We went in for wine tasting on Friday. Over priced at $20 per person for 6 small pours. You need to spend $50 per person to waive a tasting fee, and we had to ask about it. Also, for the very first time in multiple years of wine tasting in the NW, the tax was not included in the tasting fee, again no mention of this on the menu. The WA state statue states that when the tax is not included, it needs to be explicitly noted to all. We won't be back. read more

The gardens and view are spectacular! A glass of the 5 Star the cab, tucked in the scenic gardens and life is perfect! Loved the wine and the experience! read more

From the island mists a contender is revealed! The Merlot here is surprising with notes of pepper and jam. The mastery of the winemaker is apparent in all wines proffered; so excellent is the cab sauv toothache over must speculate on dalliances in the dark arts! The eleusinian mysteries dance in this wine. read more

Yesterday was my second time at Palouse and I already can't wait to go back! The owners and staff are my favorite thing about this winery, well besides the wine of course. George and Linda (the owners) are so welcoming and treat you like family. They knew a lot of the guest by name and if you are new they are quick to welcome you in and make sure that you are taken care of. George and I even had a conversation about our love of mushrooms and then next thing I know, he gave me a "mushroom log" so I could grow my own! It was such a random but wonderful gesture, and all he asked was to let him know how it turned out. Now the wine.... I believe there are 6 or 7 different kinds of wine with their tasting and you never feel rushed. I can't comment on the price because I went with a member the first time and then my boyfriend and I loved it so much we became members ourselves! Now that I am a member, I might be a tad biased but their Pinot Noir is now my absolute favorite wine. I think that alone makes the membership worth it! However, I also love everything else I have tried there. I really have no complaints about this wonderful winery. Palouse is conveniently located off the highway by the north end ferry, which was only a 15 minute ferry ride! Vashon Island is the perfect place for a quick trip out of Seattle or even a weekend getaway. Like I said I can't wait to go back and I am especially looking forward to visiting in the summer when they can open the large door to their tasting room! What to expect/ plan for: *They are only open for tastings Sat & Sun 12pm - 5 pm (reservations are not required) *Even though I don't know the tasting price, I know they take cards! *They also have events with great food so keep a look out on their events page *Their tasting room is small but wonderful so if there are a lot of groups it might get cozy (this could be a con for some people but I quite enjoyed the whole ambiance of the tasting room) *If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. They are very knowledgeable and proud of their product. *Be prepared to fall in love with their wine read more

Happened upon this place looking for fun on Vashon with an out of town friend. We didn't realize that there was a members-only event happening, but the owners happily welcomed us and served us delicious food as well as wine tasting in a small but spirited setting. Outside fresh pizza was being prepared in a pizza oven while musicians provided a lively ambiance. I am excited to return to support this business and to enjoy their quality wines. read more

My wife and I took advantage of a beautiful sunny day in the Pacific Northwest to get away from the traffic in the Seattle area to enjoy Vashon Island and do some wine tasting. We had never been to Palouse Winery before, but it was quite a treat. The tasting room is a two-car garage style building located in front of the owner's house. It is a beautiful building with a simple yet fashionable design which has been very well taken care of. It is clean and well-maintained and perfectly complements the industrial/agricultural combination of oak barrels and steel racks commonly seen in winery tasting rooms. It is an agreeable combination of rural and modern design which appeals to almost everyone. The tasting table is a solid wood slab of a lighter wood (perhaps oak) about 3 inches thick and mounted on a stainless steel, wheeled base which matches perfectly the oak barrels on stainless steel racks immediately behind it. It is simplistic yet elegant. The varied smells of grapes in different states of fermentation highlight the winery atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and immediately asked us about a tasting which we happily agreed to. The tasting was large, as they go, with a basic tasting incorporating 7 wines for $15. We opted to get an extended tasting of three more wines for $5 more. They included multiple red and white wines. All were very good. As if this were not enough, the hostess brought out a meat, cheese and grapes plate with crackers for us to munch on with the wine completely complimentarily. It was perfect with their wine selection. My wife and I were extremely impressed with this winery tasting room and will definitely come back. Very happy with this place and pleased we found it. PS - this place is very dog-friendly. We asked to bring out for on and they were only too happy to have him around the tasting room. They offered water and tests too him, too. read more

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Such a great experience! Tasting was very reasonable ($15) for 6 pours. Each wine was better then the previous. We loved it so much we added on the extra $5 for the additional 3 tastings, which was so worth it. The "Poet" was absolutely fantastic must try was with the $5 alone. Ordered a glass and sat on the patio. So relaxing and lots of fun. The two individuals who helped us were very nice and incredibly knowledgeable. Well worth the trip to Vashon. Highly recommend. read more

