WESTERN WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY...

…commenced when the first wine grapes were planted at Fort Vancouver in 1895. A hundred years later, Washington residents were growing grapes and making wine with ever- increasing gusto. Now, our state is the nation’s second largest wine producer! International winemakers have chosen Washington as a place to let their artistry flourish. As a result, our region is ranked among the world’s top wine regions.

The wine crafting country of Western Washington remains young and vibrant. Cutting-edge artisans continually create new and exotic blends. Did the movie SIDEWAYS inspire you to go on a wine-tasting pilgrimage? Look no further than the Puget Sound area. A start in Woodinville will give you the most bang for your buck as a bunch of wineries are within walking distance of each other—well, a golf cart ride, anyway. Other fine wineries can be reached after a scenic drive or ferry ride. The tasting rooms are often staffed personally by the owner or winemaker, willing to discuss at length the label’s latest creation.

Listen up wine lovers: whatever your time, budget and energy level for wine tasting, you’ll be able to satisfy it right here in the Puget Sound area. No need to travel to Australia, France, Italy or even California; just head over to Woodinville for a self-guided tour or share your enjoyment on a tour group.

Skip to Redmond/Woodinville Wineries for maps and addresses of wineries.