My wife and I were visiting Spokane. We wanted to go wine tasting and found this great place. The…read morestaff at Townshend were wonderful! We tasted a lot of great wines. We will definitely go back when in the area.

We were a little leery driving up to the Townshend tasting room/production facility, but what a…read morefind and happy experience. I've seen some of these wines in the stores, but of course, more tasty offerings can ONLY be found here at the source. Next time I'm back on the east side I will have to bring my FAA-approved wine luggage.

On a beautiful fall evening, the deck of Maryhill was the perfect place to spend an evening…read moreenjoying wonderful wine and food. I got a mini flight of whites: Pinot Gris, Winemaker's White Blend, Chenin Blanc, and the Rosé, for $20. I especially liked the first two (bought a bottle of each). You can also get a full flight of 7 (pre-selected) for $30. My husband and I decided to share the Steak Bites (but swapped the Blue Cheese crumbles for Goat cheese) and they were tender and flavorful, and also a gluten-free Chicken Bacon Ranch flatbread that was delicious! We love how dog-friendly the deck is. Initially the service was on the slow side but it improved as time went on. My only complaint is that the upcharge for gluten-free adjustments is higher than is typical.

We had superb service and the food was much much better than expected. Some things are highly…read moreoverpriced and other things seem reasonable. Bread-incredible flavor, incredibly overpriced. Cesar salad-incredible flavor, reasonably priced. All of their wines are typical wine prices. The Rose and the Cabernet Sauvignon were two of my favorites. The fee for the wine flight is waved with a bottle purchase. This seems reasonable.

Great wine more reds than white. Very nice owner willing to share knowledge and recipes. Open…read moreSaturday 2-6 otherwise make an appointment they will open for you. Two thumbs up

These are some of the best red blends out there. Local Spokane Winery with nice little tasting…read moreroom. I really like the Cab Franc.

GORGEOUS VENUE! Incredible staff....very inviting and worth…read morea stop anytime you are local or just passing through. Greg is a EXCELLENT wine maker & human! Cheers

My boyfriend and I came in on a random Friday night while visiting from Seattle and everything was…read moreexcellent. Mike was absolutely exquisite and so knowledgeable about the different wines and how they were produced. This was simply one of the best wine tasting I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. This place and wine is a true diamond in the rough. My boyfriend and I also checked out the winery nearby that had live music on a Friday night and it was the highlight of our weekend Spokane trip! Thank you Barrister, Mike, and team for this whole adventure!

Since our move to Spokane, we are working our way through all of the local wineries at a leisurely…read morepace. An event brought us to V du V, and we came away highly impressed. There are many things one can look for in a winery to give it high ratings. Some places have amazing settings. And some places have amazing product. To say V du V has an amazing product is perhaps an understatement. V du V has THE best wine we've tried anywhere thus far on our Spokane wine trek. We tasted many of their wines, including their white blend, pinot rose, malbec (which was a surprisingly different malbec than anywhere else we've been locally), syrah, cabernet franc, and a huge cabernet sauvignon. Each wine was unique in taste, and across the board I was blown away by how aromatic the wines were. It has been a long time where I've encountered a wine that appeals so strongly to the nose. The owners were both friendly and proud of their product, which we've found to be a sign of a great product. Almost unfailingly, the more in tune with the product and the customers, the better the overall quality is. The owners, John and Kirk, nail that on every front. We ended up coming home with the cabernet sauvignon and white blend (which is unlike any white I've ever had in any state or country, to be honest), but I know we will be back. V du V easily makes the short list of places to bring out of town guests to try the best of all the awesome things Spokane has to offer!

Wow! This is the real thing. A boutique winery, where winemakers (and owners), Kirk and John,…read moretransform fruit to beautiful wines, all on site. It's refreshing to find beautiful small lot crafted wines at very reasonable prices instead of large volume commercial stuff. Highly recommend!

Although I have cut back on my drinking, the lovely evening and steak led me to open a bottle of…read morewine. We selected a Malbec from Overbluff Cellars, and it was outstanding. The Cabernet will have to wait for another night. I will definitely be purchasing more of this wine.

What an amazing place!! Small business vibes in a huge and amazing building. The wine is…read moreincredible! I have been to numerous wineries and this is seriously top tier! We did only red wines on this visit and everyone was very happy. Some great full bodied and juicy reds. I can't say enough about the service. We were well taken care of and they were so friendly. Will definitely bring family back next time I'm in town!

We always enjoy wine tasting at Barili! We are wine club members, and we enjoy the fun and…read morecamaraderie in the tasting room! The owners (2 couples) are very friendly and the wine is great! Don't miss out on the Double Barrel Red!

A chance of wine: Steve Trabun and Russ Feist were…read moreaspiring home winemakers who met by chance when Feist couldn't pick up his grapes in Prosser, WA. It just so happens that Trabun was picking up his grapes and at the vineyards suggestion stepped in to help out. After that chance meeting and making some wine together they decided to take the leap of faith and start a commercial winery. That is of course, after they got the buy-in from their wives, Marlene Feist and Dana Trabun. Just to think, that random act of kindness of picking up another man's grapes led to the opening of Barili Cellars. Steve Trabun and Russ Feist, along with their completely on board wives add their personal touch to the wine making process. The winery was inspired by the Italians who believe wine is meant to be shared and every day is special enough to enjoy a glass of wine. The Barili story is one about good things happening to good people and fast friends going confidently in the direction of their dreams. One could say that the cellar doors of opportunity kept presenting themselves along the way. Sip Tips: After a quick sell through of their debut wines along with the encouragement wine drinkers pleading with them to make more, Barili responded with more than tripling production to 450 cases. 2008 Viognier was a victory (so good with Cougar Gold cheese) but their sophomore release had their 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon stealing the spotlight. Sip Picks: Best marketing label. This bright design stands out on the shelf getting your attention. The label may have you try it, but the contents will have you back for more.

In Spokane for the weekend exploring and this spot was recommended by our AirBnB host. What a…read morepleasant surprise! We were lucky to get in for a wine tasting of some Napa wines. Huge selection of wine. The guy that helped us with the tasting was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wine and answered our questions. There were quite a few people there but we still felt like we were attended to. We would come back and try another wine tasting when we are in Spokane again.

I have followed John et al since the days of Grape and Grain. Never disappointed, ever a…read morepleasure.--the best!