A trip to Washington wasn't complete without stopping by Woodinville Distillery--and it absolutely…read morelived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, everyone made us feel welcome. The facility is beautiful, the tour and bottling process were top-notch, and you can really see the pride they take in every bottle they produce. The highlight of the trip was getting to bottle my very own single barrel selection. Being part of that process made it an experience I'll never forget. I also couldn't leave empty-handed, so I headed home with six bottles and plenty of Woodinville swag. If you're ever in Washington and you're a bourbon or whiskey fan, this is a must-stop destination. Incredible people, an amazing facility, and an unforgettable experience. I'll definitely be back.

We finally came by Woodinville Whiskey Company for a tasting and overall it was a pleasant…read moreexperience. They have a beautiful facility and the tasting room was filled with souvenirs from shirts, jackets, flasks, glasses and all of them looked top-notch. Loved to buy a baseball cap, but my head is 61cm and I must have the velcro closure as the plastic snap hats are just too small & cheap for me. They have a counter bar area strategicly set with no chairs where it's comfortable for four 1/4 to 1/2 oz taste, but you don't get too comfortable. The hostess was pleasant, inviting and we honestly enjoyed reviewing the menu of +10 different whiskeys where we need to pick out 4 of them for the standard flight. They had a cross section of proofs between bourbons and ryes with a premixed old fashioned that was made by aging in maple syrup barrels. My wife went for ryes and i did the bourbons. I started with the 80 proof then navigated toward the highlight of the 115-proof. I was pleasantly impressed how drinkable without the burn going down was the 115-proof as it benefits from a sweeter, corn-forward base + cooler aging that results in better integration and less aggressive burn -- it "drinks easier" than the numbers would suggest. Of course, try what you can and it's great when you can share tastes between 2 people all the choices. For me, I found the cast strength aged 6 years 115 proof to be the best.

Gabriel and the owner of this store were very honest and helpful they made my experience much more…read morelovely and I will be a returning customer. This shop is more reliable on smoke products than other shops that I've been to.

This place is in its own league. The prices are consistently lower than alternatives, but that's…read morenot the best part. Their selection is EXTENSIVE. Brands I didn't even know existed. It's like the owner made it her life mission to sniff-out and stock every brand in existence. Cool spot.

Not to be confused with Zebra Cellars, Zerba Cellars is a great winery, with a tasting room in…read moreWoodinville. And I know I mentioned not to confuse it with the striped animal, but Zerba knows it's often mistakenly known as Zebra Cellars, which is why they poke fun at themselves and have a picture of a zebra on their bottles and photos in the tasting room. It made me like them even more. We found Zerba Cellars while in Woodinville, as it was featured in our Woodinville passport book. Located on the backside of a building with other wineries, it's a little hidden, but is worth finding. There is parking in the lot for the designated businesses in the building. Once we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the friendly staff. We walked over to the bar area where they were pouring wines and told us to take a seat, as they would come to us with the wines. We took a seat at one of the tables and instantly, one of the employees asked us if he could get a water bowl for our dog. It was very thoughtful, and I just love that they're dog-friendly, unlike the neighboring wineries. For the tastings, we tried five wines: one white, three reds and one dessert wine. I didn't much care for the first one, a chardonnay, but I've never been a fan of sweet wines, like chardonnay. However, the red wines were all solid. We tried the Wild Z, a blend, a zinfandel, and a petite verdot. Of the reds, I enjoyed the Wild Z, which reminded me of a black tea with plum notes. It had a pleasant sourness to it. But I absolutely loved the dessert wine, the New Harvest. It tasted like a port that's less sweet from the red wine. It was unique and different, and would recommend trying it! I enjoyed our visit at Zerba Cellars, and will certainly be back, most likely to purchase some bottles of the New Harvest. Zerba has wonderful, friendly employees, a welcoming setting that allows dogs, and wines that will have you wanting more. See you there!

We were driving by when my toddler REALLY needed to use the restroom. I was a bit panicked and…read moredidn't know where to go to access a public restroom in this cute little plaza. They folks in Zebra Cellars were SO nice about it and let us in. I usually would make a purchase to be a paying customer to use a private establishment but we just couldn't at that time. Thank you again so much for welcoming us in!

As the only Redmond bar with live music 4 nights a week, I'm amazed it is usually pretty empty. It…read morehas a nice atmosphere, good wine with IPA and cider options, and some snack options. The live music is great with some very talented musicians ; except we really wish they would replace Dan who plays most Fridays. Another suggestion for Melody Lynne is that they should open later and close later. They tend to start to close early due to lack of customers and then turn away the dozens of people coming in after dinner. Obviously, it will be slow during summer dining hours and pick up later.

This was my first time at this second location , I'd been to the Kirkland location before - (great…read morespot). This location is in the heart of downtown Redmond , nice and walkable if you in the area. I was able to coordinate a work party event here and boy did they go above and beyond for us. They provided a lovely charcuterie board (which included gluten free cracker options), a veggie plate, small dessert bites, mixed nuts and non alcoholic drinks. We ordered the meatballs and grill cheese sandwiches- both delicious. They were so lovely and easy to work worth and they thought of everything. The space its self is very cool, with bar seating , table seating and an open seating area. They have a little stage where they host live music too. Support a small winery business !!! You should absolutely check this place out for a glass and some bites. If you want to host an event , don't sleep on this spot !! Highly recommend!

Cute spot! Parking is LIMITED. We got there at 12 on a sunny Saturday and got the second to last…read morespot in the back. I think there might be some more spots in the front, but not much? There were two tastings, a "White and Rosé" and a "Red and White" both of which were really good, and then a few flights you could get. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The decor was pretty. There's a pizza place next door, and they are pretty quick with the food, which was nice! Food was pretty good and the menu was huge. Water was essentially unlimited because the pizza place offers it outside where you can fill up yourself. Very appreciated because I usually need a ton of water when I'm wine tasting. Service was stellar!

