Experience the art of Old World-inspired winemaking on Thursday, March 26, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as we welcome Marc Dillon Leahy, the visionary behind Walla Walla’s Dillon Cellars.

Marc’s winemaking journey is a global one, having studied and worked in nine distinct regions across France, Spain, Portugal, and Napa Valley before returning home to Washington. His philosophy is simple yet profound: elegance over excess, heritage over hype, and balance over brawn. At Dillon Cellars, Marc crafts scarce, terroir-driven wines using traditional techniques like native yeast fermentation and foot crushing. These are wines of intention that celebrate the unique character of prestigious sites like Stillwater Creek, Klipsun, and WeatherEye.

Why you should join us:

• Meet the Maker: This is a rare chance to chat with Marc personally and hear the stories behind his “transparent” winemaking style.
• The Tasting: Explore a curated flight of boutique, small-lot wines that are rarely found outside of the Walla Walla airport district.
• The Experience: Discover why critics and collectors alike are buzzing about Dillon Cellars’ sophisticated Chardonnays, Syrahs, and Bordeaux blends.

Whether you’re a fan of high-scoring Washington wines or you love the earthy complexity of European styles, this tasting promises to be a highlight of our spring calendar.

Event Details

• When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Where: Barrels Wine Bar, Mercer Island
• Format: Open-house style tasting.