10 of the Best Wineries in Woodinville

The Best Woodinville Wineries

1. JM Cellars

This is our personal favorite winery. We visit this winery more than any other. On a sunny summer afternoon, nothing beats sitting outside on their forest patio at their Bramble Bump location. The winery is located in a wooded area with lots of flora and fauna.

We recommend that you visit this winery early, because parking can be limited. Only one vehicle is allowed per reservation at this time. (See their website for instructions on where to park and how to consolidate vehicles prior to arrival.)

JM Cellars is open Friday through Sunday. (Sunday is open for club members.) Most of the wine tasting fees are $20 plus tax. You’ll receive 5 glasses of 1.5 ounce pours. We recommend making a tasting reservation on their website in advance. They are known for their red wines, so be sure to try one of those. 

This winery features a 7-acre outdoor arboretum, complete with a bocce ball court! Take your glass of wine and stroll through the property’s short trails. This winery is kid and dog-friendly. 

2. Chateau Ste. Michelle

We love visiting Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and having a picnic on one of their lawns. Even if you don’t plan a picnic in advance, you can easily grab some cheese, crackers, and meats from their gift shop to enjoy with your wine. 

The winery is open daily. They are open a little bit later on the weekends. Wine tasting costs $25 plus tax (at the time of this writing). Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first serve basis, but we recommend making reservations in advance. After you finish your wine tasting, purchase a glass and take it out for a picnic.

Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the largest wineries in Woodinville and it is the oldest winery in Washington State. (Established in 1912.) The winery is surrounded by 105 acres of forest. The craftsman-style architecture of the main buildings make it a popular wedding venue. 

Chateau Ste. Michelle is especially known for its summer concert series. Every summer, they set up a large stage and wine-lovers fill the lawn. They have had many famous musicians play at their venue, including John Legend and Stevie Wonder. 

Read all about our experiences at Chateau Ste. Michelle! We wrote a full blog post dedicated to this winery.

3. Novelty Hill – Januik

This tasting room is shared by two independent wineries: Novelty Hill and Januik. Reservations are recommended, but not required. (Availability based on current staffing.) 

We really like Novelty Hill – Januik for its large, modern building, and plenty of outdoor seating. We celebrated my mom’s birthday there a couple of years ago and really enjoyed their patio setting with water feature. On the weekends they serve made-to-order pizzas.

4. Patterson Cellars at Hollywood Hill

We’ve already written about our love for Patterson Cellars in our post about the best things to do in Leavenworth, but they also have a tasting room in Woodinville! 

Their wine tastings are available on a walk-in basis only at this time. Depending on the tasting you choose, you’ll get between 5 or 6 wine tastings. 

One of the cool things about this winery is that they have a variety of wine pairings available with advanced reservation. For example, they have a wine and chocolate pairing, a wine and cheese pairing, and a wine and pizza pairing.

5. DeLille Cellars

DeLille Cellars’ tasting room is now at the Old Redhook Brewery, so it’s within walking distance of Chateau St. Michelle. (Did we mention how fun it is to visit multiple wineries during the same day? Since many of them are within walking distance, it’s a safe way to try multiple wines throughout the day.)

Reservations are required and the winery is open daily. You can visit for a wine tasting, a meal at their adjacent restaurant, or you can book an experience in the Library Room. (In which you’ll have a guided 1.5 hour tour through some of their most acclaimed wines. Plus you’ll receive a personal cheese and charcuterie plate, which pretty much sells it for me!)

6. Matthews Winery

Matthews Winery has a beautiful, bright tasting room in Woodinville. If you purchase a bottle of wine, you will get one complimentary tasting. Reservations are required. 

Their tasting room features farmhouse decor and is child-friendly. They also have a lawn for outdoor seating, which has both tented and uncovered areas.

Also located on the property is the Matthews Farm and Kitchen. You can learn about Washington State farming as you enjoy your glass of wine. 

7. Sparkman Cellars

Sparkman Cellars moved to a new location in the Old Redhook Brewing Company building. Their tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday. Along with their wines, they sell tasty morsels and flatbreads. 

We have visited Sparkman Cellars a number of times. We particularly liked their chardonnay! We don’t often take notes on our favorite wines, but we did this time so that we could come back and order more bottles.

