We visited Fletcher Bay Winery as a group of 10, including children, and unfortunately the experience was extremely disappointing. The issue was not that the winery had expectations for a large group. The issue was the complete lack of communication and the way those expectations were handled. When we arrived, no one informed us that there was a minimum spend requirement or that our group needed to order a certain amount immediately. Several people in our group had already started ordering, including a bottle of wine and a glass of wine, and we were still settling the kids, reviewing the food options, and deciding what else to order. Within just a few minutes of sitting down, staff began pressuring us to order food. Shortly after that, another staff member approached us and told us we needed to clean up after ourselves and meet a minimum spend of around $500. None of this had been clearly stated before we sat down, and we were given no reasonable time to get organized as a group. If a winery has a large-party policy, minimum spend, or specific expectations for families with children, that should be communicated upfront, clearly and respectfully, before guests are seated. Instead, the interaction felt rushed, uncomfortable, and unwelcoming. We had every intention of ordering more wine and food, but the tone and handling of the situation made the experience feel transactional and unpleasant. Fletcher Bay may be a nice spot for smaller groups, but based on our experience, I would not recommend it for families or larger walk-in groups unless their policies are made much clearer and their hospitality improves. read more

Love Fletcher Bay Winery at both locations! Great wine , service , music and atmosphere! Wine Down Wednesdays Sundays on the Rooftop ! read more

Wines just aren't that good. I've periodically visited this winery for almost 20 years. I can't remember any wine I have loved. I tend to buy bottles, but this is the only winery on Bainbridge where I've never bought a bottle. Avoid the Winslow White. Yuck. read more

Amazing service and welcoming, comfortable environment! Recommend 100% ! Love the staff

Excellent wine selection, charcuterie is fabulous! Folks have fun here meeting new people or attending with friends and loved ones!

This a is great place to enjoy really tasty wines, foods and excellent customer service in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. We joined another couple for a wine flight and a charcuterie and cheese tray. I chose the red wine flight and my wife chose the fruit wines. We're both red wine lovers but we're open to new, sweeter flavors if done right. We sat in their outside patio in the back at a table with a large umbrella over it. We could've picked a better table since we were near the exhaust fan to an air conditioner, and my wife and one of our friends wound up sitting partly in the sun as it moved to where the umbrella couldn't block it. For me, the wafting hot air from the exhaust fan was offset my a gentle breeze blowing over me as I sat in complete shade the whole time. We could've moved to a number of open tables but it was our choice to sit and remain there The red wine flight had four wines. My favorite turned out to be the 1st wine of the flight--Barking Dog Red. It's made from Columbia Valley, WA grapes: 40% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot 20% Syrah. It was a really good quaff and we bought a couple of bottles since my wife also thought it was the best-tasting red of the flight. The other three reds were very nice but this wine was clearly great for drinking on its own or with food. The four fruit wines flight was surprising to me, being among the best I've ever tasted--and I'm not a fan of most fruit wines. The standouts that we purchased were the Tropical Breeze fruit blend, the Blood Orange and the Blackberry/Raspberry. For me, the Tropical Breeze blend-- peach, mango and pineapple-was wonderful in its gentle complexity that delivered a wonderful tropical nose and flavors. My other favorite was the Blood Orange--in your face nose and flavors that set it apart from any other fruit wine I've drank. I totally loved it. The Black/Raspberry was very good--my wife liked it better than I did--but I'll still drink it! The charcuterie/cheese platter also had almonds prepared a couple of different ways, chocolate cookies and candies. It was a combo of two or three of their separate platters and was very enjoyable. We've been to their tasting room on Winslow Way but this was a much more enjoyable experience. We will be back. I especially want to make a return visit because a couple of spots down from the winery there's a pop up kitchen space. On the day we were there, two young men had a pro BBQ rig going and to me it smelled like they were smoking beef brisket. I gotta give that a try the next time if they're cooking it up. But this tasting room stands on its own as a great place to spend some time, drink and eat, and enjoy live music in the evenings. read more

What a great find! We went mostly because they were dog friendly and will definitely be back because of the outstanding service and great wine choices! We had a reservation outside on the back patio and tried all of their flights in our party because we hadn't been before. Quite a few good choices for all different tastes. Their cheese board was surprisingly good and we tried the wine chips but wouldn't recommend them . The service was stellar and we are planning to return next time we're in the area. They have a tasting room on Main Street that would be worth visiting if you don't have a car but I don't believe it's dog friendly. read more

