Willis Hall

About

The name WILLIS HALL was drawn from the names of two members of John Bell’s family and was chosen to honor two special individuals who were significant in John’s life. WILLIS was John’s father’s middle name, and HALL was John’s maternal grandmother’s maiden surname. Even today, long after their passings, John feels a continued connection with them and the love they shared while in this life. By crafting his wines with passion, John feels that each bottle of WILLIS HALL wine has been touched with this special feeling, a connection that he wishes to share.

Location Description

Located in the heart of Marrysville, Washington

Features

  • Passion to make every vintage better than preceding ones.

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Winemaker

John Bell is the winemaker and sole owner of WILLIS HALL, LLC. In the early 1980s, John developed an interest in wine appreciation. Pursuing all avenues to learn about wines for over 15 years, John determined that further learning could come about only by his actually making wine. Because he was an employee of The Boeing Company, John availed himself of the opportunity to join the Boeing Employees’ Wine and Beermakers’ Club, a.k.a. the Boeing Wine Club, giving him access to the accumulated experience of fellow members, some of whom had started commercial wineries, as well as access to some of the most highly regarded vineyards in Washington State.

History

In the early 1980s, John developed an interest in wine appreciation. Pursuing all avenues to learn about wines for over 15 years, John determined that further learning could come about only by his actually making wine. Because he was an employee of The Boeing Company, John availed himself of the opportunity to join the Boeing Employees’ Wine and Beermakers’ Club, a.k.a. the Boeing Wine Club, giving him access to the accumulated experience of fellow members, some of whom had started commercial wineries, as well as access to some of the most highly regarded vineyards in Washington State.

Estate Vineyards / AVA

Grapes for WILLIS HALL’s premium wines are contracted from world-class vineyards in the Columbia Gorge, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills, Wahluke Slope, Rattlesnake Hills, and Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in eastern and southern Washington as well as the Dundee Hills AVA in northwestern Oregon.

Awards

WILLIS HALL winemaker, John Bell, was honored by Seattle Magazine in their inaugural Washington Wine Awards.

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Address

4715 126th St. NE
Marysville, Washington 98271
United States

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