Cairdeas Winery

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

"We have been wine club members in Chelan for a few years and were so happy when they opened a satellite location over here! Their barn in chelan is of course my fav, but living in western wa I'm glad there are events we can go to as club members on this side of the mountains as well. We find Cairdeas to be consistent with quality releases without completely breaking the bank. My recommendations are the Tri, Concrete Syrah, and the Nellie Mae."

Lachini Vineyards

★★★★☆ 3.8 (88) • $$

"There are a ton of wineries around here, which you probably already know. This isn't so much a 5-star review for party atmosphere as it is a 5-star review for the quality of the wine itself.This is a big strip mall completely filled with wine and food places. The parking can be a pain. You might want to Uber or book a tour, anyway, depending on how many wines you're sampling today. But if you score a parking spot in this lot, count yourself lucky. Lachini has a small tasting room with one big table, some mixed seating here and there, and some wicker furniture on the sidewalk. The wine is excellent, and the staff are very friendly. We tried several years of the pinot noir, and it's easy to see why people flip over the good pinots when you try Lachini's. The vintages vary quite a bit, and even the best vintages can be quite different (good in different ways). We also tried the sparkling rose, which was excellent. That's not a style I usually go for, but theirs is balanced and easy to get into but keeps being interesting all the way through. They obviously have piles of wine available to go, and will happily hook you up with a wine club membership as of this writing. Only comment I would make is that one of the staff was wearing a lot of cologne; usually in a setting where you really want to zero in on the wine's aromatics that's a no-no, but this is also a fun place to hang out and bend an elbow, not a competition judging panel. So I guess don't worry about that too much."

J Bookwalter Tasting Studio

★★★★☆ 4.2 (74) • $$

"Two friends and I booked a reservation for a Saturday at noon on the patio. Since the weather turned out to be cloudy, there weren't many customers sitting outside. Normally, tables are reserved for up to 90 minutes, but since the patio wasn't full, they kindly let us sit there and catch up with each other for a few hours. The studio offers two different tastings - the Reader's Tasting ($15) and Luxury Tasting ($25). Each one comes with five wines. Our server explained that the wines in the Reader's set can be found in retailers, whereas I believe the ones in the Luxury set are their reserve wines. I got the Luxury tasting which came with two white wines and three red wines. It started off with 100% Chardonnay and ended with 100% Syrah. While I'm not a wine aficionado, I enjoyed trying the variety and did my best to detect the flavors as described on the menu. Their food options were pretty slim and we ordered three of their snack items to share. Contrary to earlier Yelp reviews, they no longer allow you to bring outside food in. + Parmesan Crisps ($6): These were prepackaged from the vendor, Joyful Bakery. They were thin, salty and nice to munch on.+ Hummus & Pita Bread ($6): Triangles of lightly toasted pita bread and some crackers came served alongside a small cup of red pepper hummus. The cup of hummus was tiny, so you could only spread a super thin layer on the bread. I thought it would have come with at least a small bowl of it.+ Patio "Picknick" ($15): This snack kit included Calabrese salami, provolone cheese, olives, fig jam and four small packs of crackers. I enjoyed the salami and cheese, but this item seemed pretty overpriced for what you get. The service was great! Our server poured each sample one at a time rather than in a "flight" style all at once. I could tell he was really passionate about wine as he energetically described each one. There were only two servers for all guests, so they had to constantly monitor all the tables outside and inside to judge when each person was ready for their next pour. The patio is perfect for sunny days as they have tables with umbrellas and also a tent with about six tables if you want some extra shade. Additionally, there is plenty of parking unlike some of the other wine spots in the area. My friends and I had a nice time here enjoying a little wine, each other's company and the springtime weather."

Rooted Souls

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

"An absolute MUST visit. The ambiance is amazing, delicious wines, great service! We have been coming since the summer time and have brought so many visitors to experience Rooted Souls because it's the best. They have an amazing membership program! I'm a Rosè lover and their unique varieties are to die for. They have an amazing sparkling Rosè that I can never get enough of. I also love how the owners are always in the tasting room and chatting up with everyone. Can we also talk about the labeling? So cute! These bottles look adorable in wine racks, but they usually don't last that long since they're so tasty. You need to check this place out! Can't wait for my next trip."

