Floating Balance Cellars
South district, est. 2022
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance member (as of 2026-08-18).
The winery
- Founded
- 2022
- Facility
- own winery
- Wines poured
- Albariño, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Red Blends, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, White Blends
- On site
- Allows Outside Food, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Special Event Facilities
In the winery’s own words, via the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance member profile:
Floating Balance Cellars refers to the delicate balance in flavor compounds in our wines; the fleeting balance of light, shadow and color in fine art; and the innovation of the “Floating Balance” in clocks that revolutionized how we mark time. All three elements come together to produce an unforgettable selection of wines. SCIENCE | ART | TIME
Our production of hand-crafted wine is made in small batches and available until sold out.
We are proud to feature the original art of Walla Walla artist Frankie Laufer on our labels.
People
- David Kreindel owner|founder
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Floating Balance Cellars is owned and operated by David Kreindel and Shane Erickson, who serve dual roles as founders
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profiles, source - Shane Erickson owner|founder
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Floating Balance Cellars is owned and operated by David Kreindel and Shane Erickson, who serve dual roles as founders
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profiles, source - Walla Walla Vineyard Management vineyard manager
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The vineyards are professionally managed by Walla Walla Vineyard Management, a family-owned consulting business
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profiles, source - David Kreindel owner
- Shane Erickson owner
- Walla Walla Vineyard Management general manager
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Walla Walla Vineyard Management, Professional Management Team
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Where the fruit comes from
Estate vineyards
- Aria Vineyard
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Aria Vineyard (Estate) — Located on Walla Walla's Southside, this 11.5-acre estate vineyard was planted in 1996
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profiles, source - An estate vineyard they do not name
Purchased fruit
- Breezy Slope
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Breezy Slope — The source for the winery's Pinot Noir and Rosé
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profiles, source - Rose Oasis Vineyard (Columbia Valley)
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Rose Oasis Vineyard (Columbia Valley) — Situated west of the Columbia River, approximately five miles northwest of Benton City and the Red Mountain AVA, this Columbia Valley site is the source for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.
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profiles, source - Sagemoor Vineyard Complex (Columbia Valley)
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Sagemoor Vineyard Complex (Columbia Valley) — Located on the east bank of the Columbia River, five to ten miles north of the Tri-Cities, this historic vineyard complex encompasses Sagemoor, Bacchus, and Dionysus Vineyards and was originally planted in the 1970s.
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profiles, source - Oasis Vineyard (Columbia Valley)
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We source Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris from this vineyard.
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sites, source - Sagemoor Vineyard (Columbia Valley)
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We source our Sauvignon Blanc from this vineyard complex.
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Appellations
- Columbia Valley
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Rose Oasis Vineyard (Columbia Valley) — Situated west of the Columbia River
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profiles, source - Red Mountain
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Located west of the Columbia River, 5 miles northwest of Benton City and the Red Mountain AVA in the Columbia Valley.
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Aria Vineyard (Estate) — Located on Walla Walla's Southside
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Wines
10 wines, 9 vintages on record. Sources: the winery’s own webstore (as of 2026-09-16).
| Wine | Vintage | Score | Source | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Albarino | 2025 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2025 Rose | 2025 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2025 Sauvignon Blanc | 2025 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Estate Merlot | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Pinot Gris | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Syrah | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 Barbera | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| Lost in Time | — | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |