Get thee to a Winery! THE local list
CHEERS to looking for WINE in all the right places.
Spokane Area Wineries
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars & van Löbel Sels Cellars
4705 N
Fruithill Road Spokane Valley, WA. (Cliff
House)
Hours:
Daily Noon-5pm
808
West Main Avenue Spokane, WA. (Downtown Tasting Room)
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday Noon-5pm
Established
1982, 2011
Production
20,000 cases, 250 cases
Best
Known for: Dionysus (Red Blend), Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker:
Kristina van Löbel Sels
Sip Tip: This destination winery was made for events.
Especially wonderful for picnics and listening to music outdoors.
Especially wonderful for picnics and listening to music outdoors.
608
West 2nd Avenue Spokane, WA.
Hours:
1st Fridays 4pm-9pm, 2nd Saturdays Noon-5pm
Established
2007
Production
500 cases
Best
known for Double Barrel Red (Blend)
Winemakers:
Russ Feist and Gary Hustad
Sip Tip: Double Barrel Red Blend is a hit.
Barili means Barrel in Italian.
Barili means Barrel in Italian.
Barrister Winery
1213 W.
Railroad Spokane, WA.
Hours:
Monday-Saturday Noon-6pm
Established
2001
Production:
5,000 cases
Best
known for Cabernet Franc
Winemakers:
Greg Lipsker and Michael White
www.barristerwinery.com
Sip Tip: The Cab Franc is remarkable and Rough Justice is delicious value.
Popular place for First Friday and a great place to rent for a soiree.
Sip Tip: The Cab Franc is remarkable and Rough Justice is delicious value.
Popular place for First Friday and a great place to rent for a soiree.
Bridge Press Cellars
39 W Pacific
Avenue Spokane, WA.
Hours:
Wednesday-Thursday Noon-6pm, Friday-Saturday Noon-Close
Established
2009
Production
500 cases
Best
known for Merlot
Winemaker
Brian Padrta and John Mueller
Sip Tip: Marvelous Merlot!
New downtown Spokane event center and tasting room with EMVY Cellars.
EMVY Cellars
39 W Pacific
Avenue Spokane, WA.
Hours:
Wednesday-Thursday Noon-6pm, Friday-Saturday Noon-Close
Established
2005
Production
1,000 cases
Best
known for Devotion (Red Blend)
Winemakers
Brian Padrta, John Mueller and Mark Wilkerson
www.emvycellars.com
Sip Tip: Devoted to Devotion (Red Blend)
New downtown Spokane event center and tasting room with Bridge Press Cellars.
New downtown Spokane event center and tasting room with Bridge Press Cellars.
Grande Ronde Cellars
906 W.
Second Spokane, WA.
Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday Noon-6pm
Established
1997
Production
1,200 cases
Best
known for Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemakers:
Dave Westfall and John Mueller
Knipprath Cellars
5634
East Commerce Avenue Spokane Valley, WA
Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday Noon–5pm
Established
1999
Production
2,000 cases
Best
known for Au Chocolat! (Port)
Winemaker
Henning Knipprath
www.knipprath-cellars.com
Sip Tip: Au Chocolat is a special treat of Chocolate Port. Try "V" which is their Vanilla Port. Located in an historic Parkwater schoolhouse.
Sip Tip: Au Chocolat is a special treat of Chocolate Port. Try "V" which is their Vanilla Port. Located in an historic Parkwater schoolhouse.
Latah Creek Wine Cellars
E.13030
Indiana Avenue Spokane Valley, WA.
Hours:
Daily 9am - 5pm
Established
1982
Production:
12,000 cases
Best
known for Huckleberry d’Latah (Riesling)
Winemakers:
Mike Conway and Natalie Conway-Barnes
www.latahcreek.com
Sip Tip:
Well known for their whites including the famous Huckleberry Riesling. But recently some really great Reds have been released. Best
winery gift shop (by a landslide).
Pinot Gris is well...it's perfect.
Pinot Gris is well...it's perfect.
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars
1018 S.
Garry Road Liberty Lake, WA.
Hours: Saturdays
1pm-5pm
Established
2005
Production
500 cases
Best
known for Heritage Blend (Red Blend)
Winemaker:
Doug Smith
www.libertylakecellars.com
Sip Tip: Try the magnificent Merlot and superb red blends.
Taste wine and enjoy the views of Mt Spokane and Liberty Lake.
Sip Tip: Try the magnificent Merlot and superb red blends.
Taste wine and enjoy the views of Mt Spokane and Liberty Lake.
Lone Canary Winery
(Currently
no tasting room. See website)
Established
1992
Production
4,000 cases
Best
known for Bird House Red (Blend)
Winemaker
Jerry Widing
Mountain Dome Winery
(Currently
no tasting room. See website)
Established
1984
Production
2,000 cases
Best
known for NV Brut (Sparkling)
Winemaker
Eric Manz
www.mountaindome.com
Sip Tip: Cuvee Forte is brilliant but one should always have the Brut (Ghome Perignon)
chilled and ready to make any day a sparkling one.
Sip Tip: Cuvee Forte is brilliant but one should always have the Brut (Ghome Perignon)
chilled and ready to make any day a sparkling one.
Nodland Cellars
11616
East Montgomery Drive Suite #70 Spokane Valley, WA.
Hours:
Friday 1pm-6pm, Saturdays Noon-5pm
Established
2005
Production
800 cases
Best
Known for Private Blend (Red Blend)
Winemaker:
Tim Nodland
Overbluff Cellars
620 S
Washington Spokane, WA.
Friday
-Saturday Noon-6pm
Established
2010
Production
700 cases
Best
known for Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker
Jerry Gibson
www.overbluffcellars.com
Sip Tip: Love the charming "Oh Jerry!" and any of the great Cabs they offer.
Sip Tip: Love the charming "Oh Jerry!" and any of the great Cabs they offer.
Robert Karl Cellars
115 W.
Pacific Avenue Spokane, WA.
Hours Thursday-Friday
2pm-5pm Saturday Noon-4pm
Established
1999
Production
2,500 cases
Best
known for Claret
Winemaker
Joe Gunselman
www.robertkarl.com
Sip Tips: The "Inspiration" is well...inspiring and I have a major crush on the Claret.
Sip Tips: The "Inspiration" is well...inspiring and I have a major crush on the Claret.
Townshend Cellar
16112
North Greenbluff Road Colbert, WA.
Hours Friday
- Sunday Noon - 6pm
Established
1998
Production
18,000 cases
Best
know for T3 (Red Blend)
Winemaker
Don Townshend and Brendon Townshend
www.townshendcellar.com
Sip Tip: Known for their terrific T3 blend, but I choose Vortex. Let's just say they know how to blend. Located in beautiful Greenbluff.
Sip Tip: Known for their terrific T3 blend, but I choose Vortex. Let's just say they know how to blend. Located in beautiful Greenbluff.
Vintage Hill Cellars
319 W
Second Ave Spokane, WA
Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday 1:30pm-5:30pm
Established
2006
Production
1,000 cases
Best
known for Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemakers
Cody George and Brian Murray
www.vintagehillcellars.com
SIP TIP: Love the b/w label with the old trucks. Located in the up and coming SODO district providing a Sip and Shop opportunity.
SIP TIP: Love the b/w label with the old trucks. Located in the up and coming SODO district providing a Sip and Shop opportunity.
Whitestone Winery
Spokane
Tasting Room
8 North
Post Street #8 Spokane, WA.
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Noon-6pm Thursday, Friday Noon-7pm
Established
2000
Production
2,400 cases
Best
known for Pieces of Red (Blend)
Winemaker
Michael Haig
www.whitestonewinery.com
Sip Tip: Pieces of Red is a classic blissful blend. Saint Vincent Meritage is SIP'S Whitestone fave. Always a good time at Tasting Room.
Sip Tip: Pieces of Red is a classic blissful blend. Saint Vincent Meritage is SIP'S Whitestone fave. Always a good time at Tasting Room.
Northern Idaho Wineries
Coeur d'Alene Cellars
3890 N.
Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday Noon-
7:00pm, Thursday - Saturday Noon - 9:00pm
Established
2002
Production
2,500 cases
Best
known for Syrah
Winemaker
Dirk Brink
www.cdacellars.com
Sip Tip: Previously named Idaho Winery of the year from Wine Press Northwest. Try their seductive Syrahs. Wonderful watercolor labels. They have relaunched the Barrel Room #6 at the tasting room.
Sip Tip: Previously named Idaho Winery of the year from Wine Press Northwest. Try their seductive Syrahs. Wonderful watercolor labels. They have relaunched the Barrel Room #6 at the tasting room.
