Explore Washington Wine from Woodinville to Red Mountain

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Are you interested in spending a relaxing day enjoying outstanding food and wine? Or wondering where to road trip? My latest writing projects offer insight into some of the best places to explore Washington wine country.

Spend a Weekend at Red Mountain

Hedges Family Estate on Red Mountain

Pack your bags! One of my articles for Explore Washington State shines light on some of the top boutique and family-owned wineries in the magnificent Red Mountain AVA, places to eat, and intriguing places to stay among the vines. Although the destination is home to some of the state’s most prestigious vineyards and extremely sought after wines, it’s not unusual to encounter winemakers and meet proprietors during a winery visit.

Discover some of the top boutique and family-owned wineries in the AVA, places to eat, and intriguing places to stay in “Spending a Weekend at Red Mountain.”

Explore Woodinville’s Wine Walk Row

Woodinville’s Wine Walk Row in the Schoolhouse District

What is Woodinville’s best kept secret? A hedonistic range of wines from Washington, Napa Valley, Oregon, Rioja and Champagne along with decadent wine country fare and Spanish tapas are all available along one pedestrian walkway. Experiences range from a killer happy hour to an upscale legacy wine tasting experience. Discover them by “Spending a Day at Woodinville’s Wine Walk Row.”

Go Wine Tasting in Cle Elum

Upsidedown Wine’s Tasting Room is in Downtown Cle Elum

Interviewing winemakers for Slow Wine USA enables me to spend time with some inspiring people in the industry. For example, a former semi-pro snowboarder who not only ended up farming a vineyard and making wine but recently opened a tasting room off the beaten path! Meet Seth Kitzke and his wife, Audrey, in my article for Explore Washington State. They’re “Turning the Wine World Upside Down in Cle Elum.”

Eco-Friendly Wineries in the Slow Wine Guide USA

Dusted Valley’s Winery in Walla Walla

Are you curious about eco-friendly wine?  Check out my piece in Seattle DINING, “The Slow Wine Guide USA Recognizes Eco-Friendly Wineries.” It addresses sustainability in wine, provides a run-down on the Slow Wine Guide USA, and suggests top places to explore sustainable wine in Washington.

There you have some of the best places to explore Washington wine country. For more wine excursions see my fun wine itineraries in Seattle.