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7 With complete control over the winemaking process starting in the vineyards, Dunham Cellars ensures every bottle best expresses balance through its varietal character and terroir. That balance is apparent in every glass of Dunham Cellars wine when guests visit the winery in the Walla Walla Airport District. Maysy and Sadie, the two beloved winery dogs, escort visitors to the doors of the winery through a landscaped courtyard. Inside, two rooms await, offering two different experiences— the tasting bar and the Hangar Lounge. The tasting bar itself is a one-ton polished slab of Morton Gneiss, one of the oldest types of stone on Earth, and there is plenty of eclectic wine- centric merchandise available for purchase. Through a large wooden door is the Hangar Lounge, where stunning artwork from Eric Dunham is showcased. The room is a renovated World War II-era hangar and is anchored by an enormous custom-made glass bottle tree. Occasionally during harvest, one of the original sliding doors is opened, to allow visitors to witness the crush pad where grapes begin their journey. Events include the Spring Kick-Off Weekend the first weekend of April, Spring Release Weekend the first weekend of May, Dunham Days! on the last weekend in August, Fall Release Weekend the first weekend of November, and the Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend on the first weekend in December. TOP: The Hangar Lounge is a renovated World War II-era hangar where wine tasting is enjoyed in its comfortable and eclectic décor. Photograph by Andrea Johnson ABOVE: The Dunham and Blair families share a passion for making their wine and winery a wonderful experience for all. Photograph by Ashley Wondra