Tried Sama during a Yelp experience and ended up bringing home their Grenache 2023 (Raga) Loved that the tasting was done in test tubes--it made it easy to go back and forth and land on something I really loved. And this one stood out right away. Light to medium-bodied, led by bright cherry notes with a subtle hint of spice, and a smooth, easy finish that keeps you going back for another sip. Balanced, elegant, and just bold enough without feeling heavy. Definitely a bottle worth savoring. read more

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We had such a lovely time at Sama Cellars! We had a 1 PM reservation on a Saturday and were the only ones there for most of our tasting, which made it feel so calm and relaxing. It was such a nice way to unwind and honestly made for a really fun date with my fiancé. Elisa was absolutely wonderful. She was so sweet and incredibly knowledgeable about the wines, and we had so much fun learning about everything we were tasting. We got to try some of their newer releases, which was such a fun part of the experience. The Viognier was definitely my top favorite. I loved it so much that I ended up getting an extra splash at the end, which was so kind of them! The Cinsault was interesting because we were told to expect cherry, Jolly Rancher, juicy and fresh flavors, but for us it came across a little more bitter and dry than we expected. The Grenache reminded us a lot of the Block 9 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, if you've ever tried that one. We also got the charcuterie board to snack on while we tasted. The grapes were especially crispy and fresh, and it was nice to have something to nibble on, especially because I was so hungry by the time we arrived! I had read some of the previous reviews about the board, so I came in with fairly low expectations. It definitely wasn't the most elaborate charcuterie board I've ever had and probably wouldn't be something I'd order again for $20. It felt more like a pre made snack box than something especially memorable. We still completely finished it, though! The space itself is so cute and beautifully designed. We happened to go on a sunny day and the natural light coming through the windows made it feel especially bright and inviting. It was comfortable inside and never felt too hot or too cold. I also love that Sama Cellars is right in the heart of Redmond Town Center, so it's really easy to make an afternoon out of it. There are so many shops and things to do nearby that you can easily browse around before or after your tasting. Overall, we had such a lovely afternoon. The service was wonderful, the atmosphere was peaceful, and it was genuinely just a really enjoyable experience. I'd definitely come back to Sama Cellars for another afternoon of wine tasting! read more

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My partner and I shared a free flight for a Yelp event then bought a bottle of one of the top tastes. Elisa was a kind, informative host on Saturday, 12:30. We had the whole place to ourselves and sat near the large windows. Elisa gave us time to look through the menu then promptly brought our red flight and explained each wine to us. As a past chemist, I loved the test tube presentation and connection to the winemaker's bio! We also liked having all 5 wines at once to go at our own pace. My order of preference: CDR, Syrah, Grenache, cinsault, cabernet. My partners: Cabernet, Syrah,CDR, Grenache, cinsault. Other things to note.. the music was . I enjoyed reading about the many meanings of SAMA in the menu. The winemaker, Chaz, has a great bio in the menu as well. We had a lovely time. The bottle is their CDR blend which is a Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault blend. I hope they are around for a while! read more

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Shelly was lovely and knowledgeable The wine is good for tasting if you like reds and syrahs specifically. The overall feedback is aesthetic nice and tasting room is clean. I liked that they offered N/A drinks too. The vibe is ok, a bit too quiet for me and I think the room would benefit from a white noise machine and more music so it's not so quiet. Bonus is that there's a private room where parties can enjoy the tasting together. Thanks again, Shelly! read more

Sama Cellars - White wine - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Very nicely decorated with a mid-century modern aesthetic, this cellar-style tasting room almost makes you forget you're in a shopping mall and feel more like you've escaped to Woodinville. The ambiance is warm, stylish, and surprisingly transportive. I picked the "Lite and Bright" flight since I'm usually not the biggest fan of Washington reds and tend to think the whites are often the stronger offering here--and this flight definitely did not disappoint. The Monsoon Sparkling Rosé, Röhn Blanc, and Viognier were my favorites, and I ended up taking home a bottle of the Röhn Blanc. It's such a good white blend, made with 70% Grenache from the Columbia Valley--lightly sweet, citrus-forward, crisp, and very easy to enjoy. I also ordered the white cheddar ranch pimento cheese spread with crackers, which paired especially well with the last two wines in the flight and made the tasting experience feel even more complete. There was only one person working during my visit, but she was incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. She shared her personal favorites and experience with the wines in a way that made the tasting much more interactive and fun. Overall, a really enjoyable experience, and I'd absolutely come back. read more

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Did not intend on going out for wine, but after watching a great movie and not wanting to go home we found ourselves here entirely by happenstance. It was a quiet evening, so we sat at the bar and soaked in the ambiance which had that balance of modern minimalism combined with rustic flair that PNW often fully embraces. I tend to love it. We spent over an hour here drinking wine flights and talking to the sommelier who walked us through everything about the wine. And when I say everything, I mean everything from soil conditions, growing regions, the grape varietals, and the history of Sama. I felt educated on all things Sama by the end; a passion project of a PhD biochemist with a tech background who fell in love with wine. Sama concentrates on Rhône wine varietals so think about syrahs - bold, full-bodied red wines. If you want a light fruity white wine Sama likely shouldn't be on your list. It is always wise to check out what a small wine producer concentrates on before committing because they won't cover every single wine varietal in a single region. But if you love syrahs or you simply enjoy a fabulous night of sipping on red wine while talking with friends, Sama should be on your list. read more

Sama Cellars - Wine Flight! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

My friend and I stopped by for two tastings during a Yelp event. Parking here is super easy as it's in the town center with a garage. Upon entering we were blown away with how cute the space is! We had a super cute table reserved but opted to sit outside since it was sunny and warm. We chose the light & bright and the mixed flight as well. We ended up falling in love with the sparkling monsoon and the chilled cinsault. Both untraditional and unique wines! You're sure to find something you like here as they have a large variety of delicious wines. She shared they are known for their syrahs and Rhône style blends. They also had snacks available but we opted to skip since we had dinner. Will definitely be coming back for another glass of monsoon! read more

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Great Yelp Event! I'm so glad I have the opportunity to be apart of this Wine Tasting. I choose the SYRAH FLIGHT. Other tasting options: mixed flight and the other is a red flight. Open seating and it's beautiful inside . Glad to have the opportunity. The host was definitely awesome, energetic and upbeat! There are so many awards the owner has won. He's been making wine since 2021! Awesome. Wine made in Woodinville so cool! 1st taste was the SYRAH 2022 Raga Collection - my thoughts this is totally delicious. Love this one .... I give it a 5/5... 2nd taste SYRAH Rocks 2022 Bhumi Collection Naravine Estate Vineyard - my thoughts omg this is amazing it really does have the best taste extremely smooth outdoors feel and taste. Love this one as well. It's very funky in a great way. So good and delicious I recommend for sure 10/10. 3rd taste SYRAH Roots 2023 Bhumi Collection Red Willow Vineyard - thoughts this is great at the end. Totally worth it. It's bold and great. 5/5. Having salt and pepper popcorn with the flight! Then I have another pour with the one I enjoyed the most the ROCKS. Amazing experience. I love SYRAH and I'm so glad they had a SYRAH Flight! Totally worth the experience. I highly recommend SAMA CELLARS IN REDMOND!!!!! Thanks for the opportunity to be able to have this experience on a Saturday. Thanks YELP... read more

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Finally got to try this place out and was so impressed! The space is so cool- we got to sit on one of the green couches and it was so vibey. They had several tasting menus to pick from, I ended up doing the red flight because it was a chilly day and I wanted to try more reds. They bring you two in test tubes to enjoy, then 3 more once those are done. Because of this serving style, it isn't a huge pain for people to order different tastings for one table, which is nice. The service was kind and informative, but my friend and I still felt like we had a lot of space to catch up and enjoy our time together without being interrupted too much. They have some lovely wines! I really liked the GSM and the Syrah. Lovely. They are proud of their wines and I can totally see why. read more

Who would have known that there was a tasting room hiding out in Redmond Town Center? We visited on a Saturday afternoon for one of their wine flight tastings. As the tasting room is located in RTC, there's plenty of parking available in the retail parking garages. The space itself was clean, open and bright, and I love how much natural light comes in. Elisa took care of us that afternoon, and it was fun to hear how Sama Cellars grew as the owner's passion project. My husband and I both tried the mixed wine flight - his favorite being the Rohn Blanc, while I enjoyed the Syrah. We also ordered a little charcuterie box, which came with an assortment of cheese, crackers, fruit, the best fig spread and meats. Alissa was kind enough to top us off with extra crackers as well when we finished the original crackers. It was a relaxing afternoon, and we ended up taking a bottle of the Rohn Blanc home! :) read more

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I brought my son with me to try Sama Cellars at Redmond Town Square on a nice Saturday afternoon. We had the pleasure of having Lisa as our hostess who is super nice and knowledgeable of wines. After tasting some wines we settled on purchasing a bottle of the Charu (Rose of Grenache). My kids like the whites and a bit sweeter wine so this one checked both of those boxes. Sama Cellars is in a great location with lots of parking, some outdoor seating and a beautiful interior. I like this location as it away from the over-saturated Woodinville wine stores and provides a good option for those in Redmond. A great place to try after a day of shopping in this area. read more

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Amazing wines, service, and a great new place all around to chill for a wine tasting, doing some work, and learn about great wines. Shelley is a knowledgeable and patient wine expert that helped showcase these wines. Thank you! If you're in Redmond for any pre-dinner/movies, make a stop here first. read more

Sama Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Elisa was an amazing wealth of knowledge and expertise with a friendly element for sure. I was one of the few there on a slower weekday rainy night before closing. The wines were outstanding as is the story of how they got here. I even learned about shipping wine on Alaska Airlines that I was totally unaware of ( and I have flown over 1 Million Mikes with Alaska Air). I chose a couple reds and whites and can't wait to pop corks at home. Highly recommend stopping by here in Redmond Town Centre. Plenty of free parking close by and a nice stroll to get there! read more

