Such an amazing find! After visiting their beautiful winery we stopped in for an island spritz (a…read moremust!) not knowing how cute this place is. Such a nice and welcoming ambiance right away. Spoiler alert: there's an adorable private patio tucked in the back! We returned the next morning for their soft launch into brunch and it was delicious! This is such a sweet business owned by a married couple who were both such pleasant people. We were very impressed with what they've established within the winery/restaurant. Can't wait to go back on my next visit to the island!

Chicken & Waffles are da bomb! I've never experienced Whipped Chèvre with smoked salmon on a…read moreBelgian waffle. It was amazing. The Island Spritz was delightful and paired perfectly with my brunch. What a great addition to Friday Harbor

This was my first time to San Juan Vineyard. My husband had been before and wanted to take me back…read more We came to celebrate our anniversary, so the photo with the chapel was a must. We didn't need reservations, we were able to get helped and seated right away. The two hosts were helpful and friendly. They don't offer food, so you are able to bring your own. Pets were allowed, they even had a dog bowl available. Seating was all outside, some covered, some not, and heaters were available.

This place is always on our list when in the San Juan Islands. Set in a peaceful space facing a…read morefield, surrounded by trees, outdoor seating with heaters in the cooler months. The flights are reasonable and you basically get a free flight with the purchase of two bottles of wine. The rosé is delicious we also love the cattle point red. Staff is friendly. Restrooms are clean. Just a really lovely spot!

A fun place to wine tase. We popped in to enjoy some local flavor and were greeted with a fun and…read morefriendly proprietor. No change to taste their wines, just by donation which was as refreshing as their wines. Great gift shop items as well

A small, quaint local wine and related sundries shop -- with free wine tasting (three wines), and…read moremore for a donation. Close to the Friday Harbor ferry dock. The proprietor was an engaging conversationalist who made the experience delightful.

Great tasking experience at the winery today! The person pouring was very knowledgeable and kind…read more The vibe of the whole property was lovely, would love to see it in the summer! Blankets and parasols being provided was a nice touch. All 3 of the wines we tried were tasty! Will definitely visit again. Bonus: dog friendly!

Rudest owner on the island…read more If you enjoy being barked at by an agitated dog while the owner mocks your concerns, this is the place for you. We went out of our way to visit this winery, only to be met with total hostility. The owner's refusal to leash his incredibly obnoxious dog is irresponsible, but his attitude toward us was the real dealbreaker. My mother in law has been bit in the past, and was so uncomfortable. Plenty of other spots on Orcas Island actually value their customers, skip this one. The dog chased our car on the way out.

Surprising little gem! Adorable outside setting overlooking the vineyards, friendly down to earth…read moreunpretentious staff who know their stuff, and good wine. Rarely do I find a vineyard where I like everything I taste much less buy bottles.

The vineyard is beautfiul. The tasting room and the patio are gorgeous, I wish we could have…read morestayed longer and hung out in the cold sunshine, but it was not to be. I'm taking this place down a couple stars for a few reasons. 1. They charge $5 for a tasting. Most places in Washington (outside of Woodinville) don't charge you for tasting, and if they do they waive it if you buy a bottle. Not here - you get charged no matter what. 2. They will not go the extra step to make a sale. They assume everything they have is wonderful (it's not) and you should buy it irrelevant to whether you've tried it. We love wine tasting, exploring new wineries and vineyards and most places we go we've found that once you've started a nice conversation with your pourer and they realize you actually want to taste wine and not get drunk, and then buy wine, they'll give you a couple more options if you're interested. Not here - what you see it what you get. 3. It's over-priced. The wines were average for Washington State, but they were charging high-end prices. I don't know of many wineries in Washington that are selling their malbecs for more than $20 a bottle.

Cute wine shop with the option for wine tasting as well. They have many bottles to buy and a…read morelimited tasting menu. I went in with a group of 7 and that was close to the max amount of people that could comfortably sit inside the shop! Definitely best for smaller groups! The tasting flight was pretty expensive ($32 for 4 wines) and I don't believe the fee was waived when bottles were bought. The staff were super nice and knowledgeable! They brought us some small plates, including these mini deviled eggs that were delicious! They told us they wanted to start doing fun pairings with different countries and specialized foods based on the country!

