Woodinville Wine Cellars
According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, an artisan is one who produces something (such as cheese or wine) in limited quantities, often using traditional methods. Bingo. That describes Woodinville Wine Cellars’ raison d'être. With its custom-made Lacanche kitchen ranges (which you will covet) and its handcrafted wines, Woodinville Wine Cellars invites you to experience the best in artisan wares, most especially, the wares of artisan winemaker Sean Boyd.
Situated by Little Bear Creek near downtown Woodinville, the winery and tasting room are a little off the beaten path. To WineTrail lovers, that translates into an oasis without the crowds. Woodinville Wine Cellars possesses none of the business-park feel or the chateau-like experience. Rather, it has an elegant, showroom-like quality that just happens to feature a great place to enjoy a picnic. The warm colors of the tasting room highlight a perfect environment to sample the winery’s reds: syrah, cabernet sauvignon (if not sold out), merlot, and a terrific red blend called “Ausonius,” named after a fourth-century Roman poet who also happened to manage his own vineyard. The winery also produces a sauvignon blanc that may be just what the sommelier ordered for your picnic. As Woodinville Wine Cellars points out on its website, “Each wine is fermented in small lots and barrel aged in French and American oak. Each lot and individual wine barrel is meticulously monitored from the moment the fruit is hand harvested, to the day the wine is gently bottled by hand. This artisan approach allows us to preserve the delicate balance of aromas and unique characteristics of each wine.”
Each summer, Woodinville Wine Cellars hosts a Summer Celebration and Gourmet BBQ. Everyone is invited, but space and tickets are limited. (Woodinville Wine Cellars Club members get a break on the ticket prices.) The wine flows, the band rocks, and good wine complements the edibles. It’s the perfect opportunity for fellow artisan enthusiasts to unite!
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Woodinville Wine Cellars was featured in WineTrails of Washington as part of the Woodinville WineTrail North on page 134!
WineTrail: Woodinville WineTrail North
Owner: Stanley J. Barrett
Winemaker: Sean Boyd
Opened: 1999
Tasting Room: Open to the public
Amenities: Picnic, Tasting Room, Tours, Wine Club and Next to picturesque Little Bear Creek where you picnic.
Where To Buy: Winery, select wine merchants, grocery stores, and restaurants, via email to winery
Phone: 425-481-8860 Fax: 425-481-8080
Website: www.woodinvillewinecellars.com
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Woodinville Wine Cellars
Winery/Tasting Room
17721 132nd NE Avenue, Woodinville, WA 98072 -122.163599 47.75948Hours: Saturday 12–5 from April through September, or by appointment
Directions: From SR-522 take the first Woodinville exit (Hwy 202 east to Woodinville/Redmond). At the top of the ramp go right and immediately get in the left turn lane. Turn left onto NE 177th Pl. [Little Bear Creek Pkwy]. Take the first left onto 132nd Ave. NE. The winery is located at 17721 132nd Ave. NE. From Woodinville Center, depart on NE 175th St. [NE Woodinville Duvall Rd] heading west and go about .5 miles. Turn right (north) onto SR-202 [131st Ave. NE], then immediately turn right (east) onto NE 177th Pl. [Little Bear Creek Pkwy]. Take the first left onto 132nd Ave. NE. Woodinville Wine Cellars is located at 17721 132nd Ave. NE.
