Love discovering new places, meeting great people, and trying amazing wines?

Our sommeliers are always on the hunt for the best new arrivals, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Every week, we host winemakers, distributors, and importers to pour new additions to our shelves and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what makes those wines special.

Join us and explore something new!

WEEKLY 5-7 PM

$15/ tasting

Early Spring Tastings

March is both Washington Wine Month and Women’s History Month — so we’re doing what we love most: pouring and celebrating the women who make Washington wine so special.

FEBRUARY 24 - SHAE FRICHETTE, Frichette Winery
Join us as Shae Frichette shares her story and her wines from Red Mountain. Shae is widely recognized as the only Black woman winemaker and owner in the Red Mountain AVA, and she makes stunning whites, rosés, and reds from her estate fruit.

MARCH 3 - Announcing soon!

MARCH 10 - BETHANY KIMMEL, Color Collector
Columbia Gorge Gamay specialist whose wines are always stunning! Come try some WA & OR wines as well as a vermouth.

MARCH 17 - Announcing soon!

MARCH 24 - VIV KENNEDY, RAM Cellars
Playful, thoughtful takes on Washington classics like Malbec, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Viv is a transgender woman winemaker whose work centers both great wine and meaningful representation—helping create a more welcoming, inclusive space in the wine industry for everyone.

WINE CLASSES

Mondays, 6:00 pm

We believe wine should be for everyone—any occasion, any meal, any day of the week. It has a way of bringing people together, sparking conversation, evoking memories, and becoming part of our shared culture. And we love sharing that!

But let’s be honest—learning about wine can feel intimidating. That’s why we’re all about breaking down barriers and making wine education approachable, engaging, and free of the usual pretension.

With backgrounds in education, our in-house sommeliers lead classes at Walter’s Wine Shop, guiding tastings around our communal black walnut table. Sessions typically explore wine regions, grape varieties, and styles, but don’t be surprised if we dive into coffee, sake, beer, or whatever else catches our interest!

Classes are ticketed and last roughly 1 hour.

Upcoming Classes >>>

QUESTIONS? We've got answers.

Do I need a reservation to taste on Tuesdays?

Nope! Our Tuesday tastings are DROP IN only, so come on in any time after 5pm, and we'll get you set up. Our winemakers and other winery representatives are present from 5-7pm, so if you'd like to meet them, plan to arrive earlier in the evening.

If you want to bring a group of 5 or more to taste, we recommend making a reservation through our wine bar Upwell so you have a spot to sit and eat while you're here!

What does my wine class ticket cost cover?

Tickets for Monday wine classes are $40, which includes a $20 credit toward a retail bottle from Walter's.

The remaining ticket cost covers wines poured for the class plus teaching materials.

Are food and wine available during wine classes?

Our classes are seated with a presentation by our somms and a guided tasting. During this time, we do not offer food or glasses of wine.

If you'd like to join us for dinner ahead of a class, please arrive before 4:30pm as the kitchen closes at 4:45pm on class nights. You can see our current Monday night menu here.

Are food and wine available during Tuesday Tastings?

Yes! Our full dinner menu is available on Tuesdays from 3pm to 10pm. Visit our Upwell site to see current menus & make reservations from groups of 5 or more.

If you just want to taste and shop, we have space available for that as well!