Our Experience at Castillo de Feliciana (Full Review!)
Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Kelly
I think that Castillo de Feliciana is one of the most picturesque wineries in the Walla Walla Valley. The winery’s architecture and wine label art are inspired by Spain, so it’s no wonder that this winery is one of my favorites. (I studied in Spain while I was in college and I love all things Spanish!) In this post, I’ll share all about our experience at Castillo de Feliciana near Walla Walla.
About Castillo de Feliciana Winery
Castillo de Feliciana has two locations: the Walla Walla Estate Winery and the Woodinville Tasting Room.
(This post covers the Walla Walla Estate Winery. I’ve visited the Walla Walla Estate Winery twice. Now that I know there’s also a tasting room in Woodinville, that’s next on my list!)
The name Castillo de Feliciana translates to Feliciana’s Castle in Spanish. The name Feliciana is derived from the word happiness, so this winery’s name roughly translates to Castle of Happiness. The name pays tribute to the owner’s aunt, who was named Feliciana.
Important Information About the Winery:
Website: http://castillodefeliciana.com/
Phone: (541) 558-3656
Address: 85728 Telephone Pole Rd, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
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Our Experience Wine Tasting
The architecture of the main building at Castillo de Feliciana is inspired by Spain’s southern region of Andalucia. I used to live in Andalucia, and the small white building made me nostalgic for the small pueblos along the Costa del Sol. Andalucia is well-known for its tranquility, and I felt the same way while I was visiting Castillo de Feliciana.
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There’s options for both indoor and outdoor tasting at Castillo de Feliciana. Since it was such a beautiful day, we opted to have our wine tasting on their patio. There was plenty of shaded seating, as well as a lawn complete with corn hole and a water feature. We brought a picnic and ordered a wine tasting flight.
Our wine flight included 4 tastings. Each one was superb. I loved the presentation of the wine, and our server shared with us the background behind each one.
However, Castillo de Feliciana is especially known for their sangria. You can purchase sangria by the glass or by the growler. Just be sure to check out their website to make sure you are in time for sangria season.
We recommend making a tasting reservation in advance. Also, one of the best ways to experience Walla Walla wineries it book a wine tour.
Tip: Be sure to ring the “Wine Time” bell when you arrive 🙂
Directions
Walla Walla is very close to the Oregon border. The state line is just about a 10 minute drive south of Walla Walla. Walla Walla is about 3.5 to 4 hours away from Portland, Oregon. Castillo de Feliciana is located on the Oregon side of the border.
Walla Walla is about 261 miles east from Seattle. (It’s about a 4 to 4.5-hour drive depending on traffic.)
Walla Walla is about 153 miles south of Spokane. (That’s about a 2.5 to 3-hour drive.)
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Looking for a hotel? We stayed at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center. We’d recommend it to others!
Summary
Walla Walla is one of my favorite destinations in Washington State, and Castillo de Feliciana is one of my favorite wineries. The winery is beautiful and the wines are excellent, so you definitely have to add Castillo de Feliciana to your Walla Walla itinerary. We hope this review helps you plan your trip to Walla Walla!
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