If you love great red blends, visit Brian Carter Cellars. You cannot go wrong. The bistro has great food pairings with a fantastic chef and the wines are world class. Jeff was very professional and shared about the different varietals Visit Brian Carter Cellars! read more

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We chose this as our first stop because we heard they had live music on Sundays. We made reservations to be safe. It's not a huge space so I'd suggest making them to ensure you can be seated. They have a nice food menu and our food was really good. Instead of a tasting, we chose to get the suggested pairing for our food. It was all really well done. Service was great too. We also enjoyed the person playing guitar and singing. This a great spot to visit if you're in the area. read more

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This is the most amazing well kept secret in woodinville. Love love love this cellar. The food here is definitely amazing. Chef Nick awesome with his pairing of the wine and food. Atmosphere is excellent and exceptional. Arin was the server and our host at the table! Totally loved her energy!!! I'll definitely return read more

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I've tried Brian Carter Cellars wines in the past, but unfortunately had never experienced the tasting room. I recently came in here with coworkers during a local work trip, and it was such a great experience! We had a reservation for a tasting here so being seated was a breeze. Staff was all lovely and easy to chat with. We originally just were going to wine taste (duh), but we ended up getting a few plates to share at the table as well. All of the wines were delicious, 10/10, no notes. I tried bites of the charred broccolini and the hamachi crudo, and both were outstanding. The sauce that the broccolini is in is sooo good. The hamachi is incredibly fresh and the flavor is also delicious. The experience here was too short, so I'd definitely love to come back and explore more of their menu - food and wine wise! read more

Was so happy to be able to visit here again after having a wonderful first visit years ago. The delicious food and wine were just as good as I remembered!!. It's so nice to have a full menu of food to choose from and recommendations on wine pairings that happened to coincide with what was already on the tasting menu!! Everything was fairly priced, good portion and the wines were all blends and a nice mix of white, rose and reds. Out if all, we especially loved the double gold award winners - the byzance was by far our fav! Just enough flavor without the tannins and could be had with or without food. The octopus, braised short rib and burrata were all great (and also can we talk about that bread it came with - it was soooooooo delicious!! And complimented everything well) . Ambience, convenient parking, service, kindness, and everything put together made for a great memorable meal and will definitely return again soon! read more

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Very friendly service. Jeff was very knowledgeable of the wines, regions, grapes and vintage. He explained every wine in my tasting menu with details beyond the printed menu. I went for the traditional tasting menu. My favorite was the TuttoRosso (all red in italian).. a Tuscan based blend with Sangiovese, Cab and Syrah from PNW. Brian Carter is renowned for their blends. On their tasting menu, the reds have an Italian based, a Spaniard based and a French based blend. So give them a try. We came for wine with intentions to go somewhere else for dinner. The live music, service and food menu made us stay here. The charcuterie and cheese table was phenomenal. Very generous portions of cheese! The grilled octopus on a tomato and fava beans bed was very tasty. Our pana cotta was as good as in Italy. We sat on the patio and enjoyed live music, people watching and a surprisingly nice long afternoon that made us wonder why we have not come here more often! read more

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I am so happy I decided to come here, and even happier that I came hungry! The winery is beautiful, modern with lots of wood and red accents. It has a really good vibe and absolutely stunning design and art. The atmosphere is so lovely. The wines are top notch. I love their super Tuscan, and they have whites that even red drinkers would love. No wonder they were voted the top winery in Washington! I went for a tasting but ended up coming home with bottles. The manager, Joel, and the wine club manager, Annika, are absolutely amazing. They did a great job talking about the wines, but also making me feel like I was part of the Brian Carter family. Top tier service! Something I did not expect is that they have some of the best food I've had on the Eastside. Their chef belongs in a Michelin restaurant, but his food pairs so perfectly with the wines that I'm glad he ended up here! I got the fried polenta and broccolini and both were so flavorful and had the perfect texture. Definitely don't overlook their food, especially for happy hour! This is definitely one of my favorite spots in Woodinville! read more

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Came here for a wine tasting event. The staffs were super friendly and attentive. I bought two bottles of red wine and was happy with the purchase. Environment was clean and beautiful with all the holiday decors. Parking in the garage was free but spots were relatively narrow. read more

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My daughter and I stopped by Brian Carter Cellars on Wednesday evening for a Yelp event and we enjoyed the wine so much we bought a bottle to share for Christmas dinner! We bough the Abracadabra Red (love the whimsical label with the rabbit) after trying the Abracadabra Rose and thoroughly enjoying it. We got to meet Brian Carter himself who is a knowledgeable and friendly fellow. The Woodinville location is absolutely beautiful both inside and out with plenty of seating and pretty holiday lights outside. I will return here someday (hopefully soon!). read more

