Morrison Lane Vineyard

Located just south of Walla Walla on Cottonwood Creek west of Powerline Road, Morrison Lane Vineyard has supplied fruit to local wineries since 1997.

The Morrison Farm was established in 1918 by Dean's grandparents. Dean and Verdie Morrison planted the first, four-acre block of Syrah in 1994. Since that first planting Dean's quest for unusual varietals new to the Walla Walla valley has grown the vineyard to 23 acres in production with 9 different varietals. Upon his retirement from the railroad, Dean and Verdie opened the Morrison Lane tasting room in September of 2004.

The whole Morrison family is involved with winery activities. Dean's cousin Gene Cluster supplied the distinctive calligraphy script for the logo. The Morrisons other children Dinah and Sean help with production, marketing, distribution and events. The entire Morrison family takes pride in continuing the family farm traditions that helped to shape the unique culture of the Walla Walla Valley.

Varietals

Morrison Lane is known for providing rare varietals of grapes to area winemakers. One of two Carmenere producers, and the first vineyard to grow Counoise, Morrison Lane is proud if its growing reputation for unique varietals.

• Eastern Block Syrah - 4.5 acres planted in 1994
• Syrah - 2.8 acres planted in 1998
• Syrah - 6.5 acres planted in 1999
• Viognier - 1.1 acres planted in 1996
• Viognier - 1 acre planted in 2000
• Cinsault - 0.7 acre planted in 1998
• Carmenere - 1.9 acres planted in 1999
• Counoise - 1.5 acres planted in 1999 (first of its kind in Walla Walla Valley)
• Dolcetto - 0.6 acre planted in 1999
• Sangiovese - 1 acre planted in 2000
• Nebbiolo - 0.6 acre planted in 2000
• Barbera - 0.4 acre planted in 2000
  

Wineries

Just where do our grapes go? Below is a listing of wineries that have used Morrison Lane fruit in recent years:

1997 Glen Fiona, Seven Hills

1998-99: Glen Fiona, Seven Hills, Cayuse, Canoe Ridge

2001: K Vintners, Glen Fiona, Seven Hills

2002: K Vintners, Morrison Lane, Seven Hills , Walla Walla Vintners, Syzygy, Latitude 46N, Lost River, Barrister, Boeing Wine Club

Dean Morrison
in the vineyard (1998)