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Wine, Women and the Warehouse

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Introducing The Woodinville Locavore A new monthly newsletter brings you the exclusive scoop on all the news that's fit to drink.

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Women winemakers make their mark in the Warehouse District, crushing grapes and stereotypes along the way.

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Going to Extremes for Greatness The pursuit for perfection begins with finding a balance between nature and nurture.

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Crossover Wineries Wineries are branching out and offering more on their menus.

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Winery Dogs A little "wag" with your wine

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UNBOTTLED: EFESTE's Peter Devison One of Woodinville’s premier winemakers shares his philosophy of “less is more”

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Uncork Your Brain Some words of wisdom to expand your vocabulary and your knowledge.

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Suggestions on how to hit the road while touring the tasting rooms.

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in the form of an exclusive, membership-driven campaign which provides members an opportunity to further their knowledge of both local Woodinville wines and wineries.

As a member of The Woodinville Locavore, you’ll have access to unique and rare insider information about local winemakers, wineries, and tasting rooms. Think of highly sought-after insider information such as “hearing-it-first” exciting wine industry-related news, special events that make even beloved wine club memberships seem a tad commonplace, special members-only discounts on wine, and super-limited wine releases. Consider the chance to relish in opportunities to not only meet but also to socialize with the industry-leading winery owners and winemakers alike in-person – in everything RICHARD DUVAL

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The Warehouse’s Hoppy Little Secret Four districts, four distinct atmospheres.

They’re what make Woodinville Wine

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Country not one experience but a multitude. And though we call it “wine country,” there’s one district that’s also

brewery and winery combinations.

schedule of food trucks serves up a variety

earning a growing reputation on the

Needless to say, there’s something for just

of pub grub to pair with the ales, reds and

sudsier side of the bar. The Warehouse

about everyone. With an atmosphere that

stouts. Get a water bowl for the dog, and try

District is known for being home to more

celebrates jazz and rock, the beers here are

the Landwink, Intervention or Dooley Noted.

boutique wineries per square foot than

brewed to a different beat. Whether you opt

almost any place on earth. What’s not

for the Amplifier, Reverb or 6 String, you’ll

widely known is that it’s also home to four

definitely be back for an encore.

of the best craft brewers north of Seattle.

If you love a great craft beer or just a change of beverage pace, the Warehouse District offers plenty of hoppy counterpoints to the

Back across North Woodinville Way in The

sea of award-winning wines. Let the wineries

Start your beer exploration at the base

Junction, Dirty Bucket Brewery has made

have their headlines. Variety is the spice

of Artisan Hill at 20 Corners Brewing.

a name for itself as the little brewer that

of Woodinville life, so don’t forget to savor

And we do mean exploration, because

could. Started out of a garage as a home

some suds.

the mission at 20 Corners is to bring

brewing passion, Dirty Bucket has stayed

good beer to the great outdoors.

true to its small-batch roots. It’s the flavors

WOODINVILLE BREWERIES:

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brewing system allows for a more intimate

the brewing process here. And beers like

level of craftsmanship and the ability to

Season Pass, Dancing Bear and Tradewind

quickly rotate styles of beer—from Filthy

are not only available at the bar, but ready

Hoppin’ to Dirty Blonde to Black Lab.

to stow in backpacks, fishing vests and coolers.

High on the hill, way up in the corner of The Warehouse, lies Triplehorn Brewing, a

A bit further up Artisan Hill, you’ll find

big, boisterous, sports-crazy, pet-friendly

Des Voigne Cellars & Brewing, one of

microbrew hall. This is where hops and

Washington State’s first full-production

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Locavore (cont'd)

Woodinville’s Spirit World The spirit world was once a very exclusive club: Whiskey came from Tennessee or Kentucky, gin was made in Britain, vodka came from Northern Europe, and rum from the Caribbean.

Luckily, somebody forgot to tell this new generation of distillers, because they’re kicking down those centuries-old traditions with loads of DIY originality and local ingredients. Nearly every district in Woodinville is home to a craft distillery or two, and their award-winning creations are garnering new spirit fans from across the Pacific Northwest and around the globe. It was high time for a hard liquor revolution, and the fresh philosophy and flavors emanating from Woodinville’s artisan spirit world are

WOODINVILLE DISTILLERIES: � Woodinville Whiskey Co. � SeaSpirit Distilling � J.P. Trodden Distillery � Pacific Distillery � Grape Works Distilling � Four Leaf Spirits � Puget Sound Rum Company � Wildwood Spirits � Schnapsleiche Craft Spirits � Brovo Spirits

leading the charge.

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New: The PicNic Table is a welcome addition to the Warehouse District, with its extensive lineup of Mediterranean-inspired grab-and-go baskets and creative specials served up in a comfortably casual space that seats thirty. Tuscan-born chef Danilo Amato has been cooking since he was six, growing up in the family’s restaurant

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kitchen, and his seasoned approach shines brightly on his polished menu. Don’t miss the chicken liver pate, smoked salmon deviled eggs and the hummus platter.

Also nearby: Davenport Cellars serves a lineup of winefriendly fare that includes flatbreads topped with gorgonzola, fig spread and prosciutto, hearty soups and meal-size salads.

Hot Spots As Woodinville tasting rooms continue to open at a blistering pace, the culinary scene is keeping pace with a growing number

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New: Chateau Ste. Michelle celebrates its 50th anniversary with a dramatic doubling of its tasting room. The expansion has inspired executive chef Janet Hedstrom to expand the tasting room menu, too.

of tasty places to dine while wine touring. Here’s a scorecard to

Also nearby: Columbia Winery serves flatbread pizza and

keep track of the newest spots and go-to favorites:

meat-and-cheese plates designed for sharing.

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New: The Barking Frog is a wine country stalwart, yet it manages to stay fresh with frequent updates to its brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Executive chef Bobby Moore and his crew create inspired Northwest fare with a whimsical twist, like their tasty salad play on peas and carrots. The four-course tasting menu is a great deal, just remember to leave room for Matt Kelley’s incredible desserts.

Also nearby: The Herbfarm continues to win national awards and draw diners from around the world with its lavish, seasonally-inspired menus.

New: Diners can soak in the sunshine on the patio at The Bistro at Hollywood Schoolhouse as they feast on shareable small plates, including lamb meatballs, sautéed prawns and bacon-wrapped dates. Chef Frank Pantoja also satisfies comfort food cravings with his signature chicken pot pie, French dip sandwich and burgers.

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Also nearby: Village Wines has a legion of local fans that love its lineup of flatbreads and sandwiches. The weekday happy hour from 3 to 6 feels like the best kind of industry mixer, and most weekends feature live music. Also in the area, Vivi Pizzeria offers antipasti, a long list of pasta dishes and ambitious Italian entrees in

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addition to its pies. Enjoy them in the dining room or have them delivered to one of the winery neighbors, Gorman

The

PicNicTable

Winery and Patterson Cellars.

We invite you to stop by our Mediterranean inspired café located in Woodinville’s Artisans Hill for daily specials or to pick up our signature appetizer baskets for your wine tasting enjoyment!

18672 142nd Avenue NE, Woodinville WA 98072 For more information contact Danilo at (206) 683.2900

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WINE, WOMEN,

AND THE

WAREHOUSE Women drink more wine than men.

No surprise if you look around most tasting rooms or wine bars. The makeup of U.S. wine consumers is about 55% women and 45% men, though men have been slowly closing that gap over the last decade.

Given this predominance of women wine drinkers, why are winemakers still mostly men? All issues of patriarchy, prejudice or tradition aside, it seems only natural that more women gravitate from enjoying wine to making it. And it’s no surprise that one of the best places to taste this turning of the gender tide is Woodinville’s Warehouse District.

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By Dan O'Boyle Photography by Richard Duval

Lori Larson of Kaella Winery practices Tree Pose on oak.

As long as there’s been wine, there have been wine stereotypes: women prefer wine while men prefer beer; men drink more reds while women drink more whites; women prefer lighter, sweeter wines while men go for bigger, bolder ones. But if there’s one thing the explosion of wine popularity in the U.S. and Washington State has revealed, it’s that these generalizations could do with a major overhaul. Women and men are both drinking across the entire spectrum of wines (and beers), mainly because the availability and variety of high quality beverages have never been greater. And contributing to that delicious mix are a new generation of female winemakers who are busy crushing grapes and smashing stereotypes.

So what differences are these women bringing to the art and business of winemaking, and how do their tastes and experiences differ from those their male counterparts? For starters, Lisa Swei, co-owner of Three of Cups, thinks women winemakers are more likely to consider women’s palates. “In a way, maybe women winemakers are here to do what Coco Chanel did for women’s clothing: take us out of the restricting shapes that men design and like, and give us an enduring, sophisticated alternative we can make our own,” she asserts.

Winemaker Casey Cobble of Robert Ramsey Cellars notes that women may bring a physiological edge to winemaking: “I’ve heard people (men and women) in the industry say, usually offhandedly, that women have better palates than men,” she recounts. “But there are some recent studies (PloS ONE and Yale University) suggesting that women are more sensitive to smell and taste.” Pam Adkins and Julie Bulrice, the duo behind Adrice Wines, put the differences in

Lisa Swei, Three of Cups winemaker

approach this way:

“Male winemakers tend to THINK about how they’ll make their wines.

