Jun 19, 2021

Whether you’re a wine expert or a more casual sipper, Seattle, WA has many fine wineries to offer. The only difficulty is choosing one! Here are a few options to help narrow down your search. Please remember to only partake if you’re of legal drinking age, and to drink responsibly; under no circumstances should you drink and drive.

1. Eight Bells Winery

Located in the Roosevelt neighborhood, this winery is a relaxed, friendly choice for customers looking to explore the world of wine. Eight Bells offers two tiers of wine clubs, featuring select bottles, discounts on wine purchases, and invitations to all the winery’s public events. Their wines can also be found in many restaurants and retail shops in Seattle.

2. Structure Cellars Winery

Brian Grasso, a former sommelier, makes high-quality boutique wines at Structure Cellars, located in the SoDo district. This winery is a great option for customers looking to sample some of the best red wines available without emptying their pocketbooks. Structure Cellars offers speed wine tastings and hosts corporate events, with music, projectors, and floral arrangements available.

3. Locus Wines

This winery, featuring tasting rooms in Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market, is the perfect choice for customers looking for the ideal snack to go with their wine. Locus’ tasting menu includes wine flights paired with chocolates, and they host monthly events built around specific food and wine pairings. Their “Socius” wine club includes three wine shipments per year and a food pairing recipe with each shipment.

4. Domanico Cellars

For customers looking to support local businesses, there is no better choice than this family-owned and operated winery. Domanico Cellars operates a tasting room in the Ballard neighborhood, as well as a beautiful vinery in Prosser that is worth a visit all on its own. Domanico is also offering pickup and delivery options to the Seattle area.

5. Aluel Cellars

Anyone looking to sip Seattle wine in style should look no further. Aluel Cellars’ tasting room in the Capitol Hill neighborhood is a chic, rustic loft. Their signature Chardonnay is especially fine. For those looking to sample Aluel products on a budget, they offer happy hour specials Wednesdays through Fridays from 4-6 PM.

6. Nine Hats Wines

Looking for a fun, unpretentious time with friends? This is the winery for you! Nine Hats hosts movie screenings, trivia contests, and bingo nights, with their Nine Pies Pizzeria providing delicious food to accompany the wine. They also sell monthly kits to help turn every tasting into a picnic-style event.

7. Latta Wines

The ideal winery for those looking for a more exclusive experience, Latta Wines is the brainchild of up-and-coming winemaker Andrew Latta. His small-lot Washington wines include some of the best white wines available in the area. Their Cabernets also come highly recommended.

With such a diverse range of options available, there’s a Seattle winery for everyone. Visit Honda of Seattle and check out our summer sales so we can help you find your favorite!