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We were able to make reservations ahead of time online. Lots of parking available. The flights are $18-20 but if you purchase 2 bottles, you get the flight for free. Wines range from $25-60. On the Saturday we went, there was also oysters available being served by another vendor which was fun! The cheese board was pretty decently sized, sometimes they can be very small at other places. Service was really nice too! read more

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Went here on our first day visiting Seattle. So far it's been the highlight of our entire trip! What made it so so special was 100 percent because of the amazing service by Shannon and Christina. They were so charming and helpful while we picked out wines we never wanted to leave. Probably the best service I have ever had. The wines were amazing and it was such a cozy atmosphere, we will be sure to make it back. 100 percent would recommend! read more

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stopped here over the weekend and had a flight of white wines. they were good, but the charcuterie and service were excellent!

I've been to this location for Fletcher Bay twice now and I once again had a great time! I came in with a small group of friends and sat in their outdoor patio - I loved the fire pits & comfy chairs. I went with the premium red wine tastings and really liked them all. Pretty big pours and because they provide all 4 wines at the same time, each person can go at their own pace (which I really prefer). The both times I went each of us came home with a bottle of their CabFranc. This time I joined their wine club, so I'm excited to go back! read more

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We had the most amazing time here. Shawna made our visit to the island outstanding. She knows her wines and what to recommend. Plus the artwork in the tasting room is soooo tempting to purchase. Thank you for making our trip from Maui after the devastating g fires worthy of mental rejab read more

Fantastic place to eat outside and enjoy some wine even on a cold and rainy day. Make a reservation if you can for the fire pit. You can pick up some pizza from That's a some Pizza right next door. It only took 15 minutes to order the pizza and walk over to the winery. Perfect way to end a busy day at the beach. Highly recommend coming here especially on a Sunday in February because it seems a little bit less busy. read more

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This winery was the first that my friend and I made it to while on Bainbridge Island. A small location with friendly staff, the Fletcher Bay Winery is a nice stop. Located in the Coppertop Loop plaza area, the winery included a tasting bar, a couple smaller tables, and a taller/longer table from which to sample various wines. A 5-pour wine tasting is priced at $10. Their menu includes various whites, reds, and fruit wines. You can pair your tasting with various small plates (cheeses, olives, etc). I sampled all the white wines available (since reds tend to give me headaches, I'm much more hesitant to try them unless there seems to be something irresistible), as well as the 'Shannon's Strawberry Dream - Strawberry Wine.' They were enjoyable enough, but nothing I was especially blown away by. If you're a white wine drinker, I'd probably recommend their dry Riesling the most (my friend and I both enjoyed it, even though we generally tend to prefer different styles of white wine). Parking is easy, since the winery is in a plaza, and the folks serving the wine tasting are helpful... perhaps a bit less attentive than I would have preferred, but certainly friendly. Overall, a generally enjoyable experience. read more

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Staff were so friendly and we loved the outdoor patio! Great wine and food options that left us wanting more! We had a group of 9 and they were so accommodating and had no problem seating us all. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Located in a pretty cool location. That's the best thing I have to say about it. If the staff is knowledgeable about their wines they don't share that information. Atmosphere? Meh... There are better places on the island read more

A fun tasting room located right next to a brewery and distillery! They have several flight options and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Wish we hadn't just eaten lunch, otherwise I would have tried the cheese boards or other bites. Will be coming back to try more and try out the brewery and distillery!! read more

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Service: great Food: good Wine: good/average Came here with a large group (20ish) and they were more than accommodating especially for how small of a space it is. The two women who served our table were all stars, remembered everyone and what they were drinking and kept the good times flowing without being pushy. I had the Sangiovese and the Cabernet Sauvignon and they were good, on par with most wines in the region. The cheese and meat plates are also not to be missed! Would come back and recommend to check out! read more

