Having rudimentary knowledge of meads, I was intrigued to find this unique shop. While the location…read moreis right on the outskirts of the main Anacortes area, you can only access it while going northbound. It's a clean looking, well appointed space with furniture made from local wood. Once inside, you'll be warmly greeted by Mark, the owner and Vino, his Hungarian Vizsla puppy. There are so many different meads to taste and Mark happily went through the differences of each one. Ranging from sweet to dry, I was more than willing to try them all. My favorite was the Christmas in a Glass; think Chai. It was obvious that their use of premium local whole fruit and local honey, instead of fruit concentrates resulted in a much better product. I loved that they focused on using local products. Definitely will stop by whenever I'm in the area again.

My husband and I really enjoyed the tastings of the meads that they make. We picked up a bottle of…read morethe land with the chocolate and currants. We really learned a lot from owner, who seems very passionate about his craft.

One of the main reasons we decided to stop at Tulip Valley Winery was because they're dog friendly…read more And not just "tie your pup outside to a post" dog friendly they let our furry babies roam with us inside the tasting room and out on the patio like true VIPs (Very Important Pups) and even bring out water bowls for them. Highly recommend stopping by if you're looking to relax with a glass of wine or cider, enjoy a chill lunch, and hang with your four legged crew. Pro tip Stella Sopra, one of the best Italian food trucks or Italian food in general we've ever encountered is parked right on the property. Delicious handmade pasta plus good wine equals the kind of afternoon we all deserve. The staff here is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They took their time walking us through all the wines and sharing the stories behind them. We ended up walking away with a bottle of rosé Tempranillo and a beautifully aged 2014 Tempranillo hands down one of the best reds I've had all year. We were honestly shocked in the best way that a flight of four wines plus a full glass for my husband came out to under $20 talk about incredible value for quality pours or maybe were so used to crazy Seattle pricing! There's indoor seating, but if the weather's nice, grab a spot on the patio or in the front area with your dogs and soak in the peaceful vineyard vibes. I could see the patio filling up fast during peak times, but we visited during a slower hour and loved that no one rushed us people were coming and going, and we were free to sip, snack, and stay awhile. I wasn't the biggest fan of the ciders, but their wines were definitely worth the visit. It's a smaller operation, but that's part of the charm. Local, family-run vibes with great energy, great service, and great pours. Support the little guys and bring your dogs!

They are open inconsistently. I think it helps a business for people to be able to plan their…read morevisits.

We were lucky enough to see this place on our way to Birdsview Brewing company and circled back to…read moreit afterwards. The wines that I chose to taste were great! The winery building is so nice! Cozy and welcoming. We really enjoyed meeting and spending time with the people there. Now that we know of this place, we are going to come back and camp when they have live music.

We had visited Eagle Haven Winery years ago, and were disinclined to return. However, we heard…read morethere were new owners, so we thought we'd give it another chance. First off, the wines were much better than before. Maybe because some of the legacy wines have had 7 years to mature, and the others are also pretty decent. This isn't Napa, but definitely a great place to check out in NW Washington. In addition to the wines, they have a substantial apple orchard, and are making some interesting Apple Ciders. They also have a great outdoor venue with lots of diverse musical acts in the summer season. Oh, and occasional comedy acts in their inside space. Or room for weddings and other group events. But maybe the best part is the staff - real, friendly and welcoming. Mark, the "owner" (there are other partners) is very gregarious, and if you and he have the time, he has 1001 stories to tell. The only thing lacking is a better food offering, but they are in the process of getting a commercial kitchen, so stay tuned!

A fun place to wine tase. We popped in to enjoy some local flavor and were greeted with a fun and…read morefriendly proprietor. No change to taste their wines, just by donation which was as refreshing as their wines. Great gift shop items as well

A small, quaint local wine and related sundries shop -- with free wine tasting (three wines), and…read moremore for a donation. Close to the Friday Harbor ferry dock. The proprietor was an engaging conversationalist who made the experience delightful.

Great service. Listened to me. Did not try to upsell. Wanted a sweet vermouth to sip. Tastes…read moregreat.

