Washington is the second-largest premium wine producer in the United States — right behind California. In particular, the vibrant town of Woodinville (only 7 miles from Archer Hotel Redmond) is an ideal blend of small-town charm, Pacific Northwest perspective and winemaking artistry.
With more than 130 wineries to choose from, planning can seem a bit heady. To help get your schedule on track, Archer’s local wine-loving team has compiled this list of favorite tasting rooms.
EFESTĒ
Just north of Woodinville’s Warehouse Winery District, EFESTĒ (pronounced F-S-T) is a well-respected winery with award-winning flights. Tasting room guests learn about the family’s winemaking history and techniques, as well as special events throughout the year. To try: the Ceidleigh (pronounced CAY-lee) and Jolie Bouche syrahs — both have made appearances on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List — and Upright, a 100% merlot that answers back to the downtrodden merlot in the wine country movie “Sideways.”
Matthews Winery
Inspired by the wine-blending techniques of Bordeaux, Matthews Winery crafts wines with the principles and the heart of Washington — an ideal blend of Old World traditions meeting New World energy and innovation. Open daily for tastings, its Woodinville tasting room and farm invite wine connoisseurs, novices and all in between to sample the wines and local charcuterie; children and dogs are welcome, too.
JM Cellars
Novelty Hill-Januik
Mark Ryan
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Sparkman Cellars
DeLille Cellars
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
Patterson Cellars
Columbia Winery
Col Solare
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