Eagle Harbor Wine Co

★★★★☆ 4 (25) • $$

"I love wine tasting and do it often but somehow only made it to Eagle Harbor Wine Co recently. Had I known what I would be missing, I would have made a beeline here long ago! They are conveniently located in the Winslow Mall in central Bainbridge. Walking distance from the ferry and lots of parking nearby as well. My friends and I opted to sit at an outside table and customize our flights of four wines. The woman who served the wines was funny and personable and really made for an enjoyable experience. I opted for the Goldfinch White Blend (unoaked Chardonnay and Viognier), the Sauvignon Blanc, the Homme Nu Super Tuscan blend (Sangiovese and Cab Sauv), and the Syrah. I loved each one and ended up purchasing 9 bottles that day. My friends enjoyed their wines so much that they joined the wine club. I'm already a member of another club but am considering joining this one as well.I'm really looking forward to returning to try more wines and highly recommend a visit the next time you're in Bainbridge."

Locus Wines

★★★★★ 4.8 (39)

"What a beautiful spot to drink wine outside and have delicious bites. The service was amazing. The wine flight was so fun and tasty. Fun experience especially for date night. My favorite was the pita bread and hummus. I'd come back!"

Kasia Winery Tasting Room

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7)

"Happen to catch this place open at the right time bc my guy took a day off in August and I forgot to shoot a review out. Wonderful wine and cozy chic atmosphere. Kasia is friendly and the service is great, plus she's the one that makes it! We could have stayed there all day. I moved back to the PNW after being gone for 20yrs and it seems as though people don't like writing reviews either bc they don't care or don't want others to invade "their local hangout" which is too bad bc all you are doing is hurting the business by not giving a review for others to see. Kasia Winery is a fun local spot and in a great neighborhood with amazing businesses all around, go shop then go grab a glass of wine :)"

EFESTĒ

★★★★☆ 3.8 (80) • $$

"Had a great wine tasting experience with friends at the Efestē Woodinville location. This winery is not in the main center of Woodinville but it is close by and well worth a visit. Tasting reservations are easy to make via OpenTable. We sat outside at a table on the covered patio on a warm sunny afternoon and it was so nice.Our tasting experience started with an order of margherita pizza and a cheese plate to share. Both were tasty and a good complement to the wines. The wines we tried were all delicious and we appreciated the detailed descriptions provided of each by our server Taylor. She made our experience even better with her fun personality and wine knowledge. Several of us purchased multiple bottles of wine at the end. I'm looking forward to tasting more wines and attending events at Efestē soon!"

Doe Bay Wine Phinney Ridge

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"What a great new addition to Phinney! This is such a lovely little bottle shop / tasting room. They have a wonderful eclectic selection of wines from all over the globe - mostly Italy, France and WA from what I saw. They also have some great CA wines -- I saw a few Turley wines on their shelves.I was able to taste a French white from Terradora Dipaolo "Greco Di Tufo" and their "2022 Dolcetto Rose" from their own label, The Orcas Project. I bought them both. Paola was unbelievably nice, fun, knowledgeable, and approachable.They offer tastings and wine by the glass and they have a sweet little outdoor patio that I plan on spending some time at when I'm in next. They also have a wine club.I'll be back - I'm intrigued by their diverse offering and I can't wait to try more of their proprietary wines!"

Mr B's Meadery

★★★★★ 4.9 (34)

"Just what they need to boost business, yet another 5 star review. Tiny little bar with a few tables and, from what I gather, the largest Meade assortment in the free world. Grab a flight or a bottle, chill out and enjoy. But no matter what you do, make sure you use the bathroom; it's spectacular."

