Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite is a close family of wine estates, each diverse in terroir and distinct in character, but all sharing in the same spirit. Firmly rooted in the very soil it cultivates, and dedicated to the art of exemplary winemaking since their first day at Château Lafite Rothschild in 1868, the DBR Lafite family has grown to include Château Duhart-Milon (Grand Cru Classé in Pauillac), Château Rieussec (Premier Grand Cru Classé in Sauternes), Château L’Évangile (Pomerol), Château Paradis Casseuil, as well as range of Bordeaux wines – Les Légendes R.
Beyond the Bordeaux region, the family extends to Viña Los Vascos (Chile, 1988), Domaine d’Aussières (Languedoc, 1999), Bodegas CARO (Argentina, 1999), Domaine de Long Dai, in the Shandong region of China (2008) and Domaine William Fèvre (Chablis, 2024).
With a sensitivity to each terroir’s unique demands, DBR Lafite champions a shared commitment to working hand in hand with the land that gives rise to each of its wines and has been certified B Corp in 2024.
Quilceda Creek has had an unbroken string of highly-rated vintages that has led Robert Parker Jr. to name it Washington State's premier Cabernet Sauvignon producer.
Abeja founders Ken and Ginger Harrison came to Walla Walla Valley in the late 1990s searching for land suitable for planting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. While searching for an ideal vineyard location, the couple discovered an extraordinary historic farmstead that captured their hearts and sparked their imagination, and the idea for Abeja took hold. Not only was the property suited for grape growing and winemaking, but by restoring the farmstead’s existing buildings, the Harrisons saw the opportunity to preserve the property’s rich heritage while creating a one-of-a-kind Walla Walla wine country destination. Ken and Ginger purchased the farmstead in 2000 and made Abeja’s first Cabernet Sauvignon in 2001.
Today, Abeja is the realization of the Harrisons' vision. Surrounded by 38 acres of creeks, gardens, and vineyards, the estate is home to a winery, upscale lodging, fine dining, and private events. Abeja (pronounced “ah-BAY-ha”) is Spanish for a bee. It was chosen to honor a deep-rooted respect for the environment and as a reminder of the importance of working together in a community.
Husband-and-wife winemakers Daniel Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler craft Abeja's acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot as well as the winery's sought-after, limited-release estate and reserve wines. The winery’s sustainably farmed vineyards, Skysill, Heather Hill, and Mill Creek, are the cornerstones of all the wines.
Adjacent to the winery is The Inn at Abeja, providing year-round lodging for those seeking a restorative, one-of-a-kind wine country experience. The property’s original outbuildings welcome overnight guests with a unique mix of private cottages, rooms, and suites.
The property is also home to The Kitchen at Abeja, an elegant fine dining experience celebrating innovative Pacific Northwest cuisine. Guests enjoy a five or seven-course prix fixe menu, as well as an optional wine pairing menu designed in collaboration with Abeja's winemakers.