Pend d'Oreille Winery
220
Cedar Street Sandpoint, ID.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10am-7pm, Thursday 10am -8pm, Friday
10am -9 pm, Saturday 10am–8 pm, Sunday 11am–6pm
Established
1995
Production
6,000 cases
Best
known for Chardonnay
Winemaker
Steve Meyer and Jim Bopp
*The FINE PRINT: Hours listed are current
tasting room hours. These are subject to change seasonally. Honestly, I try to update this, but please know hours are subject to change. Also know that many wineries
participate in special events, such as First Friday and extend regular tasting
hours. Most wineries will do private
tasting by appointment. Contact winery for details
--------------------------------------Wine Shops, Tasting Rooms & Wine Bars
Patit Creek Cellars (Spokane Tasting Room)822 W Sprague Ave
Spokane, WA. 99201 509.868.4045
Sip Tip: Coming Soon
Cougar Crest Winery (Spokane Tasting Room)
8 N. Post St. #3
Spokane, WA. 99201 509.241-3840
Sunday- Thursday 12- 6, Friday & Saturday 12-8, and closed Tuesdays
Sip Tip: Cab Franc!!!
Sunday- Thursday 12- 6, Friday & Saturday 12-8, and closed Tuesdays
Sip Tip: Cab Franc!!!
Nectar Tasting Room
Spokane Tasting Room for 5 WA. Wineries
Spokane Tasting Room for 5 WA. Wineries
120 N Stevens
Spokane, WA. 99201
Sip Tip: Tasting Room to 5 Washington State Wineries:
Sip Tip: Tasting Room to 5 Washington State Wineries:
Anelare Winery, Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards, Northwest Cellars, Skylite
Cellars, and Terra Blanca Winery.
Left Bank Wine Bar
108 N Washington
Spokane, WA 99201
509-315-8623
Sip Tip: Live Music on the weekends. Great vibe with a knowledgeable wine staff and creative wine flights. Over 60 wines by the glass.
With so many options, let your flight attendant be your guide.
Sip Tip: Live Music on the weekends. Great vibe with a knowledgeable wine staff and creative wine flights. Over 60 wines by the glass.
With so many options, let your flight attendant be your guide.
Vino! A Wine Shop
(Retail and tasting)
222 S Washington Street
Spokane, WA 99201
Sip Tip: Weekly wine tastings and a very established wine club at various price points. Wine for everyone. This is our original wine shop and tasting room.
Rocket Market
(Large wine selection & weekly classes)726 E 43rd (South Hill)
Spokane, WA 99203
Sip Tip: Handwritten tasting notes on every wine they carry. Popular Friday night wine classes and a no fail shelf of Great wines under $10. Live music in the Summer. http://www.rocketmarket.com/
Huckleberry's Natural Market
(Large Wine Selection)
926 S. Monroe
Spokane, WA 99201
509-624-1349
Sip Tip: Great wine selection. Unique cheeses and picture perfect produce.
(Large wine selection)
2118 N Ruby St Spokane, WA 99207
Sip Tip: One of the best wine selections around.Pick up something for dinner and wine to match.
............................................Restaurants with Notable Wine lists
Luna
Great Wine List
5620 S Perry Street
Spokane, WA
Lovely Luna. One of the best wine lists (anywhere!)
Mizuna
Great Wine List
214 N Howard Street
Great Wine List
214 N Howard Street
Spokane, WA
Nice wine selection, great food, and pretty terrific ambiance,
Max at Mirabeau
Great Wine List
1100 N Sullivan Road
Spokane Valley, WA 99037
509-922-6252
Sip Tip: Regular wine events and acknowledged by Wine Spectator for their wine list.
The Melting Pot
Great Wine List
707 West Main (2nd Floor)
Spokane, WA
509-926-8000
Sip Tip: Recognized by the Washington Wine Commission for being dedicated to Washington Wine. The wine room gives me cellar envy. Go for a dip on "Wine Down Wednesdays!"
Sip Tips: AHH-mazing line list that is as big as a novel. Sign up for a cellar tour at the resort.
Beverly's at The Coeur d'Alene Resort
Great HUGE Wine List
115 South 2nd Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene, ID
PS - We check the hours and time on a regular basis for accuracy. Please let us know if we ever have something incorrect as we want to change it asap.
Thanks and happy tasting.
Thanks and happy tasting.
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