Obelisco Estate at Apple Farm Village

★★★★★ 4.5 (20) • $$$

"Cool little wine tasting room in town. We got a recommendation to come here from Columbia Winery because of our love for bold red wines. We did a tasting of the reds and thought their cab was really good. We didn't check out prices since we can't bring any back on our flight due. But from what we tasted, the reds were just our type!"

Aluel Cellars

★★★★★ 4.9 (63) • $$

"Good job!Nicely designed space. The wines are really good quality examples of Washington wine and the staff (Diane) was amazing in her knowledge and exceptional in her timing and attention! Especially when there were way too many customers for one person to keep track of!Keep up the great work!"

Wildside Wine

★★★★★ 4.9 (12) • $$

"I can't say enough great things about this quaint wine bar/shop. It is intimate, and cozy, and the owner Carol is not only a sweetheart but extremely knowledgeable. She is quick to tell you all the details about the wines they sell and are pouring during their daily tastings. Stop by anytime Tuesday -Saturday for a very reasonable 5$ tasting, or a cheese and antipasto plate (or both). They also serve wines by the glass that range in price but are all extremely affordable. This is a great place to spend an hour (or three) any given afternoon chatting and sipping it up. Everyone who visits the shop is extremely friendly and there is a genuine sense of community that comes across. So glad to have wild side wines not only because of the amazing wine and atmosphere, but because of the people I have met from stopping by."

House of Smith Wines – Jet City

★★★★☆ 4 (62) • $$

"Charles Smith is ironically (or not, sorry Alanis am I you?) a good Winesmith. He must lose a lot of sleep perfecting his wines. Perhaps he's Sleepless In Seattle.So I knew the song Jet City Woman by... who was it? Queensryche? But never knew what Jet City was, thought it was just someone who flies a lot, a go getter businesswoman maybe. Well, no, it's a Seattle girl is what it is. Duhhhh. Boeing. How did i not figure that out, I've been to the damn place 5 or 6 times. Or wait, maybe I've been less. 2 tours, once before that... so 3 times? Feels like much longer because I spent a long time up here each time.They make very popular and fancy Pacific Northwest Wines and some of them are actually really good. Of course the European stuff will always be the best, but as far as Washington State wines go these are some of the better ones."

Champion Wine Cellars

★★★★★ 4.8 (42) • $$

"Over the past few years, I have started to enjoy European wines more and more, in addition to some of my faves from WA and OR. And while most stores will have some European wines, it's Champion's area of focus. So it was a great find for me, especially as it's only a mile away. The owners are awesome - super nice people who will really work hard to find the right wine for your taste profile and budget. The store is small and packed with a great selection, and during COVID, they are taking appointment for in person shopping on Mondays, which is like having a personal session with a wine expert. Otherwise, they have a walk up window where you can chat away and discuss your wine needs. While they specialize in European wines, with a deeper selection of French and some Italians, I have also picked up some great PNW wines as well. Overall, it's my go to wine shop in Seattle now where I can pick up some unique wines that are fairly priced and with a personalized level of service of a great small business."

White Heron Cellars - Northwest Tastings Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (49) • $

"This is a little spot tucked away inside Pike Place Market. There's a couple of tables, a couple of bar stools at the order counter, and several stools along the window. Spoiler: the window stools offer a great view.There's a couple of different flights you can taste, as well as several individual wines. They also offer a small menu of snacks.My friend and I both got the flights of white wine and shared a couple of cheeses with crackers. For the flights, each glass is poured after you finish the previous one. We completely loved the roussanne one! (So much so we came back again the next day for more.)We had a lovely time here and really enjoyed relaxing, going at a leisurely pace, and sampling the wines (all were great). Definitely recommend a stop here!"

Three of Cups

★★★★★ 4.8 (18)

"Really great service! You get to pick 6 wines to try and they're very generous to allow you to revisit. I would absolutely recommend the rose. Smells like cotton candy but actually tastes much drier."

