Sandor and Sabrina Faludi continue to build upon a following that has been attracted to this Woodinville warehouse winery ever since they opened in 2019. The husband and wife team turn out small-lot reds and whites served at this gem of a tasting room with hospitable flair. Hungarian-born Sandor says he fosters Old World philosophy, much inspired by his grandfather, who was a … [Read more...] about 4 Reds from Prohibition Cellars
Guide to Wine Scores
Our wine reviews are based on evaluative tastings by Tasting Room Magazine’s editors. Overall score ratings are based on aroma; flavor; typicity of character; structure and balance. Quality-to-price ratio (QPR) can play a factor, meaning that an $80 wine with a score of 90 pts. falls in a much higher league than that of a $15 wine given the same score.
95-100 pts. – Extraordinary: a truly great wine of its variety
91-94 pts. – Outstanding: exceptional quality, character and complexity
88-90 pts. – Excellent: very well made and highly recommended
85-87 pts. – Recommended: a solid wine, may offer superior value if the price is right
Hollywood Actor Kyle MacLachlan Brings Theatrical Flair to Walla Walla
Yakima-native and screen star Kyle MacLachlan is best known for his film and television roles in cult classics such as Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks. He is also well known in wine circles around the state for his Pursued by Bear wines, which he established 18 years ago. Celebrity status aside, the wines here are on a par far above the norm. “I grew up in Eastern Washington, not … [Read more...] about Hollywood Actor Kyle MacLachlan Brings Theatrical Flair to Walla Walla
New Ownership Takes Dancing Fish Vineyards to the Next Generation
FIVE-STAR HOSPITALITY and a host of festive events combine with first-rate wines in an elegant country setting at this Whidbey Island winery in the town of Freeland WA. Founders Brad and Nancy Thompson have retired and passed the torch to new owners Ross and Erin Egge. Ross spent much of his youth at a family home on Whidbey Island before embarking on a career that … [Read more...] about New Ownership Takes Dancing Fish Vineyards to the Next Generation
Reviews: Around the World With Washington Wine
Reviews of seven distinctive categories from select Washington wineries: Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Rosé, Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc … [Read more...] about Reviews: Around the World With Washington Wine
Upscale Italian Vibes at Tsillan Cellars in Woodinville
Lake Chelan-based Tsillan Cellars has operated a satellite tasting room in Woodinville since 2017. Now, to better serve their wine club members and guests, founder Bob Jankelson and his talented team recently moved the tasting room across Woodinville into the ever-popular “Wine Alley” section of the Woodin Creek retail district (in October of 2022). There is plenty of … [Read more...] about Upscale Italian Vibes at Tsillan Cellars in Woodinville
Browne Family Vineyards Brings Wine & Craft Spirits to Bellevue
Browne Family Vineyards has opened their fourth tasting room, this time in Bellevue WA, bringing Walla Walla wines to residents of Seattle’s Eastside. The elegant and refined décor has a timeless feel, like stepping inside a 1940s-era British manor from the set of The Kingsman film series—a nod of honor to the founder’s grandfather who was a war hero and top intelligence agent … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards Brings Wine & Craft Spirits to Bellevue
Alluvium Cellars is ‘Winery to Watch’ in Warehouse District
Armed with an enthusiasm for fine wine, Tyson and Brittany Trautmann started experimenting with winemaking techniques on a small-scale in their garage. Their skills and dedication grew as they scaled up production, officially commencing Alluvium Cellars in 2019. They opened a Woodinville tasting room with a “modern rustic aesthetic” at The Junction, a collection of … [Read more...] about Alluvium Cellars is ‘Winery to Watch’ in Warehouse District
Dahlman Cellars Wine Bar in Tacoma’s Stadium District
When Washington Tasting Room Magazine initially reported on Jim and Andrea Dahlman’s winery venture [Fall 2021 issue], their first commercial wines had been released but they did not yet have a tasting room. Though still a small-size winery at 800 cases annual production (and growing), their dream has materialized into a cozy neighborhood-style wine bar in Tacoma’s historic … [Read more...] about Dahlman Cellars Wine Bar in Tacoma’s Stadium District
Reviews: Southern Rhône-Inspired Wines
As featured in the Spring 2023 print issue of Washington Tasting Room Magazine, here are 21 … [Read more...] about Reviews: Southern Rhône-Inspired Wines
Montinore Estate Brings Legacy of Oregon Pinot Noir to Greater Seattle
Two Willamette Valley-based wineries, Montinore Estate and Landlines Estates (both under the same ownership), recently opened a shared tasting room in Woodinville’s “Wine Walk Row” in the Schoolhouse District neighborhood. As consumers place more and more emphasis on sustainably farmed goods and products, it can be confusing when a buzzword like “natural” wine is … [Read more...] about Montinore Estate Brings Legacy of Oregon Pinot Noir to Greater Seattle