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

$10/ tasting

Holiday Tastings

NOVEMBER 20 - 22 - NOUVEAU & GAMAY FEST!
Come drink and dine with us - we'll have everything from local 2025 Nouveau to classic Beaujolais open while Chef cooks up French faire like escargot & beef bourguignon.

NOVEMBER 25 - THANKSGIVING WINES w/ CHRIS
Wines perfect for cooking, drinking while cooking, and for your holiday table.

DECEMBER 2 - GROSGRAIN w/ winemaker Matt Austin
Yakima Valley, WA

DECEMBER 9 - CONCINNITAS FARM w/ Master of Wine Bree Stock
Willamette Valley, OR

DECEMBER 16 - SACRED SHORE
New to Seattle Oregon gems!

DECEMBER 23 - BUBBLY + BRIGHT
Come shop with us and snag Champagne (and Chris' secret popcorn recipe!) for last minute hosting presents for all your festivities.

DECEMBER 31 - Come ring in the new year with us on Wednesday!
NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH - Reservations opening soon!

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!