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I was invited here for a Yelp Elite event and I'm so glad that I was!! Listening to Brian Carter himself talk about his career in winemaking and sharing some of his knowledge offered me a greater appreciation towards wine. I highly recommend the white wine Oriana. Yumm! Chef Nick's dishes are delicious and pair well with several of the great wine list choices they have. Also the dishes are very affordable. Servers are knowledgeable so don't shy away from asking any questions you may have. Delightful place. Great wine, great food, fun place in WoodinCreek. I'll be back here with some friends in the new year! read more

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First, this part of Woodinville is so festive with all the lights. I loved walking into Brian Carter Sellers to the beautiful music that they play. I love the playlist that ran during our whole visit. The wine, of course, is absolutely outstanding, and we left with more than $300 of wine to pack into our car. I posted pictures of my favorite bottles. Everything we tasted, was just phenomenal, award-winning, and absolutely outstanding. We met Cameron, who was beyond talented at his job. He was delightful, so knowledgeable about all the wines, and he made our experience outstanding. I was so happy to get to meet him and have him be our server, as he's one of the rare gems out there in the world, making life a little bit better and a little bit sweeter one person at a time. Brian should know that he has a remarkable young man working for him and doing an exceptional job. OK, now onto the food! I had the Hamachi... But I have eaten here before and every single time it does not disappoint. The Hamachi literally melted in my mouth and it was one of the best things I have ever had in my life. The chef here should be a Michelin star chef. Wow wow and wow. The flavors that he combines are so unique and so delicious. My mouth is watering, just writing this review. Come here just for the food even if you don't like wine. I am curious why this place is not packed with people? This is one of the best wineries, probably in the world, and the food is beyond sensational. I think they need to do some marketing or new kinds of advertising to let people know where they're at and what they're doing. They should have special events here. This place would be so cute to rent out for a celebration. I saw the other restaurants full of people, and I was just shocked that this place wasn't packed with people! If you're looking for a great wines with a fantastic experience. This is the place. :) read more

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We had a great food and wine tasting experience at Brian Carter Cellars. We all did the wine tasting a shared a number of dishes. The braised octopus was a favorite. Simply the best octopus I have ever eaten. Also excellent were the Hamachi Crudo, Burrata, Polenta Cake, Braised Short Rib and Cherry Allspice Panna Cotta. The wines were also excellent. The service was great and we loved the room with the beautiful granite bar. We will be back and highly recommend Brian Carter Cellars read more

Love a dog friendly patio! The service was incredible. The chef's risotto and short rib were delicious read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Love a good dog friendly patio - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

The service was great, Nayab was fantastic! Our group did a couple of wine tastings and had a few small dishes. Great fun! read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Burrata with toast, yum! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

We live in Woodinville and I know Brian Carter, and his wines for many years. Had not been to the tasting room in Woodin Creek but several friends have been gushing about how good the food was and their new chef so we pulled the trigger and made reservations for two and had a tasting and a full meal there. Their menu is set up to either do tasting food or a full sit down dinner we decided to have a couple courses of different things and we were not disappointed. All the dishes came out, and we were blown away by the quality and the price. Staff was good but not overly hovering. And when they knew that we had pretty extensive wine knowledge did not dumb down our tasting experience, which I hate. We also had some excellent wines there too. Brian Carter wines are a solid bet anytime. The only downside was it's a bit echoey in there and they could use some sound mitigation measures but other than that it was nice. I'll come back in the summer when I can sit outside and enjoy the weather great for a date or just a night out. read more

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We wanted to try a new place in Woodinville and came across this place. The staffs are super friendly and the ambiance is cozy. They don't have a huge selection of wine but sufficient enough and are good. The food here is by far the best when compared to any other place in woodinville. We loved everything that we had ordered especially the polenta fries. This is a must place to visit read more

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I went to the new tasting room at Brian, Carter and was very impressed with the whole experience. The tasting room was beautifully, and the wine and food pairings blew me away. Brian Carter does an amazing job creating delicious wines inspired by from around the world. He has been making wine since the 1970s, and draws many of his inspirations from Old World blends. The tasting room's newest chef, Nicholas Ames, has created the most delicious dishes that are beautifully plated. The Chanterelle-Oyster Mushroom Toast is delicious and pairs perfectly with the Roussanne. The Charred Broccolini might be my favorite item on the menu, with its toasted shallots and white balsamic emulsion - YUM. The 2020 Byzance was my favorite wine - it was smooth and complex, will only get better with age, and is perfect with the Red Wine Risotto, which is so flavorful and yummy - my husband loved it too. Also be sure to save room for dessert. The Opulente port is phenomenal, made even better by the chocolate mousse. I would highly recommend Brian Carter to any winos who love good food, foodies who love good wine, and anyone else looking for a great date night! read more