Female winemakers tend to FEEL their way through the right blends—tannic vs. rounded or bold vs. subtle.” —Pam Adkins & Julie bulrice In addition to the cultural, emotional and perceptive qualities women bring to winemaking, you can add one more to the top of the list: perseverance. This is still a very challenging, largely male-dominated business, and success for women often takes extra grit and a thicker skin. Cobble recalls, “I’ve been told to my face that women ‘sell wine.’ I lift barrels, drive the forklift, and work 17-hour days during harvest just like anyone else, but people still do a double take when they find out I’m a winemaker. Every time I can represent a different picture of what a winemaker is to the public or to people within my industry, that bias gets torn down a little more.”

Pam Adkins of Adrice Wines

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Wine, Women & The Warehouse (cont'd) Still, Lisa Packer, owner and winemaker at Warr-King Wines, observes that the wine environment here may be better than most. “Maybe because Washington is young as far as the wine industry goes, it’s less hierarchical,” she says. Lori Larsen, owner and winemaker at Kaella Winery, adds, “This isn’t an easy business to get into and the challenges are the same for everyone.

You have to have an incredible drive, confidence in your direction, and the ability to keep pursuing your dream.” —lori larsen Overcoming these obstacles is a challenge for any winemaker, but Woodinville’s women have found that success comes easier when they join forces. Sisters of the

Lisa Packer of Warr-King Winery

Vinifera Revolution is a circle of winemaking women that meets every month to share experiences, provide support and offer encouragement. “We share ideas, efforts, space and our support for each other because we believe that working together will take us further as female winemakers than working apart,” say Adkins and Bulrice. “Our goal is to help other women enter the winemaking world and support one another,” adds Packer.

“We want to help lift other women up and make leaders out of existing women winemakers.”

As they’ve grown and refined, the wineries of Warehouse District women are making an impression and building a loyal following, especially with fellow women. Mari Womack, the owner and winemaker behind Damsel Cellars, says, “The people who are joining my wine club are primarily women, and they seem genuinely interested in supporting women-owned businesses. However, they’re also very discerning and won’t simply buy anything just because it’s made by a woman.”

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It’s a similar story at Packer’s Warr-King.

“Women are buying more wine, visiting more tasting rooms and growing their knowledge of wine. They don’t want to be told what to drink but rather experience it and make their own decisions about what they like and don’t like,” she says. Adkins and Bulrice observe, “Women seem to prefer well-rounded wines and the stories behind either the wine or the labels. They love the wine-drinking experience and how it makes them feel.”

The same can be said for the ladies behind the labels: they love the winemaking experience and the feeling of creating something that reflects their own personal taste, perspective and experience. The art of wine may be thousands of years old, but women winemakers are just starting to get the chance to show their stuff. It’s an exciting, delicious time both for them and all of us enthusiasts.

Warr-King’s Lisa Packer puts it this way: “I always think of my wines as my kids. They sometimes drive you nuts and cause you to lose sleep, but in the end, they grow up to be pretty amazing and make you proud.”

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EXTREMES for Greatness Winemakers from opposite ends of the Yakima Valley talk about what makes a great vintage.

By Shannon Borg Photos by Richard Duval

What makes a great vintage? This question keeps winemakers up

There’s no doubt that a truly great vintage

at night while those of us who get to enjoy these great wines sleep

is a year when the planets are aligned.

like babies. As Woodinville Wine Country grows and develops with more great wineries opening tasting rooms, there are more

Perfection happens when all the factors of superb wine growing and winemaking come together: temperature, precipitation, wine

opportunities to compare and contrast wine to wine, year to year,

variety, location, soil, harvest time and so

to find the bliss factor in the wines you like best.

forth. As Jason Gorski of DeLille Cellars says, “An exceptional wine is always a result of both man and nature.”

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Kevin White of Kevin White Winery

“An exceptional wine is always a result of both man and nature.”

Brian Carter of Brian Carter Cellars

And although some might think that the hotter the year, the better the grapes, this is often not the case. A superb year for Syrah might mean way too much heat for Cabernet Sauvignon, depending on the vineyard. A perfect harvest can depend on what each grape needs to ripen slowly but fully, how early or late in the year the hot weather comes, how cool the nights are at just the right time, and how long the season is. Depending on these and many other factors, grapes “Some may wonder why vintages are different at all in the desert of Eastern Washington, where the summer season is so similar year

can develop different characteristics, more complexity and better balance, separating a good vintage from a great one.

after year,” says Caleb Foster, winemaker for J. Bookwalter Winery,

At DeLille Cellars, it’s the quality of the Red Mountain AVA that

who makes wines with grapes from several different vineyards in

drives the passion for great wine. “We know that we’ll consistently

Washington. “What makes exceptional vineyards and wines are the

see warmer temperatures at sites with unique geography,” says

small changes growers will make in the spring and summer to allow

Gorski. Traditionally, cooler nights begin around Labor Day in this

for the skins of the grapes to ripen but not get sunburned. When we

hotter region, and this respite from the heat creates a combination

harvest those, we extract the abundant color and flavor everyone

of factors that assures that the grapes achieve excellent ripeness as

loves. When big extraction is matched with the right acidity, the

cooler temperatures moderate the speed of grape maturity, allowing

wines are exceptional.”

for controlled flavor development. Slow ripening means better flavor.

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Going to Extremes (cont'd)

Nature vs. Nurture With weather patterns changing, the nature part of this equation is beginning to be less predictable, meaning grapes can become either too ripe or not ripe enough, with too much sweetness and not enough acidity or too much tartness and not enough fruity sweetness.

“In Washington, we’ve been blessed with a string of great vintages from 2012 through 2016,” says Gorski. And some would say most vintages in this state are blessed, getting better and better every year. But some years have been more difficult, as the cold fronts, rainstorms, late spring, and heat waves of 2011 proved. “In more challenging growing conditions, such as 2011,” Gorski adds, “nature offers more of a challenge, with grapes that can be out of balance.”

Scott Greenberg taps into a great vintage at Convergence Zone Cellars

Jennifer Armstrong of Armstrong Family Winery

That’s where the man (or woman) part comes in. A winemaking team can make a huge difference in how the wine makes it across the finish line. “Provided the winemaking team is able to help the vineyard best express itself and bring the wines into balance,” says Gorski, “even lower quality vintages can produce wines of exceptional quality.” What can a winemaker do to help a less-than-perfect harvest along? Once the grape is safely in the tank or barrel, a cooler, longer fermentation, the use of tried-and-true yeasts and other factors can make or break a wine. “Exceptional red wines are truly made in the fermenters after being harvested from a great vintage,” says Foster. “Proper, full extraction without making the wines bitter is the basic recipe. Naturally, I also believe in aging those wines in oak barrels, but it isn’t necessary for the greatness of the wine vintage to shine.”

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In contrast to a very hot AVA like Red Mountain, Naches

But even in a cooler year like 2016, Beveridge feels his wines

Heights is a much cooler AVA at the other end of the

will shine but with a different style, more austere with higher

encompassing Yakima Valley AVA. Winemaker Paul Beveridge

acidity. Foster agrees: “Our Washington white wines are being

of Wilridge Winery feels that a hot year can be great precisely

more closely selected for their location in the right vineyard and

because of the overall coolness of this unique growing region.

environment,” he says. “It’s the cooler vintages that make for

One factor that makes these vineyards react differently to

better white wines,” he adds as he rattles off some of his favorite

the same weather patterns is the elevation. Naches Heights

cooler vintages: 2002, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2012—even back to

ranges from 1,200 to 2,100 feet above sea level, while Red

1999. “Here we need fruit that’s not sunburned, that has generous

Mountain lies at 500 to 1,500 feet. This difference is huge,

acidities, and that is also fully ripe. White grapes must be picked

making Naches Heights much cooler, but perfect for grapes

earlier, and handled and fermented gently to retain their freshness

like Pinot Gris. Syrahs and Cabs become very different wines

and their floral and citrus tones,” says Foster. “Oak can be used,

up here than in the consistent heat of Red Mountain, where

but the key is always to retain freshness,” he adds.

these grapes ripen much more easily. For a cooler area like Naches Heights, Beveridge feels recent years have been exceptional. “We were able to get all 22 of the varieties of grapes we grow to ripen fully – including late season varieties like Petite Verdot, Mourvedre and Nebbiolo,” he says. “The result is ripe and voluptuous wines.” In other words, the planets aligned.

Whether you prefer your wines darker and heavily oaked or lighter and more refreshing, a great vintage is in the eye of the beholder, or rather, the palate of the wine lover. Luckily, there are so many options to explore in Woodinville that a memorable vintage is always pouring somewhere. With over 100 winemakers bringing their own unique sensibility to the wonders and whimsy of nature, the possibilities for greatness are nearly endless.

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Crossover Wineries:

WINERIES

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Wine and wineries go hand in hand, but some winemakers are busy expanding their creative juices beyond those of the grape.

Here's just a sample of Woodinville wineries that are building on their wine success to explore new tastes and experiences.

Des Voigne Cellars & Brewing There’s an old saying that it takes a lot of great beer to make great wine, and the Des Voigne family knows this well. Formerly Des Voigne Cellars and B Side Brewing, Des Voigne Cellars and Brewing began its winemaking business in 2004. By 2015, owners Darren and Melissa Des Voigne moved to a new space on Artisan Hill (where they are now) in order to expand operations to include a brewery. Darren Des Voigne makes the wine and Bob Thorpe makes the beer.