Love this spot! It's in such a convenient location and well placed walking distance from so many…read moregreat restaurants and other wineries. It also is positioned to catch the best sunsets, amazing people watching, etc. They differentiate by having specials and features all the time. Whether it's a pizza pairing, chocolate pairing, or an all whites and rose, they really work to keep an amazing lineup and menu. The tasting room is beautiful, and they have a lovely shared patio where you can enjoy food from the restaurant next door. The staff is also lovely! Gwen, Emma, and Kristina are all fabulous- super knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and just amazing people. It's no wonder this place is so well known and respected in the area! Note: there are two woodinville locations, so double check the address if you make a reservation or want to attend an event!

One of so many (over 130) wineries and tasting rooms in the Woodinville, WA area, EFESTĒ is an…read moreaward winning winery (history of wine making starting in 1995, with the brand established in 2003) that has a nice tasting room with good food. Our group of six (me, my wife, her mom, our daughter, her husband, and their dog) came here for a light lunch on a Friday (everyone was off for the 4th of July weekend), taking advantage of their dog-friendly outdoor dining area. We all had a great time. My wife's college roommate's relatives are the family owners (Daniel and Helen Ferrelli, and their daughter/son-in-law Angela and Kevin Taylor), and she recommended that we stop by when in the area. It was fairly busy, but found a nice area to sit down for our group. Bev was our server, with Helen (co-founder, co-owner) stopping by to say 'Hello'. Both were friendly and gracious and made us feel at home. My wife and I got the 6-wine tasting ($25, complementary with every 2 bottle purchase): -- Angie '22 Blanc de Blancs, named after the co-owner; Adrienne '24 Chenin Blanc, named for their grand-daughter. We really liked both whites, and ended up getting a bottle of each ($55 for Angie, $35 for Adrienne). -- Paulie '22 GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre), named for their grandson. Very, very light. -- Upright '21 estate merlot. We liked this one a lot, named as a counter-balance to the movie that made merlot a four-letter word. -- Nana '21 merlot, named after Daniel's grandmother -- Big Papa '23 Cabernet Sauvignon, named after the owner himself. We ordered some light food to share as well. The Buffalo Chicken Dip ($20) was solid, coming with baby root vegetables. The Meatza Pizza ($20) was very good, like a tavern style thin crust pizza with a nice charred crust and lots of meat and cheese. It was a gorgeous day in the Pacific Northwest, which just made everything better. They also have a tasting room in downtown Seattle, but I was glad to come to their original location. It was the first winery visited in this area, and a good introduction to see others as we continue to visit.

The Efeste tasting room in the Woodinville industrial district was a wonderful surprise. The…read morebuilding is a bit hidden and parking can get full. They have a patio area with covering and indoor seating. For our visit, we opted to sit indoors and take a break from the heat. Staff were very friendly and confirmed our reservations and seating. This tasting room does have a kitchen, pizza oven, and offers various bites to pair with their wines. They also have a frosé machine featuring their Oldfield Estate Rosé with fresh strawberry purée and a Pinot Grigio with an Aperol float. Their wine tasting line-up features 2 whites and 4 reds. We ordered a bottle of their Big Papa Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé Frosé, Pinot Grigio Frosé with Aperol, and a pepperoni pizza to share. The pizza was delicious. Cripsy thin crust and freshly made. The Cabernet Sauvignon was robust, earthy, and notes of fruits and spice. This wine paired well with the pizza. The frosé was refreshing and the aperol float made for a wonderful summer drink. Service was top notch. Water refills were frequent along with check-ins on our experience. Efeste also has a Sodo tasting room and both locations are offering a special called Wine and Dine Duo. The special price is $30 and wine pours are the Adrienne, Babbit, Paulie, Ceidleigh. We'll definitely return for a proper round of tasting and maybe explore a membership.

Great vibe here and super busy on a very rainy afternoon. They have a diverse selection of beer…read moretypes, featuring fresh hop offerings for the fall harvest.

We stopped by on a summer day to enjoy the patio with our dog. This place was super dog friendly…read moreand there were tons of dogs! They had a nice variety of beer and a few ciders as well as sodas. The service was friendly and prompt. Unfortunately the food truck wasn't there the day we went but we ordered zeeks to be delivered to the brewery and it went smoothly!

We are wine club members here and love it! Their reds are always beautifully done, and we often…read morefind "surprise" bottles in our club shipments (really nicely aged surprises!). Their Rose and Riesling both sell out quickly and are lovely summer wines. I suggest grabbing some if they have them available - by the case of course

We came in on a cold December night. It was the 3rd winery we visited…read more There was 1 person doing the tasting and there was already 4 people doing the tasting in the counter. Walking in, it is a smaller winery. There is a counter where the wine tasting is done and no seating area. Regardless, it was still a pretty place to taste wine and enjoy good company. Wine tasting was $10 for tasting of 8 different wines. You purchase a bottle, the fee is waived. The personality of our host was awesome! He made everyone feel welcome. He also knew his stuff. You know the guy knows his stuff when he takes out a magazine to back up what he says with a reference. The last winery prior we had 6 tastings. The first one we only had 1 glass because the wine tasting was for members only. So to get 8 wines to taste in one location was a treat! We liked all the wines here! We ended up taking 2 bottles home with us. I would have taken more, but I had no space Overall, this was the best tasting experience we had in the area. By the 2nd glass, everyone inside was happily chatting with my group. Everyone had such a great time, the atmosphere was welcoming. Compared to the prior tasting room, we liked the intimate feel of this one much better. I'll definitely be coming back again.