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February 17, 2022

Patterson Cellars

Woodinville winery pioneer John Patterson, founder of Patterson Cellars, along with his partners, have acquired the Tertulia winery facility and adjacent Whistling Hills Vineyard in Walla Walla's Southside winery district. The Tertulia wine brand and inventory were not included in the sale. METIS, one of the Northwest's leading wine industry Mergers & Acquisitions firms, served as the exclusive transaction advisor. This acquisition enables Patterson Cellars to bring a significant portion of their wine production much closer to the growers and vineyards, while also adding an estate vineyard to their portfolio. Patterson (who sells over 80% of their wine direct to consumers) will additionally gain a key retail location in one of the highest traffic areas of Walla Walla. Tertulia Cellars, founded by Jim O'Connell in 2005, closed in late 2021 after over a decade as a popular destination for estate grown wines. The former Tertulia facility will be re-branded as Patterson Cellars, Walla Walla and become Patterson's fifth tasting room location and 2nd winemaking facility. Patterson founded Woodinville's Patterson Cellars in 2000, after 13 years at Quilceda Creek. This year will be his 36th harvest in Washington.




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