Why go out of state when you can enjoy wonderful wine and food right here in the Northwest? Head north to Woodinville and you will be delighted to find a day trip offering a large selection of wineries, all in Woodinville. We recommend the following favorites.
àMaurice Cellars
14463 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE
425.466.2027 // amaurice.com
àMaurice Cellars is owned and operated by the Schafer family, fifth-generation Washingtonians. This boutique winery is known for creating authentic, food-friendly wines.
Purple Café and Wine Bar
14459 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE
425.483.7129 // purplecafe.com
Purple Café and Wine Bar features a global wine selection coupled with a menu that blends classic American styles with seasonal Northwest ingredients—all in an informal atmosphere. The restaurant was founded by husband and wife Larry and Tabitha Kurofsky. ShowCase lunch favorites include: chicken salad, flatbread and, for a more filling meal, beef sugo with herbed potato gnocchi. The head chef notes, “We pride ourselves in giving our customers more than they expect.”
Matthews Winery
16116 140th Place NE
425.487.9810 // matthewswinery.com
The history and heritage of Matthews Winery is deeply rooted in Bordeaux-inspired wines, from rich, opulent red blends to crisp floral whites. Established in 1993, Matthews Winery is home to a production facility, tasting room and to the “Estate House,” an event center and bed and breakfast. It is now doing farm-to-table dinners and is excited to integrate food into the wine experience with an organic garden.
J & A’s Winery
19501 144th Ave NE
206.409.4841 // jandaswinery.com
J & A’s is a cozy boutique winery in the Woodinville warehouse district. Owner Dick Mettler started his wine career when he was 12 years old, helping his father make wine. “Not everything should be a competition,” he says. “Some things should simply be enjoyed. Glasses of wine with good friends, quiet moments with loved ones and the devotion of friendly dogs.”
Pondera Winery
19501 144th Ave NE
425.486.8500 // ponderawinery.com
Pondera Winery is a family-owned boutique winery located in the Woodinville warehouse district. The winery specializes in the production of high-quality, well-balanced red varietals and Bordeaux-style blends. With a lovely array of art on display, the winery believes that “Wine is art that you drink.”
For additional information:
woodinvillewinecountry.com
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