REININGER WINERY

Established in 1997, Reininger Winery has rapidly gained recognition for producing premium award-winning red wines from the Walla Walla Valley. Winemaker Chuck Reininger crafts elegant and well balanced wines by using the finest fruit from renowned local vineyards.

Founded by winemaker Chuck Reininger and wife Tracy, Reininger Winery welcomed the addition of Tracy’s two brothers and sister’s in law, Kelly and Ann Tucker and Jay and Cyndi Tucker.  In 2004, Reininger relocated from its original location at the Walla Walla airport to a new, larger facility adjacent to Highway 12, six miles west of Walla Walla.  Two potato sheds were converted to include a production and storage facility, tasting room, and administrative offices.  In December 2004, Reininger announced the debut of a second label - Helix.  Helix sources fruit from the larger Columbia Valley, allowing for increased production and expanded distribution, while REININGER wines maintain limited production, focusing on fruit from the Walla Walla Valley.

Chuck’s winemaking style is driven by his reverence for the land. His background as a mountain climbing guide and outdoor adventurer has shaped his philosophy about winemaking: “I enjoy the simple pleasures of savoring the complexities. Wine and the land are spiritual. They are an adventure of the soul.”