8. Long Shadows Vintners

Long Shadows Vintners tasting room in Woodinville has a dark and romantic ambiance. The cozy arm chairs are the perfect place to sip a glass of wine on a rainy day. They are open Thursday through Sunday and reservations are strongly recommended. Their tasting is $20 per person, which is refundable if the same individual makes a minimum purchase of $40. 

We visited their Walla Walla location recently, and we have to say that Long Shadows Vintners was one of our favorite wine producers ever! Their wines are really, really good.

9. Airfield Estates

The Airfield Estates winery is open daily with $15 wine tastings. They have a large space that offers indoor and outdoor seating. Their aviation heritage sets them apart from other wineries.

10. Lobo Hills

We were first introduced to Lobo Hills during a wine event at the Sun Mountain Lodge. (However, their winery is located in Woodinville’s warehouse district!) We tried six of their wines, and all were delicious! We ended up purchasing a bottle of the 2022 Yakima Valley Dry Riesling. The wine was crisp and slightly sweet, with notes of apricot. It was delicious and perfect for summer! We got to meet the winemaker, Tony Dollar, and he shared with us all the reasons that make Lobo Hills wines so excellent. We found out that the wines at Lobo Hills are minimalist, meaning that there are no chemical additions to the wine. They are unfined and unfiltered, and we could really taste the difference!  

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Wine Tasting Tips

• Consider Purchasing a Wine Pass: If you plan on visiting several wineries, it may be worth it to purchase the Passport to Taste. The wine passport is instantly available on your phone once you’ve purchased it. You can view the participating wineries on the website. We’ve purchased the annual passport before, and it was fun to visit Woodinville several times over the course of the year. It helped us to get to know new wineries! 
• Large Groups: If you plan on visiting with a larger group, be sure to call in advance. You may not be able to be seated at the same table.
• Allow 1.5 Hours Per Winery: If you’re planning to visit multiple wineries, we recommend that you plan to spend 1.5 hours at each winery. Most of the wineries will not allow you to stay longer than 90 minutes for a reservation. (Although be sure to check the details of each winery you plan on visiting.) 
• Reservations are Highly Recommended: Most of the wineries listed below either require advance reservations or they highly recommend them. Although some offer walk-ins, we recommend booking your reservations in advance to guarantee your preferred tasting time.
• Avoid Wearing Fragrances: We recommend avoid wearing perfume or cologne so that the scent does not interfere with your tasting experience. (Smelling the wine will enhance your tasting experience.)
• Drink Responsibly: Most importantly, drink responsibly and safely. Do not drink and drive.

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Wine Alley

A new addition to the Woodinville wine scene is Wine Alley, which is a series of 7 tasting rooms that are set in a quaint alleyway meant to resemble a European street. Wine Alley officially opened in February 2022 in Woodin Creek Village.

Wineries included in the alley are Ancestry Cellars, Ambassador Wines of Washington, Rooted Souls Winery, Adam Bench Winery, TruthTeller Winery, and Tsillan Cellars.

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Where to Stay in Woodinville: Willows Lodge

If you’re able to stay the night, we recommend that you stay at the luxurious boutique hotel Willows Lodge. The grounds are peaceful and quiet, and the lodge is located within walking distance of Columbia Winery and Chateau Ste. Michelle. The lobby boasts a large stone fireplace, and the rooms are large and cozy.

We spent the night at Willows Lodge shortly after we were married, and we still talk about how amazing it was to stay there. We recommend that you book a treatment at their spa, and we also recommend that you try the Grand Marnier Wild Shrimp at Fireside Lounge during happy hour. (You will seriously thank us for that tip.)

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Where to Eat in Woodinville

Many of the wineries offer charcuterie boards, cheese boards, and small appetizers. For a more substantial meal, we recommend the following:

• Barking Frog | $$$: The Barking Frog is located on the Willows Lodge property and is a fine dining restaurant open for brunch and dinner. We had dinner there and we highly recommend it!
• The Herbfarm | $$$$: When you dine at The Herbfarm, you’ll enjoy a 9-course prix-fixe menu. Expect to spend several hundred dollars per person for this luxurious dining experience. 
• The Lounge at DeLille Cellars | $$: One of the wineries that has a restaurant is DeLille Cellars. Their dinner entrees range from $24 to $31. They have a three-course Wednesday date night that includes a bottle of wine for $145. 

 

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