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What a wonderful experience at Brian Carter Cellars. Can't believe it took me this long to visit this tasting room! The customer service was unbeatable and the wines were fantastic. We visited Brian Carter Cellars on a very rainy and windy day. When we checked in for our reservation, we were told that our table would be available soon, as they were just wrapping up some parties. We waited a bit and when we were pointed to our table in the front room, another party had literally taken over as we were walking towards the table. They were wine club members, so I guess nothing further could be done. Instead of just waiting for another table to clear, we ended up going to the patio since we had another appointment we needed to make after this one. As you can imagine with the weather, it was freezing outside. One of the employees saw us freezing and ushered us in, saying we could sit in the back room, which is typically held for wine club members. What a relief! Now that we were warm, we were ready to try a flight, which included one white and three reds. When we started with the white blend, I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed it since I hardly ever like white wines! But this white wine, the 2018 Oriana was not sweet or tart at all. It had just the right amount of crisp to it, with a creamy yet light finish. I ended up getting a bottle of this! Then we tried the three red blends, which were all very good. But I really enjoyed the Solesce, a bordeaux style blend that was mostly cab sauv. It was heavy, bold and is the perfect wine for bordeaux fans! And since we visited during Washington Wine Month, we were able to get this $60 bottle wine at 25% off. Awesome deal! Brian Carter Cellars has wonderful blended wines that will please everyone. I was happily impressed with all the wines we tried, and appreciated the employees being so accommodating. Also, snaps for Brian Carter Cellars being one of the few tasting rooms that has their own private lot right out front. If only they allowed dogs. But I'll be back. read more

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So love this new tasting room experience! Amazing blended wines by one of Washington's best wine makers and now a space that allows for pairing with food to make your wine tasting experience even more enjoyable! A must stop when in downtown woodinville, and if your lucky you just might see Brian Carter himself! read more

Brian Carter Cellars - The man that tamed the corrida!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

We are members at Brian Carter and enjoy coming there often. I think their wine is terrific and feel their small bites are very good especially the flatbreads. They are also generous with their pours and allowing you to taste to find your perfect selection. They also make us feel comfortable and welcome. The only criticism I would have is that I wish sometimes some of the severs (not all) would put more effort into actually explaining the wines especially when we visit with other people. We have brought friends and family in for tastings and only get the list with descriptions and our tastings and nothing more. We would like them to fall in love with the wine like we have but we don't have the knowledge to explain and sell the wine that is the staffs job. Sometimes even when prompted we don't get much in the way of description and tasting notes. read more

We celebrated our friends birthday there last night and it was amazing!! We all did the tasting flight, which they were great about tracking everyone's different pace and the wines were delicious The food was insanely good, beautifully played, perfever portion sizes and very reasonably priced. The group said it was the best risotto they had ever had, and my personal favorite was the burratta. I can't wait for the next time!! read more

One of my favorite winery's ever. Great service, great wine and even better food!! If you're ever in the area highly recommend! read more

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Save your $ to Europe and come here. Not only is the wine old world, but the cuisine is next level.

What I really appreciate about this place is that the employees here really love what they do. They are always friendly, helpful and available to answer any question you may have about the wine. The wine is always consistent and tasting the different varietals throughout the years is a fun experience. As a member, they have events for pick-ups and offer free food (truck style YUM!) and tasting for you and a friend. Located in the heart of Woodinville Wine country and is next to restaurants and other wineries. If you are planning to wine-hop around the area, make this place one of your firsts so you can remember the delicious wine. read more

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We had an outstanding experience at Brian Carter Cellars annd and highly recommend. The ambiance sets the perfect stage for their exceptional wines, each better than the last. The food menu complements the wine beautifully, everything we tried from the menu was outstanding. read more

All their reds were delicious and the food was as well. Great service too! Joined their wine club after my first visit.

I have visited the new wine bar a few times now and am obsessed! The inside layout is classy and fun; the wines were delicious, I bought a bottle of Solesce; and the food-- oh my goodness. I believe the menu changes occasionally, but I ordered the braised short rib, pumpkin risotto, and Opulento cheesecake. Incredibly rich and filling and paired extremely well with the wines suggested by the staff. read more

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Brian Carter Wines are simply brilliant. As wine club members for four years, the current uptick in customer service levels is admirable. The knowledgeable staff is quick to educate you with any and all questions. If you are seeking o taste wines from a Vino Savant, the hue is your place! Cheers to my fellow cork dorks! read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

wonderful experience, tasty wine and very good food. for a white wine the Oriana is fantastic

This place was very nice. The lady that waited on us was such a sweetheart. She provided us each with a wine tasting. Waived it if we purchased a bottle. We purchased 4 bottles here. All of the wine that we tasted was very good. I'm a red drinker, I found a red I really enjoyed but liked the whites even better. We ended up with 2 wine glasses. You received one for tasting. Since someone left one behind, she gave it to us. Overall a great experience with good wine tastings. Not much room to sit and relax. read more

