Press & Recognition
Built from the ground up.
Tucked into "the Cove" of Pepper Bridge Vineyard — now wrapped in our own growing estate vines — the tasting room was built to frame it all: the farm, the valley, the Blue Mountains, and a really good glass of wine. The design world, and our guests, have been kind enough to notice.
How we see Walla Walla
Old meets new, elegant yet rustic.
Our tasting room, designed by goCstudio, is a representation of how we see this valley — farm, vineyards, mountains, and big sky; casual but luxurious; the landscape brought a little closer. Architects and design writers around the world have shared it ever since, from Dezeen and ArchDaily to Metropolis. We can't wait to tell you the rest over a glass.
In the Architecture Press
Featured & published worldwide
Dezeen
"GO'C designs Alton Wines tasting room to frame winery views"
"Cedar cladding and a rigorous structural grid feature in this tasting room… designed to frame views of the surrounding winery."
ArchDaily
Alton Wines / GO'C
Metropolis
A tasting room that treats guests to constant discovery
World-Architects
Alton Wines — US Building of the Week
Architizer
Alton Wines by GO'C
Archello
Alton Wines, Tasting Room & Wine Garden
Metal Architecture
Alton Wines creates a responsive winery experience
e-architect
Alton Wines, Walla Walla, Washington
Rethinking The Future
Alton Wines, Walla Walla — by GO'C
Love That Design
Alton Winery, Washington
Amazing Architecture
A new winery for Alton Wines in Walla Walla
Homeworld Design
Tasting Room & Wine Garden by GO'C
IconicLife
Head to Alton Wines with your partner in wine
Metropolis
The architecture acts as a frame, bringing the landscape into focus.On the tasting room by goCstudio
The Building
A single-storey building on land once called unfarmable — sited to catch the Blue Mountains through the terrace between its two wings.
Architect
goCstudio, Seattle
Completed
2020
Materials
Cedar rainscreen, steel, concrete
Photography
Kevin Scott
In Their Words
What visitors say
★★★★★
"It feels like you're enjoying wine at your best friend's house… a 12/10 experience with nothing left to be desired."
Chas T. · Portland, OR · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
"Breathtaking views, amazing wine and outstanding service. Their wine was the best stop of our trip."
The 3 of Us · Spokane, WA · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
"From the approach up the driveway to the beautiful architecture, the playlist, the ambiance, the team — and the wines?! Everything was idyllic."
Chas T. · Portland, OR · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
"The venue and architecture are awesome and the wine is delicious — but the team, Joe, Griff and Jessie, are what turn a tasting into a great memory."
Yelp · Walla Walla · Yelp
★★★★★
"What made this one so special was not only the incredible wines but also getting to connect with the owners, Ashley & Joe. Hearing their story and seeing their passion was so inspiring, and the aesthetic vibe of the venue made it all unforgettable."
Carlie S. · Google
★★★★★
"Alton is a beautiful and singular wine experience and my new favorite winery in Walla Walla. Their service, storytelling, and attention to detail is second to none. The wines are unpretentiously spectacular. A must visit!"
K. Van Petten · Google