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I'm not a wine person but still enjoyed the atmosphere here. Beautiful interior, helpful staff, and kid friendly too! We came here for wine tasting and had the mixed flight - I liked the white more than the others but again, not a wine person so we didn't get a bottle afterwards. That being said, still a nice place to check out. read more

Sama Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

What a fantastic find in the heart of Redmond Town Center! We had their mixed flight, and our favorites were the viognier that was crisp and bright, and their Khyal CdR blend which is a GSM (grenache, syrah, mourvedre) that would go with any food or be great on its own. Got to meet and talk with Chaz the owner, and he and his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They also have a limited food menu with a charcuterie board, mixed nuts, or popcorn. Plenty of space in the tasting room to enjoy your wines, and plenty of parking in the nearby covered garage. read more

Sama Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

An awesome place to taste delicious wine. After having a mixed flight I decided to enjoy a glass of the rose. In the Charu category a Rose of Grenache, 2024. Fruity and just the right sweetness for easy drinking. $24 a bottle. Purchased 2 bottles of the rose. From the tasting another favorite was the Rohan Blanc, a light and refreshing dangerously drinkable wine. Had to get a bottle to go. Excellent premium service here. Light snacks served too. The ambiance is clean, comfortable and relaxing. Definitely a sophisticated wine tasting experience worth trying. An indoor and outdoor space to sit. Plenty of parking for the shopping center. Enjoy your life. Drink good wine. SYOY! read more

Sama Cellars - Girl dinner - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Great space to go for wine tasting. If you like red wines this place is a great place. Staff is wonderful and inviting. Atmosphere is clean and comfortable. Conveniently located right in the heart of RTC. read more

Sama Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Sama Cellars is located in the heart of Redmond Town Center, with the windows seats or the outside seating you can enjoy watching the rest of the center as you sip on some of the delicious wine served here. I had the mixed taster and was a big fan of the Rosé of Grenache and ended up getting a bottle of it. The environment inside is clean and the staff are very friendly + attentive. Elisa did a great job serving and this place is a good spot to have conversations and enjoy a slow time. read more

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Very friendly staff, we were greeted upon entering. Our hostess was informative and accommodating to our likings. I tried the mixed flight and my favorite would be the whites they offer, very different from what I've tried in the past. We ended up purchasing 2 full size bottles of each of the whites because they were very tasty. Modern and relaxing ambiance, great for unwinding after some shopping. The wine lounge is located in a big shopping center which is convenient along with a movie theater close by. They do not offer food but they do have popcorn and offer a charcuterie box. read more

The space is very well put together. I was a little disappointed to see that the wine flight options overlapped and only included two white wines. I also felt the wine-to-price ratio was off--flights were $25, which seemed a bit overpriced. The service was decent, but there wasn't much interaction or discussion about the wines, which I had expected. That said, I love the location and the surrounding options. read more

While they're a new spot I'll give it some time to develop, but seem like they were still establishing as a winery. The Venue was nice. Prices were kind not understandable the way they had their price listing and the way their flights all had the same stuff on it so there was no real difference on the flights all mainly reds and the two options were too similar. I would recommend creating new flight options with red as one and whites as another. The wine wasn't bad. It was actually pretty good wine. I have had better but for the prices it was set at, the value wasn't there for me. The service was fine nothing spectacular especially having the wine maker as our server. read more

Some of the smoothest wine I've ever had! I tried both their white and rosé and they were the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I went for an event and the owners were supper awesome and gracious. Also, the couches were very comfortable and there was tons of seating to accommodate a big group. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Sama Cellars - Bar - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Very cute place with a lot of great wines. My favorite was by far the Khyal CDR. The mixed flight is guaranteed to have something for everyone and is a great starting point. The service was excellent and the staff was very knowledgeable about the wines. read more

Sama Cellars - Monsoon Sparkling Rosé - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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So fun to have a winery in Redmond Town center. Came a little later so they weren't offering wine flights anymore but I'll definitely have to come back since I really enjoyed my glass. Our server was super nice and helpful as well :) read more

A Hidden Gem - Worth the Trip from Vancouver, BC We made the trip from Vancouver, BC to visit Samā Cellars at the Redmond Town Centre. This boutique, family-owned wine lounge is tucked right inside the mall--so convenient if you're looking to unwind after an afternoon of browsing. The wines are excellent--super easy to enjoy, even if you're not a wine pro. The Bhūmi Syrah (Double Gold winner!) was a favorite--rich, smooth, and bold. They also have award-winning Grenache and Cinsault that are seriously impressive. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and there's a private meeting room which is ideal for small gatherings, private tastings or special celebrations. The team welcomed us with genuine hospitality and shared the story behind each pour, which made the experience even more memorable. Whether you're local or visiting from afar, Samā Cellars is a must-visit. We'll absolutely be back--and next time, we're bringing friends. read more

Excellent and interesting wines in a very nice location -- cozy and stylish. The owner seems very nice, and the service was excellent!