Melissa Des Voigne describes their beer and wine business model this way: “We saw a lot of couples like my husband and myself, where one loves beer and the other loves wine ... and we thought, 'Wouldn't it be great if we could create a space where they can enjoy both together?' So that's what we've done." Thus, the Des Voigne tasting room offers an uncommon selection of both exceptional wines and beers—something for every taste under a single roof.

Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard, Winery and Cidery “We really are a farming-first family,” says Tiffany Stetson, the General Manager over at Goose Ridge Winery, which has been around since the late 90s. “We have 2,200 acres of vineyards, but we also have a couple hundred acres of apple and cherry orchards,” she says, citing their ranching, agriculture and winemaking traditions.

No surprise then that Goose Ridge has introduced their own cider into all four of their tasting rooms (Woodinville, Leavenworth, Richland, Walla Walla). “It’s been fabulous," she declares. “Get out there and taste. This is the best classroom ever!”

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, Tenor and Farm-To-Table

“The Matthews’ mission is really Bordeaux-inspired, Washington-crafted wines, so all of our wines are classic red blends and whites that are made with traditional varietals you’d find in Bordeaux—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and then Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon," says Bryan Otis, the son-of-all trades in this family business.

The success of their blends doesn't have them resting on their laurels though as Otis explains the philosophy behind their alternative Tenor label: "Tenor's mission is producing and celebrating single-varietal soloists. It’s the only winery we know of that guarantees that each wine is 100% of the varietal on the label.” So far, most of the Tenor wines are being snatched up by wine club members as soon as they're released.

Pairing a natural food component to their two styles of winemaking, Mathews Winery also nurtures its own working farm, allowing them to offer seasonal, farm-related experiences like produce stands and farm-to-table-dinners.

As

Woodinville

and

Washington

continue to grow as creative hotbeds for food and wine, expect more winemakers to indulge their interest in fresh flavors and passions—with delicious results for all of us.

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UNBOTTLED

EFESTE’s Peter Devison

PHOTO COURTESY OF EFESTE

When you taste a wine, you’re tasting many things: the variety of

For Devison, once he has a vineyard selected, it’s all about

grape, the vintage, the terroir. But perhaps the biggest element

putting the right elements in place at the right time, and then

that comes through in a wine is the philosophy of the winemaker.

taking a step back. “Too many times people get caught up in a

For Peter Devison, winemaker at EFESTE, the best doctrine for

narrow-minded approach to winemaking by trying to force a

producing rich, full, complex wines is one that lets the terroir

wine to taste consistent with what people expect wine to taste

shine through by not fussing too much in the cellar.

like,” he offers. “This may be by manipulating the fruit pre-

“Personally, I find that my style gravitates to the more traditional methods—minimal handling and quality oak,” he says. “I think my creative chord is best struck when deciding on vineyards and

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fermentation, covering up flaws with oak, or blending away a vineyard’s personality because it’s too demanding. I want each wine I make in every vintage to be distinct.”

blends. My wines should be a reflection of the site and vintage,

So how is this classic, hands-off approach accomplished in a

and in this way, every bottling should be unique.” It’s a mindset

modern winery environment? “I concentrate on a reductive

perfectly suited to Washington State, where 14 AVAs offer

method of fermenting wines spontaneously,” the winemaker

winemakers a bounty of options for channeling a particular terroir.

explains. “This means minimizing oxygen once the fruit has been

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crushed, which helps control fermentation health and minimizes the risk of employing native fermentation practices. I also promote more primary flavors in my wines early on in maturation by keeping them on ferment lees for an extended period of time.” All of which results in wines that are impressively generous on the palate yet still possess age-worthy tannins. This gives them both immediate appeal and the ability to age longer in the bottle.

Philosophies on winemaking are as varied and numerous as wines themselves. For minimalist vintners like Peter Devison, rich, memorable flavors come from the wisdom and discipline of allowing terroir to take center stage. Drop by EFESTE for a tasting, and see if you don’t agree.

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MILO

When you're touring our tasting rooms, there's a good chance you might be welcomed by a wagging tail and a smiling, furry face. Here's an introduction to some of Woodinville's most eager greeters.

From Hyatt Regency Bellevue visiting Patterson Cellars

WINERY

TUCKER

William Church Winery

HAMILTON Patterson Cellars

LOLA

Two Vintners

BEAUJOLAIS Kaella Winery

CHESTER

Convergence Zone Cellars

Play Time: Wine corks are actually a favorite toy for a few of our furry friends!

TUCKER

CHESTER

William Church Winery

Convergence Zone Cellars

By the glass or...

Buy the bottle.

DEXTER

Adrice Wines

KRISTA

Celaeno Winery

DIGBY

Sol Stone Winery

FRANCISCO AND DIGBY Sol Stone Winery

Tasting Room Open Daily: 11AM–6PM in the Hollywood District 14450 WoodinvilleRedmond Rd NE, #108 Woodinville

SAVANNAH

(425) 488-0200 GooseRidge.com

Auclair Winery

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MEET YOUR MAKER Experience a place where world-class wines are crafted.

Visit tasting rooms, barrel rooms and more...

You might just meet your maker...winemaker that is!

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Deeply Rooted, Growing with the Future For more than 20 years, the name has remained the same, but the story of Matthews Winery has been one of an evolution and of a family that is not content to rest on its laurels. Matthews Winery launched in 1992, focused from the beginning on crafting red blends with techniques inspired by Bordeaux. In 2008, the Otis Family relaunched the winery, sharpening the focus on making exceptional wines while also looking to future.

That future started with some critical decisions. As part of the relaunch of Matthews Winery, Aryn Morell was brought in as head winemaker. Aryn cut his teeth on Napa Valley winemaking and brought with him the expertise needed to produce the best possible Bordeaux-style wines from Washington’s finest vineyards.

Next, Matthews Winery had outgrown their Woodinville winemaking facilities and a new one had to be found. With the overarching goal to always make the best possible wines, Matthews moved to a new winery facility closer to the vineyards.

The new, state-of-the-art facility in Walla Walla - designed by Aryn himself - set a new standard for the Matthews winemaking process. The work in the vineyards and new winemaking facility have produced the highest wine reviews and scores in the winery’s history.

With a little more elbow room at their Woodinville location, the Otis Family once again looked to the future by taking a cue from the land. The farming community has deep roots in the Sammamish Valley, so it only made sense to embrace that farming heritage. In 2015, Matthews Winery started Matthews Farm, an organic farm covering almost an acre adjacent to their tasting room. It’s the first commercial farm associated with a winery property in Woodinville.

Matthews Winery has been able to share the bounty from the farm in a number of ways. For the past two years, they have offered a community supported agriculture (CSA) subscription program that is unique to Woodinville Wine Country.

Starting in late-June and running through

early November, Matthews Farm’s CSA subscribers receive a weekly box of fresh vegetables, herbs, f lowers, bread, cheese, and of course, Matthews wine, including bottles of older- vintage library wines.

The farm also provides produce to a growing roster of renowned Seattle-area restaurants and is the centerpiece of several unique farm-to-table dinners. The dinners are hosted through the spring, summer, and fall, and offer dozens of guests the unique pleasure of seeing firsthand where much of their seasonal meal was grown.

The farm-to-table dinners are held in the newly renovated tasting room, substantially expanded thanks to the absence of the winemaking equipment. The spacious, light-filled building is reminiscent of a classic French farmhouse, complete with fresh local cheeses, charcuterie, spreads, olives and other deli spreads to accompany their wines.

So while the name on the label reads as it did in the early 90s, very little has remained the same. A new version of Matthews Winery has earned impressive reviews from wine critics and a loyal following of consumers. Years of hard work by the Otis Family has paid off and yet that does not mean their vision is complete. It will be exciting to see - and taste - the next chapters of Matthews Winery.