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We really enjoyed Fletcher Bay Winery! We took the ferry to Bainbridge Island (without a car) so we only visited the tasting room, but we had a great time! The wines were very good - we ended up taking home 2 bottles! But, I think what made this place stand out for us were 2 items in particular: 1) the wine tastings offer an option to 'build your own' flight and it's the same price as the others. My boyfriend knew he wanted all reds, but I wanted a little bit of everything, so it was awesome to not have to choose between red, white and rose. 2) the staff were so great! we met 2 of the staff when one of them was on her way out (literally clocking out) and she still helped us. Then, we spent a lot of time with Bambi (sp?) as we sampled different wines and berated her with all of our questions. She was knowledgeable, professional and so fun! read more

Underwhelmed by this place. We expected overpriced - because of where this place is located - but then to experience incredibly poor service (agree with a previous reviewer's description of 'unwelcoming') on top of sub-par food - not to mention they were out of many of their offered selections, was all we needed to make sure this would be our only visit to this business. There are a several wine options on the island so other then them being centrally located on the main street, not sure what positives this place has going for them. And even that won't be enough event...... read more

Great ambiance. Blood orange fruit wine is now my favorite! Lovely afternoon after exploring Bainbridge Island.

The wife and I decided to try this place today. It was not busy at all. 1) You really need to look for a sign. Trying to locate it is difficuIt. We drove around the entire complex before we found its location. 2) We both decided to try the flight of white wines. The four wines came to us with a small card telling us the name of each. There wasn't a description on any of the wines. We were left guessing. My wife did like the wine. I, however, was not a fan. 3) The server did not tell us anything about the selection, their process, the upcoming events. She did not check on us at all. I counted everybody in the establishment. There were 7 people including us. She did not ask us if we liked the wines, if we needed anything else, or if we would like to purchase anything we sampled. We left empty handed. We won't be back. read more

Great little winery! We sat on the back deck in a covered area with the fire pit. Beautiful! I had the white wine flight... Loved it!! read more

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My husband and I went in for a wine tasting event. Staff and owner were amazing. He went out of the way to open his business for us when they were not opened yet. Fantastic wine and service. Thanks again we will definitely be back! read more

We were trying a few of the wineries on the island on a late Sunday evening and came across this one. It was located in a shopping center and the original person who I asked about the wine I was interested in didn't have an answer to my question. She didn't know much about about wine. I ended up ordering a pinot grigio and it tasted more like a chardonnay. The glass was only $7, so not bad but not what I am used to with a pinot grigio. It was ok but not what I was expecting for a "winery." read more

First time visitors, wine was good along with atmosphere. Customer service was unfriendly-it was like we were putting them out to give them our business. We did buy a few bottles, but not sure we will be back. Multiple seating options-indoor, outdoor and food truck close by. read more

Loved that I could make a reservation online! Seating was all outdoors and distanced from other customers. Wines were great, really appreciate that they had a vegan platter!!! read more

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Fletcher Bay Winery is a small boutique winery owned by Jim Wilford. The winery sources it's grapes from Eastern, WA. You can taste their wine at their winery, or at the Island Vinters Wine Bar in downtown Winslow. It is cheaper if you go to the winery itself. The tasting room is quaint and cozy and located were all the wine making action takes place. You get to sit amongst the barrels of maturing wine. The cheese plate here is incredible! Do not pass up on getting some of the food. They even have rice crackers for those who are wheat sensitive. Shannon/Sharon was an amazing knowledgeable host as she took us through the tasting. I believe it was about $5 for a tasting of about 6 glasses of your choice from the tasting menu. Between my friend and I we tasted the entire menu. There wasn't anything we didn't like, everything was OK. The standouts for me were Barking Dog Red, Tara Rouge, and 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (still young, well rounded, balanced, drinkable now, but you could taste the future possibilities). read more

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Had a good time here, although I'd say the cheese and meat platters were outrageously expensive considering how mediocre they were. The cheese was plain, the crackers nothing special, and the bread dried out, and it seemed like it was more for show than for eating. Some of the wines were okay, and a few were putrid. The atmosphere was lively, but extremely loud, and pure cacophony. The waitress was kind and polite, but screamed so loud into our ears we thought our brains would ooze onto our cheese plate. A local gnomish-looking drunk came by, interrupted our conversation, bragged about his 34 years on the island, sat down at our table uninvited, leaving my partner's father no place to sit, whilst he puffed out his chest and expounded on the virtues of the "captain's club" of which he was a select member. Being a member of the "captain's club" we were informed, entitles one to larger "glasses" of wine than us mere plebeians, glasses that constitute about half a bottle each given the swagger and stagger on display. After gregariously telling us not to move to the island so we don't spoil his edenic drinking and perambulatory experiences, he moved on to hold court with the higher classes when another gnomish local drunk petitioned his attention. I understand that being insulted by a privileged islander in an expansive mood who is three sheets to the wind is something of a high honor on hip spits of land in the Pungent Sound, and so I can only tip my hat and bow to the captain and his club, and pray that His Lordship will forgive any imposition we may have caused by spending almost $100 into his favorite watering hole and his local economy in one sitting. While I would generously call the stop at this port of call educational, I would not return here--at least not if I'm buying. read more

