Delightful Wineries In Pierce County
BUT, if you're looking to take the wine-drinking experince a little further (no paintbrush included, unfortunately), a winery is the place to go!
—> —> Winery Vs. Vineyard <— <—
((Vineyard))
A vineyard is often the first thing that comes to mind as we imagine driving through wine country: Beautiful rolling hills covered in straight rows of vines gently sagging with grapes slowly ripening in the sun.
Vineyards are an important part of the winemaking process because without them we wouldn’t have any grapes to make wine with! A vineyard does not necessarily have a winery on-site. Not everyone who grows grapes makes wine out of the harvest. Many sell their grapes to wineries.
There are some vineyards that do, however, have tasting rooms on-site, but these businesses produce or purchase the wines they sell elsewhere. If you come across one like this, you’ll notice they refer to themselves as a vineyard, not a winery.
((Winery))
A winery is a licensed property that produces wine. The term winery typically encompasses the property, winemaking equipment, warehouses, bottling facilities, etc., that are involved in the winemaking process. A winery does not have to be located on a vineyard or produce wine from grapes they grow themselves. Most wineries have tasting rooms on the premises and offer tours of their winemaking operation – fermentation tanks, aging facility, bottling line, etc.
There are actually alot of great wineries aroudn the area, but we’ve selected some of our favorites (either from experience or referrals from others), and listed them for you here to try! Grab friends and head off to one of these places for a delicious day or night out and enjoy all that wine has to offer!
**Here are some of the many delightful wineries around Pierce County:
Ambassador Wines Of Washington
(Woodinville, WA)
Ambassador Wines of Washington produces 100% estate grown Washington state red wines from our outstanding vineyard located in the heart of Red Mountain. Since our founding in 2004, we have been committed to making wines of the finest quality that reflect the richness and diversity of the Red Mountain terroir.
"Elegant red wines. Proud be be a new member of this place.
Cannot say enough about the staff. Every single person gives you the VIP while you visit. So informative and pleasant.
Mike and Rumi are so awesome. I look forward to my next visit for sure.”
— Whitney R. (satisfied Customer)
https://www....dorwinery.com
Columbia Winery
(Woodinville, WA)
For more than 50 years, Columbia Winery has embodied the spirit of Washington’s unique and exceptional vineyard sites, rich diversity and warm, welcoming character.
Founded in 1962 by a visionary group of 10 friends, six of whom were University of Washington professors, Columbia Winery is the result of the unrelenting curiosity and deep commitment to proving the potential of winegrowing in the Columbia Valley, located at the same latitude as Europe’s best winegrowing regions.
"Very beautiful winery! Walking in just makes the whole experience better, the place itself and the staff were so lovely you already knew the wine and food would be amazing too. This was our last stop on our diy wine tour and thankfully they were able to accommodate our large group with two tables nearby, still with the covid guidelines of staying at our table which we understand, but still being close by feels like we are all still together."
— Kasey G. (Satisfied Customer)
https://www....biawinery.com
Rainier View Winery & Nursery
(Graham, WA 98338)
If you’re looking for some delicious handcrafted wine, this winery has what you're looking for. In fact, their goal is to show you a new way to experience wine. To accomplish this goal, they use fewer chemicals and more fruit for their quality wines. By doing this, their handcrafted wines are more vibrant and taste delicious.
Some of the activities you can enjoy:
Live music
Girls night out specials
Summer concerts (June – August)
For your taste buds, we would rather have the hidden and natural flavors come out in our wine instead of using artificial sweeteners. This means that our wines are bolder, sweeter, more fragrant, and contain quite a bit more alcohol than the average wine. We focus our attention on creating a unique, high-quality product that any type of wine drinker can enjoy.
"We had a great visit to this winery! It is beautiful, with a great view of Mt. Rainier. The wines are so good. We loved the jalapeño wine. Lot's of wines to choose from! Must check it out!”
— Laura H. (Satisfied Customer)
https://www....ndnursery.com
Abbe Vineyard And Winery
(Federal Way, WA)
This winery has an amazing scenery with the perfect view to wine taste with friends, family, or a significant other! It’s a peaceful place where you won't hear traffic or the city… just birds and a beautiful view! A lot goes into their wine-making process and they enjoy using what mother nature prvides tocreate their wines.
"Stumbled upon this gem while in the south Seattle area. They were the only winery we could find open at 6pm and decided to give it a try. Couldn't have picked a better place if I tried. The wine was delicious, the place is beautiful! Sitting next to the vineyard and soaking in the bit of sun there was in the outdoor gazebo. The owner? (Dennis) was there and personally poured our wine. He also provided great conversation, allowed us to taste his home-made bbq ribs, and allowed us to pet his big puppy max which was another highlight of our visit. Will definitely be going back”
— Joenny M. (Satisfied Customer)
http://www.abbewines.com
AND REMEMBER…
If you’re looking for a place to get creative AND enjoy some wine, stop by the studio (OR even paint from home with our virtual classes), and join the fun!
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