Covington Cellars
Covington Cellars is a family affair and a true labor of love. Founded in 2002 by David and Cindy Lawson, Covington Cellars is the story of a beer guy who meets a wine woman and falls in love with both her and the wine. Ever the tinkerer, David began experimenting with winemaking at the Lawsons’ house in Covington. One success led to another, and with a few University of California–Davis courses under David’s belt, Covington Cellars was born.
Cindy is usually working the Tuscan-inspired tasting room while David and David Jr. are handling the ongoing winemaking chores in the back. The warm colors of the tasting room are a pleasant contrast to the asphalt parking lot at the 142nd Avenue business park where the tasting room is located. And while David’s day job as an elevator mechanic is up and down, his winemaking duties often have him going back and forth as he travels to Walla Walla and Yakima Valley to collaborate with Covington’s growers. Among them are Seven Hills, Les Collines, Kestrel, Destiny Ridge, and Klipsun.
David explains that Covington Cellars is a “hobby gone mad” and is quick to point out that it is Cindy who is the business brains behind the operation. David is also involved with the Naval Reserve, and he views his winemaking efforts as an opportunity to give back. To this end, David produces a Rough House Red as a tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces. This wine is dedicated to the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces and their families. WineTrail Note: If you are active-duty military or a veteran, you will receive a 10 percent discount on Rough House Red wines. Nice touch.
David’s loyalties to family and to country have in turn spawned a loyal following of Covington Cellars buyers. At Passport to Woodinville, the line to sample his reds snaked out the tasting room to the outside parking lot. The Lawsons must be doing something right. Check it out. That’s an order!
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Covington Cellars was featured in WineTrails of Washington as part of the Woodinville WineTrail North on page 130!
WineTrail: Woodinville WineTrail North
Owner: Covington Cellars, LLC -- David and Cindy Lawson
Winemaker: David Lawson
Opened: 2002
Tasting Room: Open to the public
Amenities: Tasting Room, Wine Club and Mailing List; Movable tasting room!
Where To Buy: Winery and secured website
Phone: 425-806-8636 Fax: 253-638-1654
Website: www.covingtoncellars.com
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Covington Cellars
Winery/Tasting Room
18580 142nd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8520 -122.150144 47.76201Hours: Saturday 1–5
Directions: From SR-522 take NE 195th St. exit. The road name changes to NE North Woodinville Way. Turn right onto 142nd Ave. NE and arrive at 18580 142nd Ave. NE—Covington Cellars is located inside the business complex. From Woodinville Center, depart on NE 175th St. [NE Woodinville Duvall Rd] heading east. Turn left (west) onto NE North Woodinville Way and go about .5 miles. Turn left (southwest) onto 142nd Ave. NE, go .3 miles, and arrive at 18580 142nd Ave. NE.