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ntroducing I the newest member of our family of award-winning wine

from winemaker Kit Singh, of Lauren Ashton Cellars

LAUREN ASHTON CELLARS | TASTING STUDIO 14545 148th Avenue NE, Suite 211, Woodinville, WA 98072 • 425.445.7171 www.laurenashtoncellars.com

LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

a’Maurice 14463 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.466.2027 woodinville@amaurice.com amaurice.com Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhone & Bordeaux Style Varietals, Malbec, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Viognier/Marsanne Blend, Chardonnay, Rosé

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Adams Bench

Adrice Wines

Airfield Estates

14360 160th Place NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.408.1969 info@adamsbench.com adamsbench.com

18800 142nd Avenue NE, Suite A-1A Woodinville, WA 98072 206.354.7243 pam_adricewines@gmail.com adricewines.com

14450 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, #109 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.877.1006 tastingroom@airfieldwines.com airfieldwines.com

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals Sauvignon Blanc, White Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet Rosé, Grenache Rosé, Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Barbera, Dolcetto, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Malbec, Mourvèdre, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Red Blends, Chardonnay, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, White Blends, Rosé

Event Space: up to 25 people

Event Space 30 people

Event Space: 40 people

Alexandria Nicole Cellars

Amavi Cellars

14810 NE 145th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 425.487.9463 info@alexandranicolecellars.com alexandrianicolecellars.com

14810 NE 145th Street, A3 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.483.7026 christine@pepperbridge.com amavicellars.com/pepperbridge.com

Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne, Chardonnay, Grenache, Carmenere, Merlot, Counoise, Tempranillo, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Semillon, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon Event Space: up to 75 people Catering available

Ambassador Wines of Washington 19501 144th Avenue NE, Bld C #400 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.949.8322 info@ambassadorvineyard.com ambassadorwinery.com Varietals: Red Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Ancestry Cellars 19510 144th Avenue NE, C-1 Woodinville, WA 98072 206.607.9115 info@ancestrycellars.com ancestrycellars.com Varietals: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Malbec, Red Bordeaux Style Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese & Primitivo Event Space: 30 people

Event Space: 40-100 people Catering available

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two woodinville locations. start here. pattersoncellars.com

HOLLYWOOD HILL TASTING ROOM 14505 148th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA Open at noon daily WAREHOUSE DISTRICT WINERY & TASTING ROOM 19501 144th Avenue NE, D-600 Woodinville, WA Open Friday – Sunday PLANNING A TRIP TO LEAVENWORTH? VISIT OUR NEW TASTING ROOM 217 9th Street Leavenworth, WA Open at noon daily

LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

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OUTDOOR SEATING FOOD AVAILABLE EVENT SPACE

Armstrong Family Winery

Auclair Winery

Avennia

Baer Winery

19151 144th Avenue NE, Suite I Woodinville, WA 98072 425.487.8000 info@armstrongwinery.com armstrongwinery.com

18654 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.501.8099 auclairwinery@comcast.net auclairwinery.com

19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd NE, #1 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.482.4364 tastings@avennia.com avennia.com

19501 144th Avenue NE, Suite F-100 Woodinville, WA 98072 425 483.7060 info@baerwinery.com baerwinery.com

Varietal: Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Red and White Bordeaux Blends

Varietals: Bourdeaux Style Red, Rhone Style Red, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc

Varietals: Unoaked Chardonnay, Bordeaux-style blends, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Barrage Cellars

Basel Cellers

Beaumont Cellers

Betz Family Winery

19501 144th Avenue NE, E-800 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.381.9675 kevin@barragecellars.com barragecellars.com

15029 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, #400 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.497.1910 kevin@baselcellars.com baselcellars.com

19151 144th Avenue NE, Unit E Woodinville, WA 98072 425.482.6349 elizabeth@beaumontcellars.com beaumontcellars.com

13244 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE Redmond, WA 98052 425.861.9823 bridgit@betzfamilywinery.com betzfamilywinery.com

Varietals: Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot

Varietals: Bordeaux-style blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Varietals: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals: Bordeaux-style Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Southern Rhone Blend, Chenin Blanc Rosé

Event Space: 70 people

Event Space: 50 people Catering available

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Private tastings by appointment only Event Space: 25 people Catering available

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Brian Carter Cellars

The Bunnell Family Cellar

Callan Cellars

14419 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.806.9463 office@briancartercellars.com briancartercellars.com

19501 144th Avenue NE, C-800 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.286.2964 info@bunnellfamilycellar.com bunnellfamilycellar.com

18742 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.829.5448 Lisa@callancellars.com callancellars.com

Varietals: European-style blends using the following core wines: Viognier, Merlot, Grenache, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals: Pinot Gris, Viognier,

Varietals: Rhone White Blend, Picpoul, Grenache Blanc, Cinsaut Rosé, Bordeaux Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Meritage Blend

Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Malbec and Petit Verdot

Cascade Cliffs Vineyard and Winery 15029 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite 300 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.398.9520 cascadecliffs@gmail.com cascadecliffs.com

Event Space: 100 people

Varietals: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo, Grenache, Zinfandel, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and Symphony

Event Space: 60 people

Cave B Estate Winery

Celaeno Winery

Chandler Reach Vineyards

Chateau Ste. Michelle

14356 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.949.7152 woodinvilletastingroom@caveb.com caveb.com

15007 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.417.9725 brian@celaenowinery.com celaenowinery.com

14450 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.892.9999 meghan@chandlerreach.com chandlerreach.com

14111 NE 145th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 425.415.3633 info@ste-michelle.com ste-michelle.com

Varietals: Sparkling, Semillon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Unoaked Chardonnay, Roussane, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, White Blends, Dry Rosé, Reisling, Gewurtztraminer, Late Harvest Semillon, Barbera, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Red Blends

Varietals: Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot

Varietals: Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and other selected varietals

Event Space: 75 People / 45 seated Event Space: 25-250 people Catering available

Event Space: 40 people

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LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

WEST VALLEY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

OUTDOOR SEATING FOOD AVAILABLE EVENT SPACE

Chatter Creek Winery

Col Solare Bottega

Columbia Winery

Convergence Zone Cellars

18658 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 206.985.2816 chattercreek.com

14111 NE 145th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 425.415.3330 colsolare.com

14030 NE 145th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 425.488.2776 wineshop@columbiawinery.com columbiawinery.com

18800 142nd Avenue NE, #5B Woodinville, WA 98072 425.233.5638 scott@czcellars.com czcellars.com

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Chardonnay, Albarino, Rousanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé and Ciders

Varietals: Red Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon and other selected varietals

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Riesling, Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Red Blends and White Blends

Varietals: Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Red Blends, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

Event Space: 35 people

Event Space: 225 people

Cougar Crest Estate Winery

Covington Cellars

Cuillin Hills Winery

Damsel Cellars

14366 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Redmond, WA 98052 425.398.9999 info@cougarcrestwinery.com cougarcrestwinery.com

18580 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.806.8636 wines@covingtoncellars.com covingtoncellars.com

19495 144th Avenue NE, A-110 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.402.1907 info@cuillinhills.com cuillinhills.com

18744 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 206.465.2433 mari@damselcellars.com damselcellars.com

Varietals: Albarino, Viognier, Rosé, Red Blends, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Port

Varietals: Rhone Blends, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Petit Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals: Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals: Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Chardonnay, Grenache, Mourvedre

Event Space: 40 people Event Space: 220 people

Event Space: 50 people

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LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Darby Winery

Davenport Cellars

14450 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite 110 206.954.4700 Woodinville, WA 98072 info@darbywinery.com darbywinery.com

19495 144th Avenue NE, A-160 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.457.4957 jeff@davenportcellars.com davenportcellars.com

Varietals: Rhone and Bordeaux varietals

Varietals: White and Red Bordeaux varietals and blends

Event Space: 50 people

Event Space: 100 people Catering available

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WEST VALLEY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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DeLille Cellars Carriage House

Descendant Cellars

DeLille Cellars Chateau

18732 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.301.5339 info@descendantcellars.com descendantcellars.com

14421 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.877.9472 carriagehouse@delillecellars.com

14208 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052 425.489.0544 contact@delillecellars.com delillecellars.com

Varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Malbec and GSM Red Blend

Varietals: Bordeaux Style, Classic Southern Rhone-style & Classic Northern Rhone-Style Event Space: Carriage House - 50 people Chateau - 200 people, Catering available

Des Voigne Cellars & Brewing

DiStefano Winery

Dusted Valley Wine Gallery

14125 NE 189th Street, Suite B Woodinville, WA 98072 425.415.8466 desvoignel@gmail.com dvcellars.com

18648 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.487.1648 info@distefanowinery.com distefanowinery.com

14465 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425 488.7373 dustedvalley.com

Varietals: Merlot, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Red Blends, Cabernet Franc and Syrah

Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Carménère, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Vermouth

Varietals: Chardonnay, Rhone Blends, Bordeaux-style Blends, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Mourvedre

Event Space: 50 people

Event Space: 30 people

Event Space: 60 people Catering available

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19730 144th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.398.7200 info@efeste.com efeste.com Varietals: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Proprietary Red Blends Event Space: 350 people Catering available

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Elevation Cellers

Eye of the Needle Winery

Fidelitas

Five Star Cellars

19495 144th Avenue NE, A-130 Woodinville, WA 98072 425 483.2800 wine@elevationcellars.com elevationcellars.com

19501 144th Avenue. NE, D-1200 Woodinville, WA 98072 888.881.7110 info@hsnwinery.com eyeoftheneedlewinery.com

14467 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.558.9001 wine@fidelitaswines.com fidelitaswines.com

19151 144th Avenue NE, #F Woodinville, WA 98072 425.286.2198 info@fivestarcellars.com fivestarcellars.com

Varietals: Riesling, Tempranillo, Bordeaux Style Blends

Varietals: 12th Blend Chenin Blanc, 12th Blend Red, The Eye Red Blend, Little Italy Red, Moments Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

Varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style White and Red Blends

Varietals: Semillon, Rosé, Red Blends, Super-Tuscan Blend, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Event Space: 50 people Catering available

Event Space: 100 people Catering available

Event Space: 45 People

Flying Dreams Winery

Gård Vintners

Genoa Cellars

19495 144th Avenue NE, A-140 Woodinville, WA 98072 206.271.0057 leroy@flyingdreamswine.com flyingdreamswine.com

19151 144th Avenue NE, Unit D Woodinville, WA 98072 425.415.3813 warren@gardvintners.com gardvintners.com

Hollywood District 14356 Woodinvile-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072

