Taste

Karen & Buzz Buckingham: Head Winemakers, Owners and Sippers … [Read more...] about Sol Stone Winery

Tuscan native Danilo Amato, who trained at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Paris, serves scrumptious Mediterranean dishes with a Northwest flair … [Read more...] about A Mediterranean Chef Comes to Woodinville

2021 All-Stars: Rich Burton, Winemaker Ton Yazici, GM/Chef What We Do Best: Our Old World-like approach to our favorite varietals of Syrah, Cinsault, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc produces wines (higher acidity, less oak) destined for food pairing. Daily small plates, monthly wine dinners, food & wine pairing events and brunch on special weekends are also our … [Read more...] about Locus Wines

2021 All-Stars: Joanie Uherek Stewart Tim Rote Peter Barnett Johanna Caslander Danna de Klerk Alphonse de Klerk Glenn Scott Robin Hiett   What We Do Best: We support the culture of wine, build relationships and create community while crafting artisan wine of the best quality. Tasting Experience Bainbridge Island Winery & Tasting Room Web: … [Read more...] about Rolling Bay Winery

2021 All-Stars: Flavia Jukowski Sue Svancarek Rumi Amato Heather Lais Darci Afflerbach What We Do Best: Our entire tasting room team is full of All-Stars who are each as exceptional as our wines. We take pride in providing an outstanding experience to everyone who comes through our door. We take wine, not ourselves, seriously but you won’t find any pretension here. … [Read more...] about Ambassador Wines of Washington

2021 All-Stars: Becca Todd Kabriah Miranda McKayla Lisa   What We Do Best: At WineGirl Wines in Leavenworth and Lake Chelan, we bring our A-game to the customer service experience. You’ll notice we go to great lengths to help you find your favorite wines and make lasting memories on your visit with us. Tasting Experience Lake Chelan & Leavenworth Web: … [Read more...] about WineGirl Wines

2021 All-Stars: Sarah Jackson/Cellar Lead Mari Rossi/Assistant Winemaker Nicholas Caluori/Cellar Master Jason Gorski/Director of Winemaking and Viticulture Nick Bernstein/Winemaker What We Do Best: DeLille Cellars interprets the classic French styles of Bordeaux, the Rhône Valley and Provence. The winery focuses on the Red Mountain AVA and grape sourcing from … [Read more...] about DeLille Cellars

2021 All-Stars: Teresa Owen Jeff Owen What We Do Best: Howdy! We are a Red Mountain Winery that focuses on the Bordeaux varietals that do so well in the AVA, like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. From our tasting pavilion to our wines, our goal is to give you a wine experience that is approachable and unique. We also offer wagon-ride wine tours and peaceful … [Read more...] about Red Mountain Trails Winery

2021 All-Stars: Emily Johnson D. Wiest Brad Johnson Monique Skavdahl   What We Do Best: Creating exceptional customer experiences and producing Great Wine for the Greater Good. Tasting Experience Seattle (Georgetown District) and Woodinville (Winery & Hollywood District) Tasting Rooms Web: tintecellars.com … [Read more...] about Tinte Cellars

2021 All-Stars: Brad Thompson/Owner/ Wine Director Nancy Thompson/Owner/ Hospitality Host What We Do Best: Dancing Fish Vineyards offers a “five star” winery, hospitality and special event experience on the south end of Whidbey Island. Our unique destination is for everyone who enjoys luxury and beauty in a natural setting. Guests can taste outstanding wines with depth and … [Read more...] about Dancing Fish Vineyards

2021 All-Stars: Tim and Erica Blue Owner/Winemakers Hannah Lewis, Assistant Winemaker and Club Manager What We Do Best: Producers of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab blends Tasting Experience Tasting by appointment, Saturdays. Schedule online at adamsbench.com Web: www.adamsbench.com … [Read more...] about Adams Bench Winery

2021 All-Star: J.J. Compeau/Owner What We Do Best: With over 20 years in the wine industry, owner J.J. Compeau has a strong love for Washington Wines. Narratif Winery specializes in right bank-style blends, and small lot wines, that showcase the vineyard. Every wine has a story. The winery produces a second label that is made to pair with food and delivers value and … [Read more...] about Narratif Wines

2021 All-Star: Christopher Chan, Founder, Executive Director, Advanced Sommelier What We Do Best: Washington State’s largest and most prestigious wine, enology and viticulture recognition program. Founded in 2006 as the www.SeattleWineAwards.com when more of the world knew where Seattle was located but confused WA State with WA DC. Results announced! Congratulations and … [Read more...] about Washington State Wine Awards

2021 All-Star: Christopher Chan Founder, Executive Director, Advanced Sommelier What We Do Best: North America’s premier cider and perry recognition program. Founded in 2015, the www.SeattleCiderAwards.com host a definitive recognition program for all categories of North American cider and perry. Tasting Experience Annual Registration Opens Jan. 10 and samples, forms, … [Read more...] about Seattle International Cider Awards

Two sommeliers, Holly La-Porta Jones and Shelly Fitzgerald, share professional tips on how to improve your wine tasting sensory skills … [Read more...] about Expert Tips To Becoming A Better Wine Taster

Organic farming, solar energy, recyclable packaging and other co-friendly practices are propelling
 Washington's wine industry into the future … [Read more...] about Planet-Friendly Wines

Ray Sandidge of C.R. Sandidge Wines shares a BBQ kebab recipe that matches up with his bold New World Syrah … [Read more...] about Grilled Lamb Kebabs & Syrah

There are dozens of varietals growing in Washington and we've pinpointed a few of our favorite geek-wines worth hunting down … [Read more...] about 11 Lesser-Known Grape Varietals We Love