Forgeron Wines

Forgeron Cellars is located in Walla Walla. Forgeron, a french word for blacksmith, was chosen in part because the location of the winery is on the former site of a blacksmith shop. But there's more to it than that: Forgeron also refers to artisans who build with their hands and head winemaker and part owner Marie-Eve Gilla brings that artisan philosophy to her winemaking and her vision for Forgeron Cellars.

Marie-Eve Gilla studied winemaking in her native France and attended the University of Dijon where she earned a masters degree in enology and viticulture. She came to the United States in 1991 intending to stay a few months but was enchanted by the winemaking opportunities afforded by Eastern Washington and decided to stay. She eventually met and married Gilles Nicault, also a native of France, and Director of Winemaking and Viticulture at Long Shadows, a collection of ultra-premium wineries run by some of the top winemakers from around the world.

Forgeron Cellars gets their grapes from numerous vineyards located in the Columbia Valley appellation with a focus on the best that Washington has to offer.

Forgeron Cellars Chardonnay 09 $26.95 Retail $24.25 Qty. This is a rich Chardonnay, complex and full bodied yet also crisp and refreshing. Flavors include pear and melon, the nose is mineral and peach. Tropical fruit is there as well. ... read more

Forgeron Cellars Merlot 06 $21.45 Retail $19.30 Qty. This rich Merlot features aromas of clove, boysenberry, lilacs and brown sugar. Concentrated ripe fruit with spicy notes of mineral and earth combine to create a long finish which is quite elegant.... read more

Forgeron Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 07 $32.45 Retail $29.21 Qty. Dark, inky color with aromas of blackberry and plum, even fresh-cracked black pepper and smoky cedar.... read more

Forgeron Cellars Syrah 07 $32.45 Retail $29.21 Qty. This Syrah was sourced exclusively from the Boushey Vineyard. It is an intense wine which exudes aromas of blackberries and dark, dark cherries. Intense fruit flavors reveal a rich, well-balanced wine.... read more

Forgeron Cellars Red Table Wine $16.95 Retail $15.25 A non-vintage blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon for structure, Merlot for roundness and a dash of Syrah or Zinfandel for spice. Yes yes yes! Surprisingly rich, juicy, super good deal, Avalon highly recommends this beautifully crafted... read more