Great wines, quality selection, totally reasonable prices. The Orcas Project collection were all…read morereally good and well balanced. Sit at a table and try a flight. The good folks who work here are some of the nicest you'll meet. Actually, all the locals we met were exceedingly nice.

Been trying to get in here all week. It was well worth the wait. Had a pleasant experience inside…read morethis cozy and quaint wine shop. All four wines poured I would drink all day. My favorites were the red blend and the "orange" wine. Lane, who served us, was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the wine. A neat little place to spend an hour tasting some great wine.

We always stop to visit the Orcas Project Tasting Room. The wine that they offer has always been…read moreincredible and I do what I can to obtain a bottle when I have time. In the past, we were able to enjoy a wine tasting and a sit back and relax and have a glass of wine. It's a smaller establishment, but they offer seats outside as well. This past time I was disappointed to learn that I wasn't able to enjoy a glass of wine. The lady mentioned that you can taste only, but she was willing to get me a small sample. I purchased a bottle of wine to go. However after speaking with Cole and understanding his other adventure it all made the most sense to me on the reasoning. If you're on the island, definitely check these guys out. They have other wines offered at the Doe Bay Wine Co, but stick to local and try the Orcas Project. What they are doing with all of the different wine makers helping make different wines for the Orcas Project is brilliant and provides everyone an opportunity to shine.

Lovely tasting room in a gorgeous location. The owners are so friendly and kind, we had such an…read moreenjoyable experience here. This is a definite must on our Lummi Island tour, highly recommended. Very reasonable prices as well - $5 for a glass and $12-$15 for a bottle.

The wine is delicious. My wife and i enjoyed everything we tasted. The gentleman who served us was…read morecharming and made us want to stay longer. We bought a few bottles. Our new favorite winery

A must do while on the island! While on a girls trip one of my friends found this spot and booked a…read moreprivate wine tasting experience. And what an experience it was! There was a beautiful setting of table, chairs and glasses under the blooming apple trees - truly magical! The owner Shaun was very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. You could tell he had a true passion for what he's built. The wine and cider was delicious so of course we purchased many bottles. While he packed up our order you get to say hi to the resident rescue goats and Larry the turkey!! So fun!

From the owner: Madrone Cellars & Cider is owned and operated by husband and wife team Shaun and Amy Salamida. Our…read moreproducts are 100% SJI crafted and produced. With a key interest in supporting the local agriculture community, we strive to create quality wines and ciders that reflect the story behind the glass. Terroir, which is a sense of place reflected through taste, textures, and aromas, is the inspiration for our wines and ciders. We chose to focus on natural winemaking styles, which include spontaneous fermentations, zero filtration, minimal intervention, and much more. Natural, to us, means crafting wine and cider the way it was made for years. We do not manipulate our products but allow them to reflect the terroir and purity of fruit. An important distinction for us is that our products contain zero residual sugar. Natural wine ferments all the way dry and achieves balance through rest and age. Want to experience our island crafted wines and ciders with us? Book your winery experience today!

I love the Starling Lane Winery! The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and…read moreits no surprise that their wines have won accolades from the community (one was even featured at the Empress Hotel for Tea) My personal favorite was the Pinot Gris- paired with fresh salmon and asparagus YUM =) My experience there was fantastic, I even got to watch the owners hand bottle their champagne. Looking forward to my next trip to Victoria!!

Absolutely terrible wedding experience. I really don't want to say bad things about my own wedding,…read moreI would much rather just think of it fondly, however I don't want this to happen to anyone else either. We had a small ceremony and reception in August 2015, with 35 guests that were all family members. We were told that we would have use of the property until 11pm, at which point all guests had to leave, and then ourselves and our staff had to be gone at midnight. This corresponds to all information that our vendors had regarding timing. At 830pm, the property manager turned off our extremely quiet music, and began insulting our guests and staff and telling them that they had to leave. There was absolutely no grounds for her to do this; we had done nothing wrong and were following all property rules. This unfortunate end to the night came on top of an incident involving a large black poodle from the property attacking one of our guests, and the property being shown to other prospective clients during our ceremony! Overall the experience with the property manager ended on a very sour note with our whole family and our staff. It is a great shame because the property itself was perfect, and it was otherwise such an amazing and beautiful day. We had reached out to the manager in several emails for an explanation, and to speak to the owners, but never got a response. I really hope that the owners can do something to rectify the situation.