Located just 30 minutes northeast of downtown Seattle, charming Woodinville wine country is a showcase for almost every AVA in the state.
In the past 20 years, Woodinville has grown from the pastoral home of Washington's first and largest winery (Chateau Ste. Michelle) to a chic little town dedicated to Washington wine. Today Woodinville boasts more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms pouring wines that represent all of Washington's 13 AVAs. Yet Woodinville has kept its small town charm. It sits at the northern tip of the Sammamish Valley, a cradle for local farms with beautiful flowers, lavender, and fabulous fresh produce. Rent a bicycle and follow one of the many trails, stroll alongside the river, try a freshly brewed craft beer, and listen to live music. No matter the season, there's always a fun event happening at more than one local winery or tasting room. So sync your calendar and discover the wonders of Woodinville wine country!
One Region with Three Districts
In Woodinville's northern section, the bustling Warehouse Winery District uses banners, flags, and sandwich board signs to invite you into a series of industrial office parks. Here, many pragmatic wineries crush, age, and craft their wines in a practical setting with low overhead, while others simply offer tasting rooms where you can sample their wines. Just under three miles away, the Hollywood Winery District and West Valley Winery District are home to the two oldest wineries in the state, and a score more, many with cozy tasting rooms and scenic valley views. In some spots, you could spend the day tasting and exploring a single block!