Palouse Winery - Wineries Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Lovely property, ambiance, and setting. Really wanted to like this place and buy wine, especially since the $15 tasting fee is waived if you spend $50. Unfortunately I did not like a single one of the 7 wines I tried. There is no accounting for taste, especially in wine, however the described notes of floral, berry and the like did not at all come through. I tasted punch-you-in-the-face levels of gravel, dirt, sour, and bitter. Think I'll go up the road and buy wine at the much less pretentious and better tasting Vashon Winery. read more

The dog-friendly tasting room is situated in the barrel room, which gives it a cozy authentic feel. I have never liked any chardonnay, until today! Super clean, and refreshing! Very much worth the ferry ride over! read more

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May have found my new favorite winery! Smooth and well-executed wines, and set in a wonderful place (check out the view from the back patio over a glass or three), definitely take the time to stop in and sample some excellent offerings. read more

Enjoying great wine on this sunny day. Beautiful views and friendly staff. The Eclipse blend is amazing! Must try if you haven't. Glad we decided to stop in today. read more

Palouse Winery - Enjoying this sunny day at the beautiful Palouse Winery. The wines are delicious and the view is great! - Wineries Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Lovely stop before headed back on the ferry. Enjoyed the simple tasting and cheese plate. Had to bring a bottle home!

Palouse Winery was such a fun experience. The employees were so friendly and the atmosphere was fun and very classy. Between the outdoor seating and the indoor bar, it was busy but not crowded at all. Came here to celebrate my engagement and I am so happy we did. Can't wait to bring my fiancé here. read more

Palouse Winery - Wineries Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Very nice tasting! I am a Merlot drinker but would definitely recommend the Viognier and the Port is amazing!

There seems to be a consistent narrative here on the hospitality and I want to share my experience as well. We were told that, despite our reservation, we're not allowed to sit in the garden despite email confirmation. When asked about this I was verbatim told "it is reserved for those that actually support us" by the woman in the front, yet this was my second time visiting for a paid experience. Worse is I brought two guests with me, neither I nor they will be returning as a result. Disappointing to see a complete 180 in the hospitality. read more

I've been here a few times over the past years and the spot does not disappoint. The owners can be seen wondering in and out, giving the operation a down to earth feel. The long bar was packed on a nice, sunny Saturday and the attention was well shared between tasters. read more

Amazing wine! Great service and view. Just stop in Vashon! A lot of great red wines and the ambiance is wonderfully wonderful. Great photo op. read more

Great experience at Palouse Winery! The 2 hosts behind the counter were attentive and anticipated when we would be ready for another taster. There were also snacks available which is always a plus :) the setting is on a household which makes it feels very intimate, like you are at a neighbors enjoying some wine. Will recommend to friends! read more

Easy off the ferry from West Seattle. Seating in the front and the cutest backyard area with seating to enjoy the view. 7 tastings, perfect for a small group of friends. read more

Just up the hill from the ferry dock, well balanced wines, and a gorgeous view out back. A good way to start your Vashon adventure.

Your must first stop upon entering Vashon Island. All grapes are sourced from Rattlesnake Hills and Horse Heaven AVAs. Supple and complex, the reds are fruit foreword balanced with enough acid that helps lengthen the finish. The Pinot is very interesting having rare tannins adding a beautifully long finish. Cheese and cracker plates accompany the tasting which is a value add! read more

We enjoyed the Palouse tasting experience thoroughly. It is by far the best winery we've tried on Vashon Island thus far. Enjoyed the cloud nine riesling and Mystique Mellot. Caleb was an excellent wine tour host! read more

What a fantastic experience. Make plans to visit here on the next weekend you're free. Wine tasting was free (8 tastings!) with a purpose afterwards. Wine was great. The "Cloud 9" Riesling and "Ahh! Syrah" we're our favs. Don't miss this on you're next visit to Vashon. read more

Well their wine is pretty good. I definitely had some I liked and some I didn't - I even bought 2 bottles!! But the service is the whole reason for the low stars. With a big group, it was like we were an inconvenience, even though we wanted to BUY FRICKIN WINE! They wanted to charge us more for being a big group and didn't want to honor waiving the tasting fee for spending FIFTY DOLLARS. I wouldn't say it's a must see by any means given the service. read more

Loved the Eclipse and Cab Franc! Do yourself a favor and get the extended tasting. It's well worth the extra $5, and the extra wines are among the best in the series. The Cab Franc rose was something I had not seen elsewhere and I enjoyed having the chance to give that a try. The staff was informative and very friendly. Highly recommended! read more

This place is fantastic. Great wines with a wide variety, friendly staff, and right off the ferry. We have been here three times and will be back again. read more

We came to Vashon Island to do some wine tasting and Palouse was the only place that was open. That wasn't a bad thing though as we had an excellent experience. The wine was great and Justin was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The basic tasting included 2 whites and 4 reds for $15 each. Justin did a great job giving us an overview of each wine. He also shared a great story about the Fermentation Party. Be sure to ask him about it if you have a sense of humor. We purchased two bottles at the end of our tasting and they knocked off the cost of one of the tastings. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! read more

Beautiful scenery and amazing wine! Very close to the ferry dock. They even had an amazing complimentary cheese plate!

