Red Sky Winery
Enjoying a glass of wine under a red-sky sunset in Eastern Washington, Jim and Carol Parsons made the decision to start a winery. They clinked glasses in a toast to their dreams on that evening in 1999, and Red Sky Winery was born.
The Parsons’ love affair with wine began back in 1982 when they opened a retail wine and cheese shop in Seattle. Eventually they collaborated with friends to produce 50 cases of Red Sky wine in their Bellevue basement in 1999. It must have tasted pretty darn good, because they haven’t looked back.
They began with the idea that it all begins with the fruit. WineTrail lovers will appreciate the fact that the grapes come from such vineyards as Boushey, Conner Lee, Dineen, Klipsun, Pleasant, Pepper Bridge, Rosebud, and Sheridan vineyards. To coax the best flavors from these grapes, the Parsons needed a great winemaker, which they found in John Ogburn (Boeing’s master chef for its ship. Yes, Virginia, Boeing has a seagoing vessel). John helped them get started with winemaking but soon Carol took over the vintner’s reins for the winery. Today she and a host of volunteers produce 1,000 cases of rich and elegant Red Sky wines with a definite bias toward Bordeaux varietals.
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Red Sky Winery was featured in WineTrails of Washington as part of the Warehouse District WineTrail on page 122!
WineTrail: Warehouse District WineTrail
Owner: Carol and Jim Parsons
Winemaker: Carol Parsons
Opened: 1999
Tasting Room: Open to the public
Amenities: Tasting Room, Wine Club, Facebook, Twitter, Online Store and Facebook
Where To Buy: Winery, select restaurants and wine shops
Phone: 425-481-9864 Fax: 425-451-3160
Website: www.redskywinery.com
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Red Sky Winery
Winery/Tasting Room
19495 144th Avenue NE Suite B-220, Woodinville, WA 98072 -122.147931 47.768707Hours: Saturday 12–4 (Open Sunday during summer)
Directions: From SR-522 take NE 195th St. exit. The road name changes to NE North Woodinville Way. Turn left (north) onto 144th Ave. NE and arrive at 19501 144th Ave. NE—Red Sky Winery is located inside the business complex in Suite B-220. 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 .2 miles. Turn right (north) onto 144th Ave. NE and arrive at 19501 144th Ave. NE, Suite B-220.