Varietals: Tempranillo, Monastrell, Garnacha, Red Blends, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Red Blends, Grenache, Rosé, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Roussanne, White Blend, Ice Wine

Event Space: 80 people Catering available

Genoa Cellars Warehouse District 19501 144th Avenue NE, C-1100 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.296.9660 sails@genoacellars.com genoacellars.com

Event Space: 40 people Varietals: Super-Tuscan-Style blends with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, Whites and Rosé

Goose Ridge Estate Winery and Vineyards 14450 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, 108 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.488.0200 info@gooseridge.com gooseridge.com Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Mourvedre, Rhone and Bordeaux Blends and hard cider Event Space: 80 people Catering available

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LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

Gorman Winery Tasting Room

Guardian Cellars

Icon Cellers

14505 148th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072

14525 148th Avenue NE, Suite 122 Woodinville, WA 98072 206.713.8005 jennifer@guardiancellars.com guardiancellars.com

18564 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425 223.7300 jim@iconcellars.com iconcellars.com

Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Red Blends

Varietals: Roussanne, Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Gorman Winery World Headquarters 19501 144th Avenue NE, C-500 Woodinville, WA 98072 206.351.0719 chris@gormanwinery.com gormanwinery.com Varietals: Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah

WEST VALLEY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Event Space: 50 people Catering available

OUTDOOR SEATING FOOD AVAILABLE EVENT SPACE

Isenhower Cellars 15007 Woodinville-Redmond Rd, #1 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.488.2299 ex. 1 info@isenhowercellars.com isenhowercellars.com Varietals: Roussanne, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Mourvedre Event Space: 50 people Catering available

J. Bookwalter Wines

JM Cellars

Kaella Winery

Kasia Winery

14810 NE 145th Street, Bldg B Woodinville, WA 98072 425.488.1983 jorge@bookwalterwines.com bookwalterwines.com

14404 137th Place NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425 485.6508 contact@jmcellars.com jmcellars.com

18800 142nd Avenue NE, 5B Woodinville, WA 98072 425.478.0676 Lori@kaellawinery.com kaellawinery.com

P.O. Box 1646 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.941.0224 kasia@kasiawinery.com kasiawinery.com

Event Space: 40 people Catering available

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Carménère, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé, Red & White Wine Blends

Varietals: Rosé, Red Blends, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Syrah, Malbec, Mourvèdre, Rosé

Event Space: 100 seated, 120 Reception Contact: events@jmcellars.com

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Event Space: 60 people, Catering available

Event Space: 30 people, Catering available

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Keira Cellars

Kevin White Winery

Lachini Vineyards

Lauren Ashton Cellars

18746 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.765.9159 keiracellars.com

18808 142nd Avenue NE, Suite 5A Woodinville, WA 98072 206.992.5746 kevin@kevinwhitewinery.com kevinwhitewinery.com

14455 Woodinville-Redmond Rd, Suite A Woodinville, WA 98072 425.489.9917 info@lachinivineyards.com lachinivineyards.com

14545 148th Avenue NE, Suite 211 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.445.7171 info@laurenashtoncellars.com laurenashtoncellars.com

Varietals: Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, GSM Blend, Bordeaux Blend

Varietals: Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Rhone and Bordeaux Red Blends

Event Space: 50 people

Varietals: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, Pinot Noir, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sparkling Rosé Dessert Wines: Pinot Port, Muscat Canelli Ice Wine Event Space: 80+ people Catering available

Long Cellars

Long Shadows Vintners

Love That Red Winery

19510 144th Avenue NE, A-6 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.698.5198 jlong@longcellars.com longcellars.com

14450 Woodinville-Redmond Rd, #105 Woodinville, WA 98072 425 408.1608 library@longshadows.com longshadows.com

19501 144th Avenue NE, Suite D-100 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.463.9014 wine@lovethatredwinery.com lovethatredwinery.com

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Red Blends, Dry Reisling

Varietals: Riesling, Red Blends, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Red Blends, Rosé, and Syrah

Varietals: Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Riesling, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Rosé, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah; Bordeaux and Rhone style blends Event Space: 50 people Catering available

Mark Ryan Winery/ Board Track Racer 14475 Woodinville-Redmond Road Woodinville, WA 98072 425.415.3865 info@markryanwinery.com markryanwinery.com Varietals: Bordeaux and Rhone Varietals Event Space: 80 people Catering available

Event Space: 150 people Event Space: 150 people Catering available

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LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Market Vineyards 14810 NE 145th St, Suite A2 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.486.1171 info@marketvineyards.com marketvineyards.com Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Bordeaux red blend & Rhone white blend Event Space: please call Food Available Thursday-Sunday

Newhouse Family Vineyards 19501 144th Avenue NE, C-800 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.286.2964 info@bunnellfamilycellar.com newhousefamilyvineyards.com

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

Martedi Winery

Matthews Winery - Hollywood

16110 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, #5 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.418.4999 / 206.898.0589 joseph@martediwinery.com martediwinery.com

Matthews Winery - Warehouse

WEST VALLEY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

16116 140th Place NE Woodinville, WA 98072 19495 144th Avenue NE, A-120 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.487.9810 hello@matthewswinery.com matthewswinery.com

OUTDOOR SEATING FOOD AVAILABLE EVENT SPACE

Michael Florentino Cellars 19501 144th Avenue NE, Suite C1200 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.281.2323 geckowinecompany@comcast.net michaelflorentinocellars.com

Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Varietals: Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Alborino Counoise, Grenache, Sangiovese, Primitivo, Tempranillo, Monastrell and Syrah

Event Space: Hollywood: 100+ people, Warehouse: 70+, Catering available

Event Space: 50 people Catering available

Newsprint Wines

Novelty Hill-Januik Winery

Obelisco Estate Winery

19501 144th Avenue NE, E-600 Woodinville, WA 98072 206.713.8005 jennifer@guardiancellars.com guardiancellars.com

14710 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.481.5502 info@noveltyhilljanuik.com noveltyhilljanuik.com

Hollywood - Apple Farm Village 14525 148th Avenue NE, Suite 121 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.892.2610

Varietals: Malbec, Chardonnay, Petit Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blends

Varietals: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Sangiovese, Barbera, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio, Dry Riesling, Aglianico Event Space: please call

Event Space: 150 people

Event Space: 120 people Catering available

Obelisco Estate Winery Warehouse District 19495 144th Avenue NE, B-220 425.485.2472 admin@obelisco.com Obelisco.com Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, RosĂŠ, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah Event Space: Warehouse: 60 people Catering available

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Page Cellars

Otis Kenyon Wine 14525 148th Avenue NE, Suite 111 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.949.7865 info@otiskenyonwine.com otiskenyonwine.com

19495 144th Avenue NE, B205 Woodinville, WA 98072 253.232.9463 pagecellars@comcast.net pagecellars.com

Varietals: Roussanne, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Viognier, Red Blends, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Rosé

Patterson Cellars - Hollywood 14505 148th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.892.2964 Patterson Cellars - Warehouse 19501 144th Avenue. NE, D-600 425.483.8600 info@pattersoncellars.com pattersoncellars.com Varietals: Sparkling, Chardonnay, White Blends, Rosé, Red Blends, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Late Harvest Roussanne and Port

Pepper Bridge Winery 14810 NE 145th Street, A3 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.483.7026 christine@pepperbridge.com pepperbridge.com Varietals: Merlot, Red Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon Event Space: 75 people Catering available

Event Space: Hollywood: 40 people (with patio) Warehouse: 70 people

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LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

Pondera Winery

Pomum Cellars

WEST VALLEY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

19501 144th Avenue NE, B-400 Woodinville, WA 98072 425 486 8500 winemaker@ponderawinery.com ponderawinery.com

Varietals: Reisling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Red Blend

Varietals: Chardonnay, Viognier, Red Blends, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

FOOD AVAILABLE EVENT SPACE

Robert Ramsay Cellars

Refuge & Prospect Winery

18512 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 206 362.9203 info@pomumcellars.com pomumcellars.com

OUTDOOR SEATING

19400 144th Avenue NE, Unit 6B Woodinville, WA 98072 425.949.7477 info@refugeandprospectwinery.com refugeandprospectwinery.com

19495 144th Avenue NE, #235 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.686.9463 sales@robertramsay.com robertramsay.com

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

Varietals: Rhone Blends, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Counoise

Event Space: 40 people Catering available

Taste at Artisan Hill Home to 25 craft wineries, 2 distilleries, 2 breweries and 1 cafe in Woodinville’s Warehouse District.