Absolutely amazing place for wines. Absolutely amazing…read more I wanted to find somewhere to buy a bottle of wine for friends we were going to have dinner with later that day: he's a chef and the former part-owner of a series of very popular restaurants in Seattle (owned by his family)... so no ordinary wine was going to do. We spied Compass Wines by accident driving from Anacortes toward I-5 Southbound, and took a chance that they might have a good selection of wines with which to choose from. Indeed they do. The individual who helped me not only recommended an exceptional wine -- a 2016 vintage of a Cabernet Sauvignon -- but one that impressed my friend... who is not easily impressed. Not at all. What's more, they were featuring Scotch -- and while my partner and I seldom drink, we occasionally have a bit of scotch every once in a while (we still have a few bottles purchased ten years ago... almost all of them have only had 4-5 ounces consumed). My partner and I are very partial to Macallan, but the Gordon & Macphail won out. Single malts rock! It's been my experience that those wine stores that have great selections cater to regular customers who know a great deal about wine -- but they tend, more often than not, to be a bit snobbish and look down upon those of us whose knowledge of wine wasn't genetically-encoded in our DNA. Not these people: the proprietors were very forgiving and helpful, and they know their wines! (And Scotch!) The individual helping me took all the time I needed to gather information about which Cabernet to buy, and it certainly paid off for me! That kind of service should be a standard for other companies to emulate. What impressed me more was their selection of Leonetti Cellar wines: I've known Gary Figgens, the owner of Leonetti Cellar, for over 40 years -- and have a number of their wines in my cellar. I'd give Compass Wines a sixth star if possible... just on the merit of featuring Leonetti Cellar wines, one of six favorite vintners. I do know enough about domestic wines to understand that this store has a superlative selection -- and I'd love to come back and talk about foreign wineries and wines. I know a good deal about Australian, New Zealand, German and Austrian wines.., but I'd like to come back just to see what I might learn. A friend of mine, working in London for a prestigious law firm, thought he might purchase a derby to wear. He spent three and one-half very enjoyable hours in conversation and being fitted for a derby, and felt so impressed by the impassioned storekeeper that he write him a letter thanking him for a memorable day. While I intended to pop into the store and quickly buy a bottle of wine, I spent 83 minutes in conversation about Cabernet Sauvignon, Scotch, and Scotland. There are many wine stores in Washington -- and the U.S. -- but very few of them are of the quality of Compass Wines in terms of selection, knowledge, and customer service. Try them!

Surprising little gem! Adorable outside setting overlooking the vineyards, friendly down to earth…read moreunpretentious staff who know their stuff, and good wine. Rarely do I find a vineyard where I like everything I taste much less buy bottles.

The vineyard is beautfiul. The tasting room and the patio are gorgeous, I wish we could have…read morestayed longer and hung out in the cold sunshine, but it was not to be. I'm taking this place down a couple stars for a few reasons. 1. They charge $5 for a tasting. Most places in Washington (outside of Woodinville) don't charge you for tasting, and if they do they waive it if you buy a bottle. Not here - you get charged no matter what. 2. They will not go the extra step to make a sale. They assume everything they have is wonderful (it's not) and you should buy it irrelevant to whether you've tried it. We love wine tasting, exploring new wineries and vineyards and most places we go we've found that once you've started a nice conversation with your pourer and they realize you actually want to taste wine and not get drunk, and then buy wine, they'll give you a couple more options if you're interested. Not here - what you see it what you get. 3. It's over-priced. The wines were average for Washington State, but they were charging high-end prices. I don't know of many wineries in Washington that are selling their malbecs for more than $20 a bottle.

We visited last week with a group and the owner was very accommodating! He shared the history of…read morethe distillery as well as a tour and explanation of how everything worked. We tasted a LOT of- gin, vodka, whiskey etc. the tastings were super good the pricing was a bit high but the visit was fun and educational.

Great environment and amazing rye! Super friendly staff too! I would highly recommend going…read morehere-you would not be disappointed!!

Wow, can't believe it's been 10 years since I first reviewed North Sound! It still ranks as one of…read moremy fave breweries in the PNW, and I'm lucky enough to not live very far from it now. It's my top spot to visit for a beer after some yard work, a trip to the dump, or paying the bills. Lucky for me, they're still brewing up their legendary Goosetown Brown, which is rich, malty, full of flavor, and served in a full pint glass filled to the rim. Love that, over the years, they've added more outdoor seating (much of it covered) and, if you're really lucky, a sushi food truck many weekends.

Stopped in for a growler fill and the service was subpar, the lady working the taps was not very…read morefriendly and there is no organized line to order beers resulting in getting cut in line by the locals.