Eagle Harbor Wine Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (48) • $$

"Cute little place in a small shopping strip. I came here last summer but it was jammed packed! Last time I came in the winter and it was so empty. We were her first customer. We got to sit anywhere we liked and the lady talked our brains off (in a good way), we enjoyed her company and stories. The wines were pretty good. Wine tasting was pretty cheap as well, about $10 for 5 tastes. I didn't know east Washington grew wines like Napa... Pretty cool."

Aluel Cellars

★★★★★ 4.8 (15)

"Looking to enjoy some fine wines without making a trip to the Eastside? Wish granted! You can come on into Aluel for some nice tastings and light bites that can serve as decent palate cleansers as well.Right on Market yet tucked away with other storefronts is Aluel. I've walked by it many times only to realize 'wow there is a wine room right here!'After meeting a friend here, I settled on one the flights I tasted the - Aluel Signature Flight - '19 Sparkling, '18 Malbec, '18 Regalia, '17 Coat of Arms. my favorite being the Malbec and Coat of arms, which is a red blend and an award winner, along with many of the others on their menu.For bites we got the - pita and hummus plate which just alright at $9. Perhaps we should've sprang for the cheese plate for a bit more at $15.Aluel is a nice place to sample some wines right in the middle of a neighborhood without need to go far. Check it out!"

Sleight of Hand Cellars SODO

★★★★★ 4.5 (20) • $$

"We enjoyed a lovely impromptu tasting at Sleight of Hand. It was fun to learn more about Washington grapes. The tasting is red heavy, so keep that in mind if you're into lighter wines. The reds are good, heavier bodied than I normally drink, but a range of flavors to suit your palate. The tasting room is comfortable and spacious. Fun Fact: Neil Patrick Harris is a wine club member and featured on one of their labels!"

Mr B's Mead

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"Before COVID-19 hit Seattle, I got to enjoy a nice afternoon in Mr. B's tasting room with my closest girlfriends! A quiet and clean space with comfy bar stools and plenty of mead in delicious flavors. We each did the mead tasting, which included 5-6 small cups. They were so delicious that we ended up buying bottles after!!! $22 for a large bottle (750 ml), $13 for a small (375 ml ). We were there for HOURS. My favorite flavors were: 1) Lavender2) Ginger BeastBut I'm glad that I tried more than that because the other flavors were interesting too. Right now, Mr. B is offering local delivery. I ordered two bottles yesterday afternoon, and they were delivered today (in less than 24 hours). I also pre-ordered a few bottles of the next Lavender batch. Yes -- it's so good that it's sold out TWICE in less than two months."

Mosquito Fleet Winery

★★★★★ 4.5 (25) • $$$

"This place is fantastic. The people are so wonderful and inviting. The wine is delicious. I especially like the Sauvignon Blanc and the port. Looking forward to playing horseshoes, corn hole and bocce ball. Just became a member. I will be coming to visit my folks in this area frequently so we can hang out this place."

Lantern Brewing

★★★★★ 4.6 (66) • $

"I've bookmarked Lantern Brewing to try months ago and just this past weekend I've finally made it in. It's right off Aurora, and it's pretty unassuming, located in a neighborhood, it would be pretty easy to miss. The interior is a pretty large space, and they have food trucks on-site, you will need to check the website as to the rotations. This past Saturday evening, it was Cycle Dogs (Hot dogs, which go perfect with beer). On days that there are no food trucks, you can bring in outside food. It appears this used to be a car garage, they have the ginoromous doors for it, and during the warm months, those doors would open up to allow for more breezes. There were numerous spaces throughout, you can have a seat at the bar, or opt for the picnic table settings, or just a regular table seating. There were board games as you enter to your left, and a foosball table, too. They are kid and dog friendly. And if you want to rent out the space, you can! So, enough about the interior, let's have a chat about the beer. We opted for all 10 beer tastings for $13, a total bargain! Plus, I wanted to try what they offer. What they offer is more along the lines of Belgium style beer. A bit lighter, not really IPA-centered, but that doesn't mean they don't have IPAs, they do, it's just not their focus. On their current tap menu is the Alpenglow: collaboration with NW peaks, Triple IPA with juicy hop aroma, apricot and pineapple flavor notes, a definite must! Of the 10 tastings, this was my favorite.While we were there, our tap-master was Nate, a super cool, ex-bike mechanic dude. Of course, he and my hubby know a lot of the same people in the industry, so we were there for a while enjoying beer and conversation. Overall, I would definitely place Lantern Brewing on my top 10 breweries in Seattle."

