Experience a Walla Walla icon in the heart of Woodinville.

Tasting Experiences

Located in Wine Walk Row of the Schoolhouse District in downtown Woodinville, L’Ecole Nº 41 Woodinville offers tasting flights and glass pours. Members, look forward to enjoying the tasting benefits and special glass pour pricing included with your membership.

Walk-ins are welcome based on availability, but reservations are recommended for groups of 7 or more. For assistance, call us at 425-522-5022.

About Us

L’Ecole N° 41 is a third-generation family-owned, artisan winery located in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label. Founded in 1983, we were the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley. We have become one of the most prominent and visible Walla Walla Valley wineries with national and international distribution.

Our focus is to produce ultra-premium, distinctive wines that reflect the unmistakable typicity of Washington State and the unique terroir of our Walla Walla Valley vineyards. Each bottle is handcrafted with a commitment to quality in the vineyards and the winery. More than four decades of winemaking experience, ongoing investments in our Walla Walla Estate Ferguson and Seven Hills Vineyards, and long-term relationships with many of the most prominent vineyards in Washington State are central to our well-known reputation for quality and consistency across our wine portfolio.

Today we are at the forefront of sustainable farming in the Walla Walla Valley, notably with our Estate Ferguson and Estate Seven Hills Vineyards, both of which are certified sustainable and certified Salmon Safe.

L’Ecole is one of the most honored wineries in Washington State and has garnered national and international accolades over the years for producing superior-quality wines. We are proud to be recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as a Top 100 Winery of the Year seventeen times. In 2014, Decanter awarded our 2011 Estate Ferguson the International Trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend in the World! In 2016, the 2013 Ferguson won the International Trophy for Best New World Bordeaux Blend from the Six Nations Wine Challenge. In 2022, the 2019 Estate Perigee was named Best New World Bordeaux Blend at the Global Fine Wine Challenge.

Sustainable Farming Practices

L’Ecole is a leader and an active proponent of sustainable farming in the Walla Walla Valley. Our Walla Walla Estate vineyards – Ferguson and Seven Hills – and Pepper Bridge vineyard are Certified Sustainable and Certified Salmon-Safe, as noted on our back labels. We focus on soil biology and vine health, choosing minimal input and targeted-impact farming practices. Everything we do is aimed at nurturing the long-term health of our vineyards, ensuring they thrive well into the future. We use IPM (Integrated Pest Management) processes for better farming decisions and we don’t use herbicides.

Planted originally in 1997, our Seven Hills Vineyard was converted to sustainable, while Ferguson was planned and planted with a focus on sustainability from the outset, following an integrated farming program in the years leading up to planting. That effort continues to guide us today, where our most recent plantings at Ferguson with grafted rootstock were exposed to beneficial mycorrhizal fungi as a stepping stone to ensure the vines root well and have a healthy start.

What is Sustainability?

Sustainable programs employ environmentally friendly and socially responsible viticultural practices that respect the land and conserve natural resources. It also supports biodiversity, exercises responsible relationships with workers, neighbors, and the community, and provides continuing economic and biological vineyard viability. In sustainability, the emphasis is on low-input, soft practices that nurture soil health by encouraging biodiversity and soil microorganisms through the use of composts and compost teas, amongst other strategies and measures.

Third-Party Certification

We are committed to sustainable farming practices and have third-party certifications from SUSTAINABLE WA, LIVE, and Salmon-Safe.

Benefits of Sustainable Farming

Healthier vines, more resistant to pest pressures
Reduced erosion due to better soil structure and beneficial cover crops
Use of minimal environmental sprays, such as biodegradable oils and plant extracts
Improved plant nutrient cycling, including support of beneficial microorganisms in the soil
Lower carbon footprint due to minimal mowing and reduced chemical inputs

More on our Sustainable Farming Practices and Certifications HERE.

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We partner with B.I.G. Recyclers to recycle our empty wine bottles, resulting in 6,379 pounds diverted from the local landfill