior to planning our trip, we did encounter several other people over the weekend who were familiar with Rulo and they all had the same thing to say. Fantastic people. Great wines. A true gem. Full Disclosure: Our party of two couples made an initial order of 4.5 cases of wine. read more

Worth the trip. We came on recommendation of the neighboring winery. They were pouring 3 different Syrahs with different vineyards and vintages as well as two Chards. Affordable wine (whites and reds in $25 range, up to around $40) that doesn't taste like it. The wine maker even showed us his lab, and took the the time to talk to us about wine. They had 4-5 whites and 3-4 reds, and even opened a future release for us to try. Very impressed. Probably joining this club soon. read more

This is a must stop when wine tasting in Walla Walla. While reds are ubiquitous, this place hasn't forgotten about the white varietals. They have a lovely portfolio of several wines including a Chardonnay aged in oak and a second solely in stainless steal. They make a lovely Syrah and a stand out petite Syrah. The price points are approachable for all, with most between $20-$30 a bottle. Kurt and Vicki are lovely hosts and make the tasting experience fun for all. read more

The idea that you go to a winery for a great view is ridiculous. I went to this winery to taste wine not be entertained by a view or a nice seating area. Their wine is crafted beautifully every single white and red I tasted was delicious. It was especially nice to see they had several whites to choose from in a region where there are so many reds. And I really liked that the winemakers themselves do the pouring. Very refreshing and a great learning experience to talk to the winemaker himself. read more

I assume this winery gets 5 stars because tastings are free, which is great. However, the wine is only decent and the atmosphere is not the best. There is no view or outdoor seating. Actually, there is no seating inside either. The tasting room is a warehouse. read more

Wonderful wine and great owners. Free tastings during spring release weekend, how much better can it be...having awesome wine at a great value! They opened special wines to taste and were great to chat with. A definite must for your wine weekend! read more