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18658 142nd Avenue NE 425.485.3864 chattercreek.com

18580 142nd Avenue NE • 425 806.8636 covingtoncellars.com twovintners.com

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18646 142nd Avenue NE 206.399.6291 jptrodden.com

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Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Savage Grace Wines

Silver Lake Winery

Sky River Mead & Honey Wines

19501 144th Avenuen NE, F-1100 Woodinville, WA 98072 206.920.4206 info@savagegracewines.com savagegracewines.com

14701 148th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.486.1900 info@washingtonwine.com silverlakewinery.com

14270 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Redmond, WA 98052 425.242.3815 glenda@skyriverbrewing.com skyrivermead.com

Varietals: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Syrah

Varietals: Dry Riesling, Roza Riesling, Sweet Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Red Blend, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Varietals: Sky River Dry Mead, Sky River Semi-Sweet Mead, Sky River Sweet Mead, Sky River Sweet Brochet Mead, Sky River Rose Honey Wine (not to be confused with Rose’), Sky River Grape Honey Wine, Sky River Ginger Honey Wine , Sky River Raspberry Honey Wine, Sky River Blackberry Honey Wine, Sky River Solas Honey Wine

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Carménère, Malbec, Pinot Gris Blends, Viognier Blends & Bordeaux Style Blends

Sol Stone Winery

Sparkman Cellars

Stevens Winery

Hollywood District 14473 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Woodinville, WA 98072

18520 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.424.9463 info@stevenswinery.com stevenswinery.com

Event Space: 50 people

Smasne Cellars 19495 144th Avenue NE, Suite B240 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.485.9461 robert@smasnecellars.com smasnecellars.com

19151 144th Avenue NE, Suite G Woodinville, WA 98072 425.417.8483 karen@solstonewine.com solstonewine.com

Varietals: Chardonnay, Aligote, Viognier, Sangiovese, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Carménère, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Petit Sirah, Grenache, Ice Wine, Port and Blends

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Tempranillo, Syrah, Viognier, Chardonnay, Stoners Red (GSM Blend) and Grateful Red (Malbec Blend)

Event Space: 50 people

Event Space: 50 people Catering available

Sparkman Cellars Warehouse District 19501 144th Avenue NE, E-400 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.398.1045 wine@sparkmancellars.com sparkmancellars.com

Skylite Cellars 19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd NE, #2 Woodinville, WA 98072 509.529.8000 info@skylitecellars.com skylitecellars.com

Varietals: Viognier, Red Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Petit Sirah, Malbec, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional Event Space: Warehouse: 100 guests

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LOCATION & AMENITIES KEY HOLLYWOOD DISTRICT

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Tenor Wines- Hollywood 16116 140th Place NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tenor Wines - Warehouse 19495 144th Ave NE, A-120 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.487.9810 hello@tenorwines.com tenorwines.com Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

WEST VALLEY DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Three of Cups

Torii Mor Winery

18808 142nd Avenue NE, 4A Woodinville, WA 98072 425.286.6657 info@threeofcups.com threeofcups.com

14525 148th Avenue NE, Ste 112 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.908.7111 woodinville@toriimorwinery.com toriimorwinery.com

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, GSM, Tempranillo, Bordeaux Red Blends, Carmenere, Viognier, Marsanne, Malbec, Rosé

Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling, Albarino, Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec

Varietals: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Port, Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay

Event Space: 100 people Dog friendly!

Tsillan Cellars

Two Vintners

19510 144th Ave NE, Ste. C-1 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.785.9217 info@truthtellerwinery.com truthtellerwinery.com

19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd NE, #3 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.482.5976 Alexa@tsillancellars.com tsillancellars.com

18570 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072 425.368.8671 morgan@twovintners.com twovintners.com

Varietals: Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Red Blends

Varietals: Unoaked Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, White Blend, Syrah Rosé, Late Harvest Dessert, Barbera, Sangiovese, Red Blends, Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals: Grenache Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

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19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd NE, #4 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.483.0206 woodinville@tertulia.com tertuliacellars.com

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Tertulia Cellars

Event Space: Hollywood: 100+ people Catering available

Event Space: 30 people

OUTDOOR SEATING

Upland Estates Winery 19501 144th Avenue NE, C-800 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.286.2964 info@uplandvineyards.com uplandwinery.com Varietals: Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, Malbec and Petit Verdot

Woodinville Wine Country

MEMBER DIRECTORY

W.T. Vintners 19495 144th Avenue NE, B-210 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.610.9463 wtvintners.com Varietals: Grüner Veltliner, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre Event Space: 75 people

Warr-King Wines

William Church Winery - Hollywood

Wilridge Winery

19501 144th Avenue NE, D-700 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.558.3994 lisa@warr-kingwines.com warr-kingwines.com

14455 Woodinville-Redmond Rd Woodinville, WA 98072

14270 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE Redmond, WA 98052 425.242.3815 michelle@wilridgewinery.com wilridgewinery.com

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, Syrah, Bordeaux Blend, Roussanne, Dry Riesling, Rosé Event Space: 100 people

William Church Winery - Warehouse 19495 144th Avenue NE, A-100 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.482.2510 info@williamchurchwinery.com williamchurchwinery.com Varietals: Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Varietals: Melange Noir, Melange Blanc, Nebbiolo, Syrah/Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Barbera, Muscat, Pinot Grigio, Semillon/ Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Grenache Rose, Viognier, Reisling, Chardonnay

Event Space: 50 people Catering available

WELCOME TO WOODINVILLE! Woodhouse Wine Estates

Zerba Cellars

15500 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, C600 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.527.0608 info@twwe.com www.twwe.com

14525 148th Avenue NE, Ste 114 Woodinville, WA 98072 425.806.BRIX info@zerbacellars.com zerbacellars.com

Event Space: 100 people Catering available

Varietals: Nebiolo, Barbera, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Petite Syrah, Tempranillo, Dolcetto, Mourvedre, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, Late Harvest and more!

New tasting rooms will be opening throughout the year.

Visit WoodinvilleWineCountry.com/new for the most up-to-date information including tasting room hours.

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Join us on our patio for some summer sipping of our awardwinning estate grown wines.

We are known for our large variety to taste and purchase including reds, whites, and sparkling wine.

We have something for everyone!

We feature happy hour glass

Cave B Estate Winery

pours on Fridays and occasional

14356 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE Redmond, 98052

special events on weekends.

425-949-7152 • caveb.com Like us on facebook: facebook.com/cavebestatewinerywoodinville

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Woodinville

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

By Katie Briggs Photos by Carol Hook

Any new homeowner can tell you that deciding where to buy a home and put down roots is both thrilling and nerve-wracking. For young families, it’s often the littlest people who have the biggest influence on the decision of where to call home. And when you consider everything Woodinville has to offer kids, it’s not surprising that our city is often cited as one of the best places in Washington to raise them.

Woodinville offers active families something for every season. Little ones eager to explore the great outdoors can access nature throughout the city. Wilmot Gateway Park is a favorite stomping ground for highenergy munchkins, thanks to a sturdy jungle gym and

Families enjoy biking on the Samammish River Trail and exploring Wilmot Park in the heart of Woodinville.

a large, lush lawn. With the Sammamish River flowing right alongside, it's an ideal location for spotting birds and wildlife, or snacking at a picnic table.

Speaking of the river, the Sammamish River Trail is one of the finest bike and pedestrian paths in the Western Washington, running right through the heart of Woodinville to Redmond and Marymoor Park to the south and Bothell and the Burke-Gilman Trail to the northwest. Whether you and the kiddos are strolling with a sippy cup or rolling along on a family biking journey, you'll all enjoy the flat, paved trail, river and valley viewpoints, and the convenient bathrooms all along the route.

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Family-Friendly Woodinville (cont'd)

The Paradise Valley Conservation is a hidden escape for families that want to experience a nature hike without the hassles of a long drive. There are plenty of child-friendly walking paths that are easily accessible and well-marked.

Thanks to helpful signage along the 13 miles of trails, both kids and adults will see and learn something new with every visit.

Of course busy kids are hungry kids, and Woodinville has oodles of choices for young appetites. The Commons Cafe serves up American classics that even finicky tots will appreciate, like grilled cheese, French toast, and giant cinnamon rolls that barely fit the plate. The nearby Hollywood Tavern is a former service station that dates back to 1923. Since reopening in 2013 as a modern diner, it's become one of the city’s hottest spots for adults and kids alike. Moms and dads enjoy the gourmet comfort food and a wide selection of adult beverages, while kids can indulge in a big plate of Beecher’s mac & cheese and homemade milkshakes.

ABOVE: Hit the trail at Paradise Lake Conservation Area LEFT: Families can gather around the firepit at Hollywood Tavern's hideaway patio.

Parents looking for more nutritional balance in their children's diet have come to the right town. Woodinville is still a farming community at heart, and the perfect example of this is 21 Acres, a non-profit farm and educational center.

There's a retail market with grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and soups—all made in-house daily. But the real mission of the center is to educate and encourage kids to do what comes naturally: dig in the dirt. Through field trips, farm camps and culinary classes, young people learn about sustainable growing, eating and living, and they're rewarded for their efforts with farm-fresh snacks that are the products of their own green thumbs.

From farms to trails to eats, Woodinville offers kids and parents the feel and fun of a small-town community combined with the amenities and conveniences of modern urban life. The perfect recipe for active family living.