Olalla Vineyard & Winery

★★★★★ 4.6 (59) • $$

"What a great place for date night! My love and I throughly enjoyed the live music (sounds like deloris, always great!) the wine was supper yummy and their picnic baskets are so fun. We shared three bottles of their reds. Each different bit each delicious all on their own. We also had the picnic basket with smoked salmon, smoked cheeses and crackers. It was the perfect mix with the wine. And truly, you can't beat the setting. It's cozy but open. The lawn is gorgeous and you can't get a bad view from any place. The owners and staff were kind and helpful, it was a busy night but everyone was taken care of. And it was so clean! Which always makes me happy. We'll be back for future date nights!!"

Pine Lake Cellars

★★★★★ 4.5 (8)

"Came here with friends while in town. What a gem of a place. Super cute and super nice staff! And the wine was good. And we come from the wine country in Oregon. And the patios are super cute!! The hand towels in the bathroom are some of the nicest ever so soft which was a nice touch. The wine prices are great and the wines them selfs are even better!! If you like wine and a nice place to enjoy drinking it this is the place."

Gig Harbor Wine

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Such a great place to wine taste and grab a snack! Their wine is delicious and they just had a spring release that is outstanding. Service is also amazing. The best part is not only do they have delicious wine they are also kid and dog friendly which is hard to find in Gig Harbor."

Pie Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (69) • $$

"They have the BEST dessert wine here! I got the Sweetie Flight and they were all so delicious and not over the top sweet. The flight included Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris Ice Wine, Muscat Blanc, and Red Dessert Port. My absolute favorite is the Pino Gris Ice Wine! All of the wine also paired really well with the pies. They have a large amount of unique pies, all the fruit ones especially intrigued me. I ended up getting the NW Berry Pie and it was so delicious. I will need to back and have some more dessert wine and try different pie here. Definitely recommend trying Pie Wine Bar!"

Laterus Winery

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"I'm not a big Rosé fan, but their Rosé was excellent. Also enjoyed the Hallows, their GSM blend. First time visiting, but will definitely stop their again when in town."

Pace Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.9 (17)

"There are so many choices along 1st in Snoho anymore, and nobody is working the dive-bar vibe at this point. It's been quite a while since that was the case. Pace is definitely a nice place to relax with a few glasses of wine and snacks or a meal.It's an old warehouse type space--high ceilings, long, narrow single room. Light wooden floors, brick walls. Lots of highboy seating around 4-top tables, a couple couches. When the weather's nice, it looks like their back deck is probably amazing. They can probably get a decent breeze through here when needed, too. All this with some mellow downtempo coming from somewhere makes for a very welcoming place to relax.Seating is first-come, first-sat. There's a short wine list (1 white and 4 reds pouring yesterday). You can pick a flight of 3, and it's complimentary if you take a bottle home. The menu is interesting--focused on classic dishes done well. Not a huge long list of choices, but they all certainly sit right in my wheelhouse.We had a charcuterie plate--2 decent salamis and 3 great cheeses, along with some jam, arugula, toasted bread, and rad raw honey. Honeycomb still sitting in it, in all its peppery-sweet waxy goodness. The Whatcom White with Peppercorn is a crazy good cheese. We also got the bone marrow, which comes with roasted garlic, mushrooms, demiglace, and more toasty bread. This marrow gives just about any place I can think of a run for its marrow money. The crowd filled up pretty quickly in the late afternoon. Couples hanging out, groups of friends, groups of moms, a couple family groups. The owner and his grandson greeted people, while mom and dad and a few others worked the bar. One girl scout and her mom came in to sling cookies. Some people were definitely dressed up a little bit to go out, and it all had a very friendly community watering hole vibe. We tried all the wines; the sauv blanc was a little on the subdued side, as was the tempranillo. The syrah had good flavors and a big body to it, seemed like a good steak wine. The rhone blend and bordeaux blend both had awesome flavor profiles with lighter, more-sippable body to them, and we took home 2 bottles of the bordeaux. I'd really love to come back with more appetite and check out the entrees. The appetizers made it very clear that this kitchen knows what it's doing, and based on the descriptions (and recommendations from friends), I'm sure the full dinners are just great. The service stays right on point throughout--it kinda looks like their whole focus is on being a tasting room, but once you sit down and interact with the staff you know right away that the restaurant service is good. Definitely recommend this place."

