Time & Direction Wines
Downtown district, est. 2016
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance member (as of 2026-08-18).
The winery
- Founded
- 2016
- Facility
- custom crush at M&L Production
- Wines poured
- Grenache, GSM Blends, Mourvèdre, Rhône-Style Blends, Rosé, Syrah, Viognier, White Blends
- On site
- Allows Outside Food, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Open Late (Open Past 5:00 pm)
In the winery’s own words, via the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance member profile:
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Two essential components to any journey in life……..Time & Direction. Small production winery located in Walla Walla, WA. Specializes in Rhone varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier.
People
- Steve Wells founder
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Time & Direction was established in the spring of 2016 by Steve Wells
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profiles, source - Steve Wells winemaker
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Steve Wells, who carries the self-assigned title Director of Awesome, is the sole winemaker and founder
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Where the fruit comes from
Purchased fruit
- Corfu Crossing (Royal Slope)
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Corfu Crossing (Royal Slope AVA) features vines planted in 2003, growing Viognier used for the Fretboard wine.
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profiles, source - Eritage
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Eritage (Walla Walla Valley AVA) was planted in 2014 and supplies Syrah
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profiles, source - Les Collines
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Les Collines Location: Walla Walla Valley AVA Vines: Planted in 2020. Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Picpoul for the '1.21 Gigawatts'
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sites, source - Patina
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Patina Location: Walla Walla Valley AVA Vines: Planted in 1996. Syrah for the 'The Enchanter'
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sites, source - Solaksen (Royal Slope)
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Solaksen Location: Royal Slope AVA Vines: Planted in 2013. Syrah for the 'Old School'
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sites, source - Thunderstone (Royal Slope)
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Thunderstone Location: Royal Slope AVA Vines: Planted in 2015. Grenache for the 'Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start' & 'Ceci n'est pas un vin rouge' and Mourvedre for 'Space Pants'
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Appellations
- Royal Slope
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Time & Direction sources fruit from six named vineyards across two AVAs — Walla Walla Valley and Royal Slope
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Time & Direction sources fruit from six named vineyards across two AVAs — Walla Walla Valley and Royal Slope
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Wines
64 wines, 70 vintages on record. Sources: the winery’s own webstore (as of 2026-09-16), The Thief’s sales records (2018–2026-09-14), The Thief’s shelf (in stock now).
| Wine | Vintage | Score | Source | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Cheat Code' Rose | 2020 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| 'Cheat Code' Rose | 2018 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| 'Old School' Syrah | 2022 | — | The Thief's records | in stock at The Thief |
| 'Old School' Syrah | 2018 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| 'Old School' Syrah | 2017 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| 2016 3L Old School Etched | 2016 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2016 Old School Syrah | 2016 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2017 3L Bruce Etched | 2017 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2017 Bruce’s Island Reserve Syrah | 2017 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2017 Fretboard Viognier/Roussanne | 2018 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2017 Old School Syrah | 2017 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2018 Diamond Cutter Red Wine | 2018 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2018 Fretboard Viognier | 2018 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2018 Old School Syrah | 2018 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2018 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start Grenache Rose | 2018 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2018 Wellspring Reserve Syrah | 2018 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2019 01110011 01111001 01110010 01100001 01101000 Syrah | 2019 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2019 Diamond Cutter Red Wine | 2019 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2019 Fretboard Viognier | 2019 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2019 Old School Syrah | 2019 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2019 SOL Reserve Syrah | 2019 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2019 Space Pants Mourvèdre | 2019 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2019 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start Grenache Rose | 2019 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
Show 51 more bottlings across 44 more wines
| Wine | Vintage | Score | Source | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 01110011 01111001 01110010 01100001 01101000 Syrah | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2020 Diamond Cutter Red Wine | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2020 Fretboard Viognier | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2020 Old School Syrah | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2020 P&S Reserve Syrah | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2020 Space Pants Mourvèdre | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2020 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start Grenache Rose | 2020 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 1.21 Gigawatts White Rhone Blend | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 Diamond Cutter Red Wine | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 Fretboard Viognier | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 Old School Syrah | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 Space Pants Mourvèdre | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 The Enchanter Syrah | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2021 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start Grenache Rose | 2021 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 01110011 01111001 01110010 01100001 01101000 Syrah | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 1.21 Gigawatts White Rhone Blend | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Diamond Cutter Red Wine | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Fretboard Viognier | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Old School Syrah | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Space Pants Mourvèdre | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 The Enchanter Syrah | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2022 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start Grenache Rosé | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 1.21 Gigawatts White Rhone Blend | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Ceci N'est Pas Un Vin Rouge Grenache | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Fretboard Viognier | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Space Pants Mourvèdre | 2022 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Triforce Syrah | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2023 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start Grenache Rosé | 2023 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2024 1.21 Gigawatts White Rhone Blend | 2024 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2024 Kairal Viognier & Syrah 4 pack | 2024 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2025 Fretboard Viognier | 2025 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 2025 Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start Grenache Rosé | 2025 | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| 7 year anniversary party | — | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| Binary 01110011 Syrah | 2021 | — | The Thief's records | — |
| Binary 01110011 Syrah | 2019 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| Ceci n'est pas un vin rouge Grenache | 2022 | — | The Thief's records | — |
| Fretboard White | 2025 | — | The Thief's shelf | in stock at The Thief |
| Fretboard White | 2024 | — | The Thief's records | — |
| Fretboard White | 2018 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| Fretboard White | 2017 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| Holiday Survival Kit | — | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| INSERT COIN | — | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |
| Kairal Syrah | 2024 | — | The Thief's shelf | in stock at The Thief |
| Space Pants Mourvedre | 2022 | — | The Thief's records | — |
| Space Pants Mourvedre | 2020 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| Space Pants Mourvedre | 2019 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| Syrah | 2017 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| Syrah | 2016 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| The Enchanter Syrah | 2021 | — | The Thief's records | — |
| Up Up Down Rose | 2017 | — | The Thief's records | back catalog |
| Wine Keys | — | — | winery webstore (as of 2026-09-16) | on the winery's site |