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Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of Woodinville's essential wineries.
Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of Woodinville's essential wineries.
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The Essential Guide to Woodinville's Wine Tasting Rooms

With so many to choose from, here's where to sip

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Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of Woodinville's essential wineries.
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Washington is a powerhouse of grape growth, and the state's wine industry is booming. But since most vineyards are way out east, farther than most will travel for a good drink, wineries have set up satellite outposts, congregating particularly in Woodinville, a short jaunt northeast of Seattle.

Woodinville Wine Country is exploding with more than 100 tasting rooms and wineries. That's staggering, making it tough to get a handle on the best. That's where this guide comes in.

From the household-name producers with grand estates to the family-owned outfits tucked away in strip malls, here are the best places to drink wine in Woodinville.

Note: Map points are listed geographically, not ranked by preference. Don't see your favorite tasting room on the map? Show it some love in the comments, send us an email, or start a forum thread in its honor.

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Patterson Cellars

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Patterson Cellars is known for irreproachable wines. The company produces more than a dozen options on a constantly rotating menu, keeping every visit interesting.

Pondera Winery

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Supremely well-balanced reds and Bordeaux-style blends are highlights here, and the tasting room features rotating art by Northwest artists.

William Church Winery

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Award-winning winery William Church operates two tasting room locations in Woodinville: one open on weekends in the Warehouse district and another in the Hollywood district open daily. The wines are all solid, but the viognier is a standout.

Obelisco Winery

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Obelisco pours estate-grown wines from its 30-acre vineyard on the southwestern slope of Red Mountain. These wines are known for their complexity, and Obelisco's tasting room is a comfy, accessible place to sip and learn.

J. Bookwalter Tasting Room

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Working with some of the most prestigious vineyards in Eastern and Central Washington, J. Bookwalter produces impressive reds and whites. The Woodinville tasting room is welcoming, with leather couches inside and a patio outside.

Gorman Winery

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Small but mighty, Gorman Winery doesn't shy away from big reds, focusing on varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The labels are as bold as the flavors, with names like Evil Twin, Big Sissy, and Bully. Friday nights bring live music to the tasting room.

Long Shadows Tasting Room

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There's a lot of wine-making muscle behind the Long Shadows label, which involves seven accomplished vintners from around the world. Long Shadows' seven Columbia Valley wines are all available for sampling at the tasting room.

Fidelitas

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This boutique winery sources its grapes from the Red Mountain AVA, highly respected for its bold flavors. Fidelitas offers tasting flights and wines by the glass for lingering.

àMaurice Cellars

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As fifth-generation Washingtonians, the Schafer family knows its stuff. The wines here, made with Blue Mountain grapes, are critically acclaimed and pair well with food.

JM Cellars

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JM Cellars is a family-owned winery sourcing from a wide variety of Columbia Valley vineyards. The tasting room and surrounding garden are a great place to sip, too, especially on a sunny day.

DeLille Carriage House Tasting Room

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DeLille hangs its hat on being the only winery in the world chosen for both the Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of the World lists for two consecutive years. Its romantic Carriage House has three terraces and a large indoor tasting room.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

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Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State’s oldest winery and a great place to kick off a visit to Woodinville thanks to an excellent free tour that gives newbies a better understanding of the state's wine industry. Oh, and the summer concert series on the lawn is a must.

Patterson Cellars

Patterson Cellars is known for irreproachable wines. The company produces more than a dozen options on a constantly rotating menu, keeping every visit interesting.

Pondera Winery

Supremely well-balanced reds and Bordeaux-style blends are highlights here, and the tasting room features rotating art by Northwest artists.

William Church Winery

Award-winning winery William Church operates two tasting room locations in Woodinville: one open on weekends in the Warehouse district and another in the Hollywood district open daily. The wines are all solid, but the viognier is a standout.

Obelisco Winery

Obelisco pours estate-grown wines from its 30-acre vineyard on the southwestern slope of Red Mountain. These wines are known for their complexity, and Obelisco's tasting room is a comfy, accessible place to sip and learn.

J. Bookwalter Tasting Room

Working with some of the most prestigious vineyards in Eastern and Central Washington, J. Bookwalter produces impressive reds and whites. The Woodinville tasting room is welcoming, with leather couches inside and a patio outside.

Gorman Winery

Small but mighty, Gorman Winery doesn't shy away from big reds, focusing on varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The labels are as bold as the flavors, with names like Evil Twin, Big Sissy, and Bully. Friday nights bring live music to the tasting room.

Long Shadows Tasting Room

There's a lot of wine-making muscle behind the Long Shadows label, which involves seven accomplished vintners from around the world. Long Shadows' seven Columbia Valley wines are all available for sampling at the tasting room.

Fidelitas

This boutique winery sources its grapes from the Red Mountain AVA, highly respected for its bold flavors. Fidelitas offers tasting flights and wines by the glass for lingering.

àMaurice Cellars

As fifth-generation Washingtonians, the Schafer family knows its stuff. The wines here, made with Blue Mountain grapes, are critically acclaimed and pair well with food.

JM Cellars

JM Cellars is a family-owned winery sourcing from a wide variety of Columbia Valley vineyards. The tasting room and surrounding garden are a great place to sip, too, especially on a sunny day.

DeLille Carriage House Tasting Room

DeLille hangs its hat on being the only winery in the world chosen for both the Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of the World lists for two consecutive years. Its romantic Carriage House has three terraces and a large indoor tasting room.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State’s oldest winery and a great place to kick off a visit to Woodinville thanks to an excellent free tour that gives newbies a better understanding of the state's wine industry. Oh, and the summer concert series on the lawn is a must.

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