Gorman Winery Hollywood Hills Tasting Room

★★★★☆ 4.4 (54)

"This was my first stop in Woodinville. We stopped here because we saw a lot more people than anywhere else. This tasting room shares an area with another tasting room and an Italian restaurant. They do have an outside patio, but you can also sit inside. You can go up to the bar area and grab your drink and then go pick your seat. We did order some food from the Italian restaurant next-door to go along with our wine tasting.I had the cabarnet which as bold and dry. Just how I like it. They do let you taste before ordering a glass in case you're undecided. Dogs are welcomed."

Cloudlift Cellars

★★★★★ 4.8 (9) • $$

"Off the beaten path in SODO but worth visiting. The wines were pretty good, our favorite was the cab Franc , we got some of those but we would like to try the whites and rose again because they were good too just so much to try. The chocolates paired with the wine , the time we went , were so spot on, wow. With that many wines on the line up , there were no place to sit and enjoy it all. That's my only thing. Don't sleep on this local winemaker, there some good juice in those bottles."

Michael Florentino Cellars - SoDo

★★★★★ 4.9 (9) • $$

"Excellent tasting experience and a nice wine pourer! We had a nice chat and I enjoyed the wines I tasted. The new label, Sherman, has lovely offerings; I chose a white flight. I took home a bottle of the 2017 Florentino Nebbiolo Rosé. I look forward to returning in the future..."

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (989) • $$

"Chateau Ste. Michelle is a beautiful winery with charming grounds that were built in 1912. They have a large open space with a lawn area, stage venue, and visitor center where you can spend some time exploring and walking around. Inside the tasting room are two floors of spaces to try wine tastings.We went to the tasting room and were offered a variety of different wine tasting options. Out of all of them we chose the col solare tasting ($45 per person). Col Solare is a partnership between Washington winemakers and Italian winemakers and an institution that has been around for 600+ years. Together they created a variety of cabernet sauvignon wines made 100% in Washington. We tried the 2018, 2019, and 2020 wines which were all great and our favorite was the 2019. Our server was great (never got his name) in providing information and history of each of the wines.It was a beautiful entrance while driving in and it's a great place for some wine and hang out."

Armstrong Family Winery

★★★★★ 4.5 (24) • $$

"Great family run winery with damn good wines! I didn't have a single one I didn't like. My favorite red was David's Folly and the only white I had which I loved was the Viognier. I came here with a large group for a private wine tasting that included wine and charcuterie, and was hosted by Jennifer and Tim. They are lovely people! Passionate, hardworking and nice. My favorite combo. I'll be back for another wine tasting soon!"

Alluvium Cellars

★★★★★ 4.7 (18)

"I love Alluvium Cellars! The wine is absolutely remarkable, I especially love the rosé. They definitely have more reds than whites, but the tasting menu is a great combination of both. I loved the wines so much that I signed up for a membership after my tasting. The room itself is really cool-super well decorated and spacious. It has a much younger feel than other wineries and the vibes are very trendy. There is also a great patio for nice days.The staff is gracious, helpful, and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed chatting with them about the wines, harvest, and how they've grown since opening in a June 2022. This is a great place to taste if you appreciate good wines and want to drink them somewhere that is fun and insta-friendly. They are also super dog friendly and even brought my dogs watersI can't wait to go back with a group to friends!"