In the early 1800's, French traders named the gently flowing stream near our winery "Petite Creek". By mid-century, pioneers changed it's name to "Patit Creek" (pronounced Pat-it). Since 1999, Patit Creek Cellars has been hand-crafting elegant wines worthy of our European heritage, using only the finest grapes from select vines grown in the rich glacial soils of Washington State.

* The original Dayton, WA winery was purchased in 2007 by its current owner, Ed Dudley. At the time, the winery produced Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon only.
* Our winemaker, Joe Forest, came on board with us in January of 2008.
* A beautiful new 6,000 sq. ft. winery and tasting room was opened in Walla Walla, WA in the spring of 2008, located in the Walla Walla Airport district. (Make us your first stop next time you fly in, or your last stop next time you fly out. Alaska Airlines will check your first case of wine for free!)