We brought a bunch of friends with us to this winery, not knowing what to expect. As soon as we arrived, the owners/winemaker greeted us and were super welcoming and friendly. It is $10 for 5 tastings which is more expensive than Rolling Bay and Bainbridge Vineyards ($5) but if you buy a bottle here, the $10 tasting fee is waived. We ended up LOVING their Cab Sav (it's really good) and bought a couple of their whites (because Summer). The wine club at Fletcher Bay sounds like a great deal if you live on the island! Side note: If you have a beer drinker in your group, make sure he/she doesn't even THINK about going to the brewery next door (see separate review) or you'll get a "talking to" by the brewery staff. eek! read more

This was my last stop on my wine tour of Bainbridge Island this holiday weekend and the overall experience was mediocre. The venue looks more like a traditional bar rather than a winery or tasting room. The wine itself was decent (nothing that screamed WOW, but nothing bad either). The staff was pleasant but didn't take the time to talk with us about their selection or winery. It seems like a decent place to go with a few friends for a drink or two, but not the venue is not up to the same standards as the traditional wine tasting rooms. read more

We two stopped at here after doing the Bainbridge Island Art Tour. Very reasonable prices. WINE: 3.5. Generous 5-wine tasting @ $10, with wines of your choice among several reds, whites, and roses. FOOD: 3.5. We had the Fisherman's platter. Good tasting and so much volume that we had enough left over to take out. SERVICE: 4.0. Prompt and friendly. AMBIANCE: 3.5. Nice to sit outside in the shaded east-facing front. View of parking lot, distillery, and trees. read more

Wine club members beware. Good luck ever cancelling your membership or reaching anyone if you have concerns or questions. I have left multiple voicemails and emails for Fletcher Bay, for both the wine club and their marketing department, with no returned phone calls or emails. This is not the first time I have had all my attempts at communication ignored, but this is the most concerning. They recently sent a mass email to all members that they have "transferred to a new system" and to check your membership. When I did I noticed that my billing information is all correct, but another random wine club member's name and address is listed for shipping with no way for me to change it, no way for me to delete my card on file, and no way to cancel my account. If I cannot cancel online or edit any of these, and this business is ignoring all attempts for me to reach them, the only option I have left is to cancel my card. This is ridiculous. I have attempted to call them multiple times in the past years when we moved etc., with no response, but this is beyond bad business and completely absurd at this point. I regret ever supporting this business. read more

A truly grass roots wine lover will appreciate the heart and soul put into this small winery and the owner's authentic love of wine. We think it is a must do if you are on the island. Enjoy! read more

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Excellent wine and a great setting, both indoor and outdoor. Wonderful service. read more

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We ordered several of the wine flights and we also ordered the Fisherman's platter. They were delicious. We devoured the smoked salmon dip. Also, Shannon was amazing! She gave excellent recommendations and was very attentive to our party of 5's needs. read more

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Minneapolis here. I had no idea Washington has such great wine! The Reds are beyond great! Flectcher Bay is doing some great things with Wine! read more

This is my favorite winery on Bainbridge Island because it's spacious and the service was the best out of all of them, plus the selection is very expansive. In addition to the tastings and bottles, they have small bites to purchase. I tasted a few of their wines in another show room and it's what got me to make the trip out to that part of the island. It's worth the journey to get there and I highly recommend it. read more

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My husband and I cruised in for a date night happy hour. It was my husbands first and last time there. The staff was very cold and, I would go as far to say, unwelcoming. The wine is decent and the ambiance okay. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

Very friendly and clean! It was my first time wine tasting and I'm a big fan of dessert wines. The owner was super knowledgeable and recommended the order I should drink my wine. I loved hearing the stories of how some their wines we named and their history. I definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back! read more

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