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Wine

Alexa's Café & Catering 425.402.1754 alexascafe.com

The Commons Kitchen & Bar 425.892.7012 thecommonscafe.com

Purple Café & Wine Bar 425.483.7129 purplecafe.com

Amato Catering & The PicNic Table 206.683.2900 thepicnictable.net

Fireside at Willows Lodge 425.424.3900 willowslodge.com

Russell’s Restaurant & Loft 425.486.4072 russelllowell.com

Barking Frog at Willows Lodge 425.424.2999 willowslodge.com

Garden Cafe at Molbak’s garden+home 425.398.5224 molbaks.com/cafe.html

Tandem Dinner & Wine Bar 425.398.9463 tandemwinebar.com

Beardslee Public House 425.286.1001 beardsleeph.com

The Herbfarm 425.485.5300 theherbfarm.com

Chef Anne Marie’s Eatery 425.210.7463 chefannemarie.com

The Hollywood Tavern 425.610.7730 thehollywoodtavern.com

Collective On Tap 425.488.2795 collectiveontap.com

McMenamins Anderson School 425.398.0122 mcmenamins.com/andersonschool

Village Wines 425.485.3536 myvillagewines.com Vineyard Catering 425.346.7310 vineyardcatering.net Vivi Pizzeria 425.408.0711 vivipizzeria.com

BREW 20 Corners Brewing Co. 425.375.5223 20cornersbrewing.com

Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. 425.949.5224 dirtybucket.com

Sumerian Brewing 425.486.5229 sumerianbrewing.com

Beardslee Public House 425.286.1001 beardsleeph.com

Fish Brewing Tap Room 425.949.5787 fishbrewing.com

Triplehorn Brewing Co. 425.242.7979 triplehornbrewing.com

DesVoigne Cellars & Brewing 425.415.8466 dvcellars.com

Redhook Brewery & Forecaster's Pub 425.483.3232 redhook.com

DISTILL Four Leaf Spirits 425.320.4170 fourleafspirits.com

Pacific Distillery 425.350.9061

Grapeworks Distilling 425.478.7181 grapeworksdistilling.com

Sea Spirits Distillery 425.555.1212

J.P. Trodden Distillery 425.286.2756 jptrodden.com

Wildwood Spirits 425.286.1002 wildwoodspirits.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAROL HOOK

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pacificdistillery.com

seaspiritsdistillery.com

Woodinville Whiskey Company 425.486.1199 woodinvillewhiskeyco.com

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21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living 425.481.1500 21acres.org

Brittany Park / Fairwinds 425.402.7100 • leisurecare.com

Adventura Aerial Adventure Park 866.981.8665 adventuraplay.com

Chateau Woods Apartments 425.482.1030 cwliving.com Eason Estates Bed & Breakfast 425.488.7923 easonestates.com

Hyatt House, Redmond/Seattle 425.497.2000 redmond.house.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Bellevue 425.462.1234 bellevue.hyatt.com Matthews Estate House Bed & Breakfast 425.487.9810 matthewswinery.com

Molbak’s garden+home 425.483.5000 molbaks.com

Explore Bothell 425.486.3256 expolorebothell.com

Woodinville Heritage Museum 425.402.0750 woodinvilleheritage.com

Explore Kirkland 425.587.3013 expolorekirkland.com

Woodinville Visitor Center 425.287.6820 14700 148th Avenue NE, Woodinville visitwoodinville.org woodinvillewinecountry.com/visitor-center

Hampton Inn & Suites Woodinville 425.788.9247

Silver Cloud Inn 425.746.8200 silvercloud.com/redmond

Hideaway Lodge Bed & Breakfast 425.286.2240 hideawaylodgebnb.com

Willows Lodge 425.424.3900 willowslodge.com

Meritage Meadows Inn 425.487.4019 meritagemeadows.com

Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Bothell 425.486.0400 seattlebothell.hgi.com

TOURS Barrel Wine Tours 425.273.5156 barrelwinetours.com

Main Street Drivers 888.327.4460 mainstreetdrivers.com

Bon Vivant Wine Tours 206.524.8687 bonvivanttours.com

Rare Form Limousines 425.204.1599 rareformlimo.com

British Motor Coach 206.283.6600 bmclimo.com

Seattle Wine Tours 206.444.wine seattlewinetours.com

Butler Wine Tours & Events 206.233.9233 butlerseattle.com

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BEYOND Belle & Bottle 425.440.1098 belleandbottle.com John L. Scott Real Estate 425.486.8700• woodinvilleoffice.johnlscott.com Keith Megay Photogaphy 425.761.4340 • keithmegay.com Live Oak Audio Visual Inc. 206.459.2111 • liveoakav.com Marketplace Sotheby's International Realty 425.243.900 • marketplacesothebysrealty.com Northwest Wine Night northwestwinenight.com Windermere Real Estate/HLC 206.353.2146 • windermerewoodinville.com Papé Material Handling 206.492.9723 • papemh.com Pony Mailbox & Business Center 425.483.0360 • ponymailbox.com Tabletalk Northwest tabletalknorthwest.com Taylord Events 425.949.5950 • taylordevents.com Windermere Real Estate/HLC 206.353.2146 • windermerewoodinville.com Winetracker.co winetracker.co Woodinville Chamber 425.481.8300 • woodinvillechamber.org Woodinville Lavender 425.398.3785 • events only woodinvillelavender.com Woodinville Media Group 425.415.1398, 425.844.2222 Find us on facebook!

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WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY - WAREHOUSE & DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS ARTISAN HILL Adrice Wines (28) Aspenwood Cellars (47) Auclair Winery (40) Callan Cellars (70) Chatter Creek Winery (48) Convergence Zone Cellars (37) Covington Cellars (42) Damsel Cellars (34) Descendant Cellars (49) Des Voigne Cellars & Brewing (4) DiStefano Winery (9) JP Trodden Distillery (129) Icon Cellars (44) Kaella Winery (37) Keira Cellars (61) Kevin White Winery (26) Pacific Distillery (172) The Pic Nic Table (121) Pomum Cellars (2) Stevens Winery (46) Three of Cups (32) Two Vintners (43)

Ancestry Cellars (6) Long Cellars (85) Triplehorn Brewing Co. (175) Truth Teller Winery (7)

THE JUNCTION

MAIN WAREHOUSE Ambassador Wines of Washington (15) Baer Winery (20) Barrage Cellars (19) Bunnell Family Cellars (13) Cuillin Hills Winery (31) Davenport Cellars (5) Elevation Cellars (30) Eye of the Needle Winery (11) Flying Dreams Winery (27) Genoa Cellars (69) Gorman Winery (8) Love That Red Winery (29) Matthews Winery (81) Michael Florentino /Gecko Cellars (10) Newhouse Family Vineyards (13) Newsprint Wines (17) Obelisco Estate Winery (23) Page Cellars (25) Patterson Cellars (59) Pondera Winery (3) Robert Ramsay Cellars (22) Savage Grace Wines (39) Smasne Cellars (21) Sparkman Cellars (16) Tenor Winery (81) Upland Estates Winery (13) Warr-King Wines (14) William Church Winery (65) W.T. Vinters (41)

Refuge & Prospect Winery (24)

Armstrong Family Winery (36) Beaumont Cellars (33) Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. (174) Five Star Cellars Winery (38) Gärd Vinters (35) Sol Stone (45)

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DOWNTOWN 21 Acres Farm, Market & Cooking (128) Chateau Woods Apartment Homes (167) Collective On Tap (143) Brittany Park/Fairwinds (178) Garden Cafe at Molbak’s (127) John L. Scott Woodinville (166) Molbaks garden+home (123) Pony Mailbox (124) - Ship Your Wine!

Windermere Real Estate/HLC (165) Woodinville Chamber of Commerce (126) Woodinville Bicycle - RENT ME! (171) Woodinville Heritage Museum (163)

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Cottage Lake Treehouse Bed & Breakfast (168) Hideaway Lodge Bed & Breakfast (169)

167 Apartment Homes

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176 20 Corners Brewery 101 102 103 104

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173 Hampton Inn & Suites

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GATEWAY WINERIES Avennia (104) Tertulia Cellars (103) Tsillan Winery (102) Skylite Cellars (101)

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Hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants just 2 miles west on Hwy 522!

Alexa’s Cafe & Catering Beardslee Public House McMenemins Anderson School Russell’s Restaurant and Loft Wildwood Spirits Co.

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154 Eason Estates B&B (154)

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Four Leaf Spirits (150) 150

WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY - HOLLYWOOD & WEST VALLEY DISTRICTS Airfield Estates (71) Cave B (77) Chandler Reach Winery (76) Cougar Crest Estate Winery (75) Darby Winery (18) Genoa Cellars (69) Goose Ridge Estate Winery (72) Long Shadows (74) Village Wines (147)

Adams Bench Winery 62 Alexandria Nicole Cellars (54) Amavi Cellars (50) The Bistro Restaurant (120) J Bookwalter Tasting Studio (53) Market Vineyards (73) Pepperbridge Winery (50)

APPLE FARM VILLAGE:

Fish Brewing Tap Room (139) Grapeworks Distilling (130) Silver Lake Winery (57) Matthews Estate House B&B (146) Matthews Winery (81) Tenor Winery (81) 146

Guardian Cellars (17) Lauren Ashton Cellars (55) Obelisco Estate Winery (23) Otis Kenyon Wines (56) Torii Mor Winery (51) Zerba Cellars (60)

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76 120 18 74 75 50 Woodinville 147 72 Visitor Center 73 141 53 54

139 Adventura Aerial Park (161) Barking Frog Restaurant at Willows Lodge (140) Fireside Lounge at Willows Lodge (145) The Herbfarm (156) Redhook Brewery (155) Willows Lodge (145)

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Martedi Winery (87) Seaspirits Distillery (160)

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Meritage Meadows B&B (159)

Brian Carter Cellars (68) DeLille Cellars Carriage House (67)

64 65 66 88 52 16 63 84 142 153 Gorman Winery Tasting Room (8) Patterson Cellars (59) Vivi Pizzeria (138)

รกMaurice (84) The Commons Kitchen & Bar (153) Dusted Valley Wine Gallery (64) Fidelitas (63) Lachini Vineyards (66) Mark Ryan Winery (52) Purple Cafe & Wine Bar (142) Sparkman Cellars (16) Trust Cellars (88) William Church Winery (65)

90 Chateau Ste. Michelle (90) Col Solare Bottega (90)

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96 Sumerian Brewery (132) The Woodhouse Wine Estates (96)

DeLille Cellars Chateau (83)

Sky River Mead (86) Wilridge Winery (86)

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Columbia Winery (91) The Hollywood Tavern (149) Novelty Hill Januik (93) Woodinville Whiskey Company (144)

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Basel Cellars (98) Celaeno Winery (94) Cascade Cliffs (99) Isenhower Cellars (95) Tandem Dinner & Wine Bar (158)

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…for more time to taste!