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We had a great, COVID-safe experience at Brian Carter! Great outdoor area for social distancing, but dress warm. The wines were extremely tasty - a refreshing Riesling, and French-inspired full bodied reds. We walked out with a bottle which waives one tasting fee. Staff was very friendly and overall enjoyed our experience. Highly recommend for your next Woodinville trip! read more

Brian Carter Cellars - Wine flight for 2 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Was really looking forward to coming here after reading high praises about the wine, but was unfortunately very disappointed by the experience. This is not the winery to come to in a group. Made a reservation months before to show some out of town friends around the Woodinville scene. Upon our arrival for our 3:45p res. was told it could not be honored because we were laughing too loud while waiting outside. Best to spend your money at the better wineries in town. read more

Brian Carter's beautiful new Tasting Room is now open in Woodin Creek. With amazing wines & a knowledgeable & attentive staff - We will be back & soon! read more

Was turned away at first because we did not make a reservation to an already dead and slow place, we had 11 people, and even though we bought 12 bottles it was unwelcoming. Probably won't be coming back. read more

As an avid wine drinker and member of several wine clubs in ad around SF, I was excited when I heard an online community get-together in In SEA was planning visits to two wineries. Never having ventured out of the city while up here, I was excited. The two private tastings had been arranged by a local. This was our second winery stop. What a disappointment. Our group was seated on the patio. The hostess rather than sharing info about the wines would "quiz" us. "What is the most common varietal of grape in Italy?" After several people answered "Sangiovese", she praised us with "Good guess, but not exactly." We were then informed that it was "Chianti." My remark that Chianti was a type of wine, not grape, fell on deaf ears. The tasting continued with such silly things as wanting a highfive when someone guessed at the answer she wanted. The wines were ok, the talk canned. I enjoyed some of the blends enough to purchase a mixed case, so I went inside to ask. Would the tasting fee of $15 be refunded if I made a purchase. No, but I could get 10% off. Great, what would be the case discount then. That's 10% also (not in addition). So let me get this straight. I get 10% off whether I buy one or 12 bottles and still have to pay the $15. I paid the tasting fee but did not buy any wine. Having to pay for wine tasting is a pet peeve of mine. I do understand that it is not uncommon for college kids to wanna get drunk on the wine routes. So I get the usefulness of a "refundable" tasting fee. But if I'm a buying customer, I don't expect to pay for tasting at a winery. I'll never return to this place again. There are many other places around that actually have customer friendly service and honest information rather than charging for playing jeopardy with wrong answers! read more

Dropped in on a whim while driving by and shared a wine tasting. The tasting fees in this area are pretty outrageous. Here it is $15, which was still better than DeLille next door ($20!!). Not only that, but the tasting fee is waived if you buy TWO bottles. Long gone are the days when you could get a wine tasting for under $10 easily waived by buying one bottle. (don't get me started on the days when wine tasting was free and/or they gave you a souvenir glass - now that's a perk of being a certain age) So that is why this place gets three. Other than that, first winery in Woodinville we have tried where we actually bought some wine. The wine was quite good (not the best but good). And the guy behind the counter sold it well. We bought two bottles of the Porto, which was way more than the $15 tasting fee. Eh, they will be nice local gifts from our new home area. read more

As part of a group of friends wine tasting in Woodinville, we made Brian Carter Cellars our last stop. Wonderful experience! One couple signed up as members after a couple tastes. Literally every wine, from different styles and varietals, were all well received. The Oriana (white blend) was very nice along with the GSM blends. Food pairings were well thought out. We had the short ribs, hamachi crudo, cod fritters, polenta, polenta cakes, and chicken. All were wonderful. Service was on point with personal knowledge and insights into what was being served. Bonus points for acknowledging a birthday in our group Highly recommend Brian Carter Cellars! read more

The Woodinville tasting room has great outdoor space with lovely views - as well as their own parking lot. Their wines seem to be a bit on pricier side but I've always enjoyed my tastings there and occasionally splurge on bottles. Their Byzance is really great! read more

We came with a party of 6 an hour before they closed. The staff provided great customer service and accommodation + they were very knowledgeable. Great outdoor seating and wines (try the Rosé)! Thank you for having us! read more

My fiancé and I went here to do tastings because they are a part of the Washington wine passport club. It was a very nice experience, all outdoor seating in their beautiful gardens. They have taken all precautions for Covid, and spray down the seats and tables after every tasting. The tasting experience was unique because all the wine was served in plastic cups and we were given wine glasses to pour into. The staff was fantastic, very engaging, dancing, joking, overall a very awesome experience. they do tastings as well as wine by the glass. With the Washington wine passport club the tastings are two for one. One odd thing was the price of their per glass wine was more expensive than the same glass at a restaurant we later went to...Quite odd. Overall, highly recommended. read more