Great atmosphere and great wine! Cherry on top was the free cheese! Would definitely recommend!

We've driven past this place approximately 23 times and finally stopped by today before the ferry! I don't know why we've waited so long, we've been missing out! The wines are super high quality, everyone is very knowledgeable, and the garden is a beautiful place to hang out on a warm day. Will make sure to return every time we're back on the island! read more

Merlot and Syrah were delicious, all the wine was pretty good over all. Easy to get to off the ferry dock and friendly wine pourers. Tasting pours were a bit small. Price point is mid-higher range. $15 tasting fee. read more

Great wines that were full and heavy in tannin. The white wines were really great and I enjoyed the 2013 petite sirah. Super open space and the weather made it even better! read more

Palouse Winery was amazing! Being new to Vashon Island I felt very welcomed. They gave generous pours of wine and was lucky enough to try their port. I'll definitely come back! read more

I visited Palouse Winery on Vashon Island on Sunday with friends. We tasted all their wines. I purchased 11 bottles of which 4 were merlot and 1 cabernet sauvignon. When I got home I unpacked the box to discover I had 4 cab and 1 merlot. I contacted the winery. Linda said they would get the 3 bottles of merlot to me right away. I asked them to check my order form to ensure the mistake wasn't mine. Linda responded "It doesn't really matter who made the mistake just that you get what you wanted...." they hand delivered 3 bottles of merlot to my doorstep today at no charge and told me to keep the cabs. Wow. I want to give a plug to Palouse Winery for outstanding customer service! Please go visit Linda and George to taste their wines. We had a great time at the tasting room. read more

Such a friendly tasting room and delicious wines! Highly recommend a day trip to Vashon to visit Palouse.

Great stop right off the ferry from West Seattle. Friendly and knowledgeable staff! Great selection of local wines, check em out!

My boyfriend and I have had the pleasure of getting to know the owners of Palouse Winery over the past couple of years. We sort of wound up at the winery one Sunday afternoon by accident, and it was one of the greatest discoveries we've ever made. After a disastrous birthday weekend getaway with some "friends" that ended abruptly, we found ourselves with some extra time to kill before heading back to Seattle. My BF knows how much I love wine, so he found a little winery on the island for us to go check out in hopes of cheering me up a bit. When we walked in, we were cheerfully greeted by Linda, one of the owners. At that moment and for the next couple of hours, she sat at the table with us and chit-chatted while pouring us some of the best wines either of us had ever tasted. Right before close her husband, George, arrived, and the man-talk ensued between him and my BF, in an almost father/son kind of way. Needless to say we closed the place down, in addition to joining their wine club and buying several bottles. We hit it off so much with them we even joined them for dinner afterwards. Just to prove it wasn't a fluke, we've been back several times since that day. We always look for an excuse to get out to Vashon, and Palouse in and of itself is reason enough. Most recently we were there in January, and I looked around at all the tables once the numerous guests had left. I noticed that the dump pots where people pour the wine they don't like or care to finish were completely empty! I've been to many, many wineries before, and this was a first for me. It's a testament to how delicious every single wine is. Even the wines that don't suit my palate, like their chardonnay, are done in a way you can't help but appreciate. Since George and Linda are personally involved with the processing and production of each of their wines, they remain a small-lot winery. I look forward to my Palate Club delivery every 3-4 months, but I honestly can't bear to share the deliciousness of it with anyone else, (sometimes not even the BF!). Deservedly, many of their wines have won local and national awards, with scores of 90+ by some pretty heavy hitters. My favorite wine OF ALL TIME is their 2009 "Z Spot" Zinfandel. It's too bad (for you) I bought the last case they had. The Black Pearl, Ahh Syrah!, Eclipse, Dynamique, and Golden Pearl (viognier that red-wine drinkers will love!!) are also big-time winners. I like a wine that has something to say, that conjures up some sort of reaction in me. Even if my response is negative, I'll respect the winemaker(s) for being bold in their delivery. George and Linda at Palouse make some big, unforgettable wines. The atmosphere of the winery and the top-notch quality of the wines makes Paluse a must stop for any serious wine-o in Washington and beyond. read more

Beautiful ambience, friendly staff, and delicious wine! Definitely worth the extra $5 for the extended tasting. read more

Great wine selection and very friendly servers. The tasting room is at the owners home. Go to the backyard for a place to kick back with your wine glass. Go for the extended tasting - they save the best for last. read more

Whites they were pouring way too sweet for me. But several of the reds very nice. The best thing about this place is having a glass out on their patio in back which has a great view. $10 for standard tasting, keeps the riffraff away I imagine. On the day I was there this included two whites and six reds. read more