Airfield Estates Alexandria Nicole Cellars Avennia Basel Cellars Brian Carter Cellars Chateau Ste. Michelle Chandler Reach Vineyards Col Solare Columbia Winery DeLille Cellars, Carriage House Fidelitás Gorman Winery, Hollywood tasting room Goose Ridge Winery Guardian Cellars J Bookwalter Wines Lachini Vineyards Long Shadows Mark Ryan Winery Market Vineyards Matthews Winery/Tenor Wines Novelty Hill Januik Obelisco at Apple Farm Village Patterson Cellars, Hollywood tasting room Pepper Bridge Winery/Amavi Cellars Skylite Cellars Sparkman Cellars, Hollywood tasting room Torii Mor Winery William Church Winery Zerba Cellars

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By: Shelly Fitzgerald

What makes Washington wine unique? Here is a short primer on where our wines come from and the language that best describes them.

In the world of wine, Washington is considered a new wine

Woodinville is unique when compared to any other wine-growing

region with enormous capacity to prove itself more than

region in the world. Woodinville Wine Country is considered an

worthy of world-class recognition. Currently, there are 14

urban wine region as it's smack-dab in the middle of a lovely small

individual American Viticultural Areas (AVA) in Washington

town close to the big city where most of the state’s population

So, what’s the importance of an AVA? With over 850 wineries making wine from the 14 AVAs of Washington, an AVA becomes a wine consumer’s decoder ring to help make the best bottle purchase for your taste. It becomes a way to familiarize your palate with the particular grape varietal characteristics that come from each individual wine-growing region. For the most part, the wine label is the only hint there is to go on, unless you’re lucky enough to taste and experience exactly what’s in your bottle at the many tasting rooms throughout Woodinville, Seattle and Eastern Washington.

An AVA is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States distinguishable by geographic features, with boundaries defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) of the United States Department of Treasury. With the exception of the Puget Sound and the Columbia Gorge, the remaining 11 growing regions are contained within the borders of the larger Columbia Valley AVA, and are considered sub-appellations.

The Columbia Valley AVA holds claim to 99% of all Washington State’s Vitis vinifera (premium wine grapes) acreage.

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resides. It's a mix of tasting rooms and production facilities.

Many of the working wineries in the well-known Warehouse District of Woodinville source their grapes from across the state and transport them to Western Washington for full winemaking production. No other wine region has more winemakers sharing knowledge, yeast strands, forklifts and more than this special area.

Shelly's Tips for TaLKINg Like a Pro Here’s a chart of important wine lingo that will have you talking and sounding like the smartest wine drinker in your tasting group. Isn’t it time to bring out your inner wine geek?

Terroir "tare WAHr" A French term that doesn’t translate in any other language but expresses “a sense of place,” encompassing soil, climate, and the entire environment of where the grapes are grown.

Vitis Vinifera

Residual Sugar (RS)

Premium wine grapes. Countries where winemaking and vitis vinifera grapes first originated are considered “Old World.”

Wines from countries where winemaking and vitis vinifera grapes were imported are considered “New World.”

Sugar that remains in a wine after fermentation, usually measured in grams per liter or percent.

Most wine is fermented to dryness, but a popular varietal that does well with residual sugar is the cool climate grape varietal, Riesling. Not all Rieslings will be sweet and to help the consumer understand the level of sweetness, there’s typically a chart on the back of each wine label.

Another trick to determine sweetness is to look at the percentage of alcohol. Sweeter wines typically have less alcohol by volume (ABV), unless it’s a fortified wine, which will then add alcohol to the wine. The amount of sugar remaining in a wine is the choice of the winemaker.

Malolactic Fermentation (MLF) Taking the harsh malic acid (tart apples) and converting it to the softer lactic acid (milk) by a bacterial conversion called malolactic fermentation. Most red wines undergo this process, but winemakers can either promote this biological process, creating rich buttery Chardonnays, or block the process with the goal of preserving a higher level of acidity in white wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc.

Tannin A phenolic compound found in grapes. Tannin comes from the grape’s skin, pips (seeds), and stems. It acts as a natural preservative while helping the development and balance in a wine. Tannin can also derive from oak barrels. For the most part, grape tannins make the side of your cheeks stick to your teeth, while wood tannin gives a drying sensation to the back of your tongue.

2,4,6 Trichloanisole (TCA) The primary chemical responsible for cork taint. “This wine is corked!” Detection level of “cork” varies to the point that some don’t detect it at all, while others are sensitive to it before it even reaches their nose. TCA tends to mute all fruit flavors, creating a sort of bland tasting wine. Descriptions of corked wine include terms like dank moldy basement, sweaty gym socks, wet newspaper or cardboard, or even wet dog. Yum! Luckily, it’s not bad for you.

Volitizing the Esters A fancy term for swirling the wine, which opens aromas so the brain can translate and differentiate each individual smell. An ester is a chemical compound that results from the joining of an acid and an alcohol.

Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira Vitifoliae) A root louse (pesky bug) that drains the sap from grapevines, reducing their productivity and eventually killing them. One of the most devastating epidemics to hit Europe’s wine world.

Washington State is fortunate not to have this pest.

One For The Road It’s not the miles. It’s the mindset. With over 100 wineries within a five-mile radius, distance is hardly an issue when planning a day of tasting around Woodinville. Safety and insight are. That’s why it pays to leave the driving and guiding to someone else. By taking advantage of our many tour and transportation options, the only thing that need occupy your mind is which venue and vintage to choose for your next pour. And without the worry of getting behind the wheel, you’re free to enjoy another winery or two you might not otherwise.

For many wine country visitors, it’s hard to beat the sheer convenience of Bon Vivant Wine Tours. Whether you’re a party of two, twenty, or more, Bon Vivant picks you up and drops you off right at your hotel for a trouble-free day of delicious exploration.

With years of local wine knowledge under their belt, the drivers at Barrel Wine Tours do more than shuttle you from winery to winery; they’re also happy to serve as your guide. Share your favorites, must-sees and never-minds with them, then sit back as they put together a tasting tour custom-tailored to your palate and preference.

Butler Seattle is another favorite transportation option that brings a wealth of wine country experience to you and the road. And they like to roll with a bit of luxury: all their tour and valet services are provided via a fleet of Mercedes Sprinter vans and town cars. For more modest tasting travels, Main Street Drivers is fully insured to drive your own car for you. What’s more, they have a DUI prevention service where two drivers are dispatched to pick both you and your car up and safely deliver both of you to your home.

In addition to all these easy, affordable, knowledgeable guides and rides, don’t forget that an Uber or Lyft driver is usually only minutes (or one more pour) away, giving you another safe, convenient option for making your way home or to your next winery or restaurant.

When planning a day in wine country, take your mind off the road and put it squarely on the reserve. Let our tour, guide and driver services put the ultimate wine experience in motion by making your tasting trip safer, more satisfying and completely worry-free.

As the state’s leading winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle has enjoyed considerable acclaim with 22 “Top 100 Wineries of the Year” honors (Wine & Spirits) and 18 “Top 100 Wines” designations (Wine Wine Spectator Spectator). Our landmark chateau near Seattle is one of the most visited wineries in the world.

We’re flattered, but we don’t spend a lot of time polishing our medals. Our goal is to blend craftsmanship with innovation to create exceptional wine experiences. Whether it’s a connoisseur opening a bottle of 93-point Cabernet Sauvignon from our Canoe Ridge In 1967, Ste. Michelle Vintners produced its first Cabernet Sauvignon, with guidance and

Estate at a dinner party, or a newbie discovering a Columbia Valley Riesling at our Summer Concert Series.

support from the legendary international winemaker André Tchelistcheff.

It was the release that put the Washington state wine industry on the map. Still, there were skeptics in those days. “Wine from Washington?” sniffed one sarcastic critic. “What side of the Potomac do the grapes grow on?”

Undeterred, the early pioneers of Washington wine understood the state’s potential—with growing regions that share the same latitude and similar terroir as the great French Bordeaux vineyards.

Fifty years later, Washington is the nation’s No. 2 producer of premium wine with more than 50,000 acres planted, nearly 1,000 wineries in operation and 14 designated appellations.

So let’s toast our fi rst 50 years. But only as motivation to produce even more remarkable Chateau Ste. Michelle wines, moments and memories in the next 50.

Cheers. The best is yet to come.

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