Still one of my favorite wines around! Tasting room can get busy so call ahead. They have opened up…read morethe outdoor seating for nice weather. Still ample parking and close enough to walk other places, too!

What a great addition to the Woodinville Wine walk. We usually come from the other side and hadn't…read moremade it to the front end of the walk in a while. Recently, we decided to start from that side and were pleased we stopped in at Ambassador. We had a one year old with us, and this place was super kid-friendly. They have comfy couches and offer some very memorable wines. Additionally, they have a great snack option in their truffle popcorn batches they make in the back.

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.

Hubby and I met some friends from out of state for some wine tasting. We liked the relaxed ambiance…read moreof this tasting room. We ordered a charcuterie platter which had a nice variety of meats and cheeses. I really liked that you could customize your own wine flight and it wasn't set. There were plenty to choose from as well!! Staff was so friendly I could hug her! There was plenty of room for parking on a Saturday afternoon.

Grape stomping! What a fabulous experience! First time stomping, and I must say it was therapeutic!…read moreWe stayed on to do a tasting. We enjoyed all the wines and ended up getting a bottle of their 2019 Reserve Syrah which was THE best! Pam is very friendly. The pours were generous and we had a great time! Highly recommend!

*HIDDEN GEM* The…read morevenue is quite small and had a few bugs, but the quality of the wine was the best I've experienced in Woodinville. We opted for the $15 wine tasting, which was a great deal, and the bottles were very affordable too. We ended up buying one and absolutely loved it! If it weren't for the bugs, I would have given it a full 5 stars!

After seeing them win so many awards on their recent wines, I knew I had to see for myself…read more I was especially excited about their 2020 Grenache, and the employee was happy to let us try it even though it's not on the regular tasting menu. He also let us start a tasting 45 before they closed, but we promised to be fast! The space is on the smaller side, so I wouldn't recommend coming here in a big group, but our party of 4 found a great table to enjoy their wines. We loved everything we tried and went home with bottles. A great space to enjoy some award winning wines, but is a little dark in the tasting room to enjoy on a sunny day, so will likely return on a rainy one.

We had a truly pleasant experience visiting with Nicole, the owner, who is originally from…read morePittsburgh but lived in Atlanta earlier on her life. We wanted to visit Woodinville and specifically support Black-owned wineries and she is the only one. Visiting her was so endearing. She took the time to teach us about her winemaking, the types of wines she makes, and we tasted several times. We purchased bottles for our home cellar of: Sauvignon blanc Riesling Syrah Her passion for winemaking is palpable as is her wealth of knowledge. Visiting with and meeting Nicole is so comfortable to wear you want to stay longer. Support her business. Purchase wines and she is so honest about costs and the best time to ship to certain areas of the country. Her wines last for seven years and use less sulfur content since she has a sulfur allergy. I appreciate that. I appreciate her representing for the culture in the Seattle area.

Came here for an event. Loved the chocolates pairing with…read morewine. The chocolates were made with wine and beautiful looking. The owner, Nicole, was friendly and attentive. The facility was small and cozy. I bought a bottle of Shiraz. Wish there were more red wines to choose from. The price range was more on the high side. Parking was easy as there was a parking lot. Once I found building C, it was easy to find this place as it was C700.

Stopped in here to purchase a Syrah for a Syrah party, enjoyed a tasting! The tasting room is cute…read more I was confused at first because I didn't see a desk or anything - it's almost like you're just walking into someone's family room - which is super cute and a fun idea!

Love this second location for W. T. Vintners. They opened this location quietly this past Fall, so…read morecheck it out now before everyone catches on and it gets super busy! Love that the tasting menu changes every few weeks so you are constantly tasting new wines. Their bottle prices are very reasonable and the wine is phenomenal! Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Bonus, they have their own private parking lot.

Wow this place is amazing. Totally love the atmosphere and staff. They have a room for gathering…read moreand events near the fireplace to the right of the front door. It's amazing. Then the cellar is beautiful. I was blessed to have had a tour to see this winery before signing up for membership. I highly recommend this winery. It's on the corner and they have 2 parking garages near by if you are not able to park on the street. Wine is so good.

This review is really just for the wine as I am a huge fan but have only gone to the tasting room…read moreonce. ANC is such a fabulous representation of great Washington wine. Love the counoise and other bold peppery wines.

One of my favorite spots past few years in the Woodinville Wine District. You won't be disappointed…read moreby the selection they have . The atmosphere of Category 5 is welcoming and laidback & those I bring here always seem to have a wonderful time! Jason and team are friendly & helpful & host fun events as well. Highly recommend!

We had no idea Category 5 Cellars existed until we were walking back to our car and saw that…read moreCategory 5 Cellars offers complimentary tasting! Um, yeah, I'm down. For the two us, we were able to do a walk-in, twenty minutes before closing. This place had the friendliest staff and most lively customers! I mean, it felt like a brewery. We kept laughing at the comments we overheard at the next table, which I will not disclose here. But just believe me when I say people were drunk and having a good time. The tasting included eight different wines! Holy moly. We had visited three tasting rooms before this one, so had already been feeling a little tipsy, thus we skipped out on some. But you'll definitely want to try the cab franc and petit verdot. They were the last two wines on the tasting AKA they were the most bold. For anyone who likes big, heavy red wines that you can eat a bloody steak with, these wines will do. Like I said, friendliest staff here! Our server was super chill and made conversation with everyone. She explained the different wines and offered us a plate of complimentary snacks and bottled water. This winery goes above and beyond for its customers. The winemaker also came out to talk with each table, making sure all was well. He also explained that they ordered a huge venue tent and will plan to have outdoor heaters. Glad to have learned about this newer winery. I'll be back whenever I'm tasting in this warehouse district area, for this one is not to be missed. Awesome customer service with a petit verdot with my name on it.