Arenness Cellars
Airport district, est. 2017
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance member (as of 2026-08-18).
The winery
- Founded
- 2017
- Facility
- own winery
- Wines poured
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Viognier, Zinfandel
In the winery’s own words, via the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance member profile:
Arenness Cellars is new to the Walla Walla winery community. After making wine in Portland for the last few years, Robert and Su (the team behind Arenness) now proudly occupy 602 Piper Avenue – one of the winery incubator buildings in the Airport District just 10 minutes northeast of downtown. We specialize in small lot production of Cabernet Sauvignon from iconic Washington vineyards. We have delicious Pinot Noir and Viognier too, with Zinfandel in the works. Come visit us at our “micro” winery to experience our brand of hospitality and our commitment to producing exceptional wine.
People
- Robert Bailey founder
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The winery was established by founding partners Robert "Bob" Bailey and Su Matemanosak.
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profiles, source - Su Matemanosak founder
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The winery was established by founding partners Robert "Bob" Bailey and Su Matemanosak.
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profiles, source - Robert Bailey winemaker
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Robert Bailey serves as both Winemaker and General Manager of Arenness Cellars.
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profiles, source - Robert Bailey general manager
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Robert Bailey serves as both Winemaker and General Manager of Arenness Cellars.
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profiles, source - Robert Bailey founder|winemaker
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Bob is a founding partner in the winery and serves as its Winemaker and General Manager
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Where the fruit comes from
Purchased fruit
- Golden Ridge Vineyard
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Golden Ridge Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley AVA): Located in the northeast portion of Walla Walla, this vineyard is more than 25 years old and is meticulously farmed by Michael and Cindy Rasch.
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profiles, source - DuBrul Vineyard (Yakima Valley)
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DuBrul Vineyard (Yakima Valley AVA): First planted in 1992 by Hugh and Kathy Shiels, DuBrul sits on rocky, south-facing slopes near the town of Outlook, Washington.
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profiles, source - Dionysus Vineyard (Columbia Valley)
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Dionysus Vineyard (Columbia Valley AVA / White Bluffs AVA): One of Washington's oldest vine sites, with wine grapes first planted in 1973.
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profiles, source - Les Collines Vineyard
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Les Collines Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley AVA): Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains in the southeast portion of Walla Walla.
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profiles, source - Klipsun Vineyards (Red Mountain)
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Klipsun Vineyards (Red Mountain AVA): One of Washington's most iconic vineyards, Klipsun sits above the Yakima River on Red Mountain.
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profiles, source - Phinny Hill Vineyards (Horse Heaven Hills)
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Phinny Hill Vineyards (Horse Heaven Hills AVA): A highly regarded property in the western portion of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA on a plateau north of the Columbia River.
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Appellations
- Columbia Valley
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Dionysus Vineyard (Columbia Valley AVA / White Bluffs AVA)
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- Red Mountain
- Walla Walla Valley
- White Bluffs
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In July 2021, the site became part of the White Bluffs AVA, a newly designated sub-region of the Columbia Valley AVA.
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Wines
7 wines, 7 vintages on record. Sources: the winery’s own webstore (as of 2026-09-16).
| Wine | Vintage | Score | Source | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Viognier | 2024 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Viognier (Walla Walla Valley AVA) | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 "su_m" Cabernet Sauvignon, Les Collines Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, DuBrul Vineyard | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend (Columbia Valley AVA) | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Klipsun Vineyard | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |