Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

🍷 Perfect Evening at Chateau Ste. Michelle! 🎶 Visited Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery with friends and had the most beautiful experience! The winery grounds are gorgeous, and the atmosphere is so relaxing and elegant. We enjoyed a wonderful musical night under the stars—great live music, delicious wine, and amazing food. Everything was well organized and felt so special. It’s the perfect place for a memorable outing with friends, whether you’re into wine, nature, or just soaking in good vibes. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area. Looking forward to going back again soon! 🍇🍷

Ste. Michelle was an amazing wine tasting experience with quite impressive grounds/atmosphere. The whole site is well appointed and beautifully presented. We did a VIP tasting package and had an outstanding experience with our guide Anders. Highly recommend the VIP tasting or just grabbing a glass during a visit. Will be back!

Stunning wine estate property of the OG Washington winery - over 50 years old now. Grapes come from vineyards out east near the Columbia River but low rainfall areas. Wines here continue to be delicious despite their immense popularity. Many wines here are small batch and not sold elsewhere. It gets crowded however and on concert nights the tasting room can close an hour earlier than advertised. Plan accordingly ! We were lucky to be sat at the tasting bar and had James explain everything about the soils, terroir, climate, winemaking technique. His knowledge and passion made a great experience even better. We shipped a case home!

James Taylor concert was great. Lots of winery staff are doing what they can to have things run smoothly amongst the large audience. Food and beverages were available, but it was nice to be able to bring nibbles instead

Beautiful winery, pretty good wine, too bad the staff didn’t match the charm. They were impatient and we felt rushed, plus a smile or two wouldn’t hurt.

Went mainly for a show and it was a beautiful venue especially in the summer and fall. If you have lawn tickets definitely get there early, but that’s a given. The property and its surroundings are pleasant but some of the people around aren’t, but that’s just part of wine country, culture, and costume… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ worth the trip especially if you’re going to go see a show.

We had a great time here and will definitely be back to try more wines. The vineyard is beautiful and the staff is very accommodating

Decent wines but a gorgeous estate. We sat on the grass and enjoyed our takeaway wine tasting. We tried all the wines on offer and really enjoyed the Reisling and Malbec. Would come here for an event or celebrate a birthday for the ambience!

Concerts are good. To park at Chateau Ste Michelle for their concert is $50.00...it's crazy. It's a mess to get out with the pedestrians. If they have a premium parking $ they need to have a premium exit.

I had a great time at this winery. We purchased the picnic experience and got to have charcuterie and white wine in the rose garden. The landscaping and views were immaculate. The wine was also great. They gave me a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon as well and it too was fabulous. Not all the meats and cheeses were worth writing home about, but the overall experience was top notch. The staff were very friendly as well and that added to the magical experience. It is worth a visit ,

We've been members at Chateau Ste. Michelle for a while and usually have our wine delivered, so this was our first time wine tasting on-site since having our baby. We've been needing to update our payment info, but every time I try calling Claudia back, it goes straight to a voicemail that hasn't been set up--so I can't even leave a message. We decided to visit for a 4th of July wine tasting with friends visiting from Oregon, and unfortunately, the experience was underwhelming. There were no high chairs available for our little ones, and while we were seated on the patio, we had to go all the way inside just for the complimentary tasting and even to place a food order--nothing could be done tableside. As members, we didn't receive any complimentary tastings and only received a 20% discount. While we've always loved the wine and the grounds are beautiful, the overall membership experience feels impersonal--it's starting to feel like we're just a number. By contrast, our first stop that day was Matthews Winery, where our friend is a member. The staff there was incredibly warm and welcoming. The space is gorgeous, very kid-friendly, and they made a point to recognize and connect with their members. My friend's membership included four complimentary tastings and access to four other partner wineries. The difference in hospitality and member experience was night and day--and it helped make our decision easy. We're making the switch. That said, we'll definitely be back--just not as members. We truly love the wine and the stunning grounds, but the membership experience no longer feels worth it for us.

The winery is on stunning grounds. A massive chateau sits at the center of the property. We parked near a few EV chargers and proceeded through the grounds. We noted a few igloos with patrons having wine outdoors. The day was rainy and cool. We found the tasting room which was very impressive. The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. We chose four flights 2 white and two red our server then provided two additional reds a Malbec and a Merlot. We liked the wines the Merlot was very good. We also got a small cheese and fruit board. We do not see all these wines back east and can only recall seeing a few whites, Pinot Grigio, that are available from this vineyard. Rene was our host and he was excellent - knowledgable and accommodating. All very nice. Highly recommend a stop if you are in the area. Nancy & Mark.

Since we were in the area, we had to go here. The grounds are absolutely amazing. We each grabbed a flight of wine and sat outside. All of the staff was so helpful and friendly. It made for the perfect afternoon escape.

Beautiful spot with yummy wine and a relaxing vibe. We went to one of their summer concerts--amazing music, great energy, and sipping wine under the stars? Yes, please. Can't wait to go back!

Walking into the facility was an aesthetic experience and I was super excited. However, other than the environment, the white wines were okay. What was disappointing was the cheese and cracker board - plain and not worth the price

I have yet to go inside the winery, but came here for the Wynonna Judd concert and it was fantastic. First off, they had a shuttle bus running for extra parking which was a quick hop on, hop off. I also appreciated that parking was a reasonable price (especially when you got a shuttle to the venue). It was awesome they allowed you to bring in your own food, especially for those with dietary restrictions. I enjoyed being able to purchase wine and take it to my chair. The venue itself was also great, we had a short walk from the shuttle to the gate and were let in almost immediately. I felt there wasn't a bad seat in the whole venue, sound quality was great. One last thing, they put the merchandise on the side of the stage, so even while waiting in line, you didn't miss the show. All places should do this!

One of the most popular wineries in Woodinville, this place deserves it. While they did increase the wine tasting prices from $25 to $30 for non-members like me, I still had an enjoyable experience. My first visit was a few years back, and this visit still strikes a nice charm. This time, we also got some food, from the flight bites to pair with the wines for the standard tasting to the charcuterie board, all of which were fairly decent. The focus here is more on the wine, which I enjoyed a good amount of them. You start off with complimentary brut, then they hand you 4 small flasks you can pour the wines into that brut wine cup to continue onwards with the tasting. Flight bites were not really worth the $18, and the charcuterie at $30 is a bit steep, though there is a lot of meat there. Nevertheless, my friend and I had an enjoyable experience and with ample seating, we never felt rushed throughout our relaxing experience. Just make sure to make a reservation in advance, as this place is fairly popular and can be booked out if you plan too last minute. However, you are forced to pay 1 pairing per person, so you could chance walk-in outside of that, or just focus on this winery for this day's visitation, as I would always tend to share 1 pairing with a friend so we could get more variety.

Had an amazing time with friends at Chateau Ste Michelle this weekend - our particular server Oleg was such a rockstar and made sure we were taken care of the whole afternoon. The fries and oysters were a treat with our tastings. Great and welcoming environment and thankful they were able to accommodate us even when it was raining.

We got the gluten free charcuterie board and the tasting flight. I definitely recommend reservations. We sat on the patio and they were fully booked

You want to be fancy? Out of all wineries I have been to this place is pretty breathtaking especially for being just a few miles down the road. I truly don't know how I have never been here(I've dropped off my wife and her friends many times). I can see why this is the focal point of wineries in Woodinville. It's like walking onto Royal grounds making your way to the tasting room. We or I did not explore outside of the tasting room as everyone else had been there many, many times. Upon walking into the tasting room we were all greeted by multiple employees. The setting was very cozy and inviting and you could tell why this is the place to be in wine country. Making your way past the check in point to the bar to select your wine you walk through a very large gift shop. From wine trinkets to wine they kind of have everything. Maybe I should have taken more pictures but the inside of the tasting room just has so many different feels. From a warm dining room to a social looking bar feel, it kind of has a little bit of everything. Not to take away from the wine itself because that's how all of this was created in the first place. Nothing is short of anything at this establishment. Kind of like an amusement park for Wine lovers. I had a flight of the reds which zero complaints. Everyone else shared 3 bottles of whites(not my thing). To top it all off we ordered a handful of items from the food menu which were devoured. From the mouth watering clams to the CSM burger, they were all fantastic(and actually a very good price). I will definitely be accompanying anyone that wants to go back here and hopefully catch a concert this summer here(which has been on my bucket list for year).

The winery grounds were lovely and the wine was good, though overpriced. But after the concert, things took a turn. We were quietly chatting under the trees, still a bit tipsy, when security came over to "check on us" and insisted on escorting us to our car. As we waited in the car for the traffic jam to clear out, two more guards came and aggressively shined flashlights into our car like we were doing something wrong. It was only 25 minutes after the show! Instead of letting people sober up or enjoy the space a little longer, security acted like their only goal was to kick everyone out as fast as possible. It completely ruined the vibe and left a sour taste in our mouth. Not the kind of hospitality you'd hope for after a relaxing evening.

Great place for a tasting, light snack or lunch, and or a picnic on the grounds. We were visiting WA and was invited here for wine tasting. Service was great, wine was lovely. Food is ordered separately and was also lovely try the cheese board and pizza!

Mid. Chateau used to be THE spot. The venue used to be THE destination. The popularity got to the heads of those in charge here. The seating, the organized sections of lawn, the "VIP" seating is laughable. Mid level wine offered outside, at full price. VIP is white plastic lawn chairs that are sticky and not set up/spaced out efficiently prior to opening doors. And the food is just mid. You're not close to Marymoore or White River and you sure are nothing like The Gorge, quit pretending and tone everything down a notch. Be better. Do less.

The tour is incredible with sampling along the way. Great wine and beautiful grounds.

MID-SIZE OUTDOOR CONCERT VENUE AND VINEYARD. CLOSE TO SEATTLE. This is really a great place to see a concert. My wife and I have seen James Taylor, The Steve Miller Band and, most recently, the Stray Cats. We also have tickets for The Beach Boys and Winona Judd. You can sit on the grass or buy tickets for some of the reserved seats. We love the Reserved Lawn seating, as the aisles are really wide and the seats are very comfortable with lots of Leg room. And they are not much more expensive than the general admission tickets. The winery sells glasses and bottles of wine right there. The staff is very friendly and members get a discount! There are also plenty of food venues, so you need not bring a picnic basket, although you are allowed to, but be advised: The first time we went, we brought some salami and cheese. Of course, we packed some cheese spreaders. Well, these are considered weapons! "Watch out, he's got a cheese spreader!" Of course, they were confiscated so we had no way to cut out cheese! LOL That said, we learned our lesson and have enjoyed the venue ever Since. We left our home in Los Angeles four years ago and have been searching for a substitute for The Hollywood Bowl. Well, we've found it in the form of this wonderful winery venue. So catch some tickets before they are all gone! Excelsior!

Aesthetically a gorgeous place. Parking was easy, finding the tasting room was easy, and staff were friendly. I wish they would have told us more about the wines, they just gave us the list with descriptions, and the flight holders were awkward to carry. Pricing was steep in my opinion, and the wine frankly isn't very good. They all tasted super similar. I would go back just to enjoy the grounds and a glass on a nice day.

Took a group here for our first Ste. Michelle experience. We rented an igloo, which came with two wines of your choice from a menu of 6 options and a charcuterie plate. You can also order any other wine they have in stock for 20% off. The menu they have the day-of was better than the pre-order menu in my opinion. Despite notifying the front reservations of our arrival, we didn't have anyone to seat us for at least 5 mins so we sat ourselves. Once you get your first order in, you will likely never see your server again. I think they expect you to text the number if you need anything and want to give you space and privacy; that's the best advice I can give to anyone wanting to do the igloo. Jonah was an amazing server and it was a cool weekend activity. If you're looking to do the igloo I recommend a cloudy or rainy day, unless you want to be incubated.

Chateau Ste. Michelle is a beautiful winery with charming grounds that were built in 1912. They have a large open space with a lawn area, stage venue, and visitor center where you can spend some time exploring and walking around. Inside the tasting room are two floors of spaces to try wine tastings. We went to the tasting room and were offered a variety of different wine tasting options. Out of all of them we chose the col solare tasting ($45 per person). Col Solare is a partnership between Washington winemakers and Italian winemakers and an institution that has been around for 600+ years. Together they created a variety of cabernet sauvignon wines made 100% in Washington. We tried the 2018, 2019, and 2020 wines which were all great and our favorite was the 2019. Our server was great (never got his name) in providing information and history of each of the wines. It was a beautiful entrance while driving in and it's a great place for some wine and hang out.

Great setting for wine tasting with beautiful grounds. The good spots require reservations. Tastings are 4 for $30.

Came here for a flight tasting and loved it! Got a few dishes to snack on during the tasting. Our waitress was sweet and certainly saved the best wine for last! I really enjoyed the beet salad, especially the goat cheese! You could tell they used fresh ingredients and loved they used local products. The space for the tasting room is really big and I like how spread apart the tables are. The whole estate is beautiful and well kept. I can't wait to come back in the summer to see all the flowers. All the buildings are close together and are easy to find. They host concerts here which is on my bucket list! It's a great place for a date or with a friend! Truly a great winery!

None of us had ever been to a winery/wine tasting before so this was a super fun experience! I wanted to go for my birthday and every time I would ask someone they would recommend chateau ste Michelle so we decided to come check it out and was not disappointed! The basic wine tasting experience was only $33 I think you got to try 4 wines plus a complementary wine to start with, this was a great deal! They sat us on their patio which was a great place to people watch and enjoy the sun while still being covered by the umbrellas! Our server was also very well versed in the wines he was serving us which was fun to learn about. I always thought I didn't like wine and wanted to just go for the experience but this experience showed me there are great options I've never tried before that I might actually like! I definitely will come again!

We recently came for John Legend's concert. It was good, my wife and I enjoyed our time. The ambiance was pretty chill, we were in the grass area where you can bring your own comfortable chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Some tips: 1. Plan your parking ahead of time, for this concert there was limited onsite parking for $50 and additional parking further (with shuttle service) for $20. The nearby fields also offered parking for $20 towards donations. 2. Go early, depending on where you park there is some walking to through crowds and 5-10min walk to get from the main door to the security line. The security line for us took about 30min. No TSA pre. 3. Make sure to go to their website and checkout what you can and cannot bring with you as this will make the process much smoother. 4. Plan for the weather, it was hot while the sun was out, but it got cold for the last hour for the show.

My husband and I did a wine tasting here with my sister and her husband. Wonderful grounds and a truly beautiful place to do a wine tasting. Nicely decorated for the holidays. Chateau Ste Michelle Winery produces excellent wines, I am particularly fond of their sparkling wine.

Wine Tasting Series, Part 4 Wineries...in the Pacific Northwest? That would have been news to me if it weren't for our friends @jnmgoose, @daphae11, and @fred.mougayer. That group of HT Friends (who have coincidentally never been in a room all together...thus far ) all recommended that we make the time to visit Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and are we glad that someone () finally listened (‍)!!! While the "Wine Tasting Series" is a relatively new one, a clear favorite has emerged. I mean, what is there NOT to like here? The wine selection is extensive (including bubbly options), there is a calendar of live musical performances, their Summer Concert Series features a shocking number of quality musicians, they offer private Chateau Igloos, and they offer a (limited, but) quality diverse menu of food options. Although we didn't have the opportunity during our visit, we'd love to experience their "Bubbly Beats Experience" in the future which features curated song playlists linked to specific wine pairings. Oh, yeah. We are definitely hoping for a return visit. After all, we don't always drink sparkling wine, but when we do, we prefer Chateau Ste. Michelle Rose. And that's...Henry's Take. #pnwwineries

A Washington favorite! The chateau has a great selection of wines here. Their tasting room is huge and has plenty of space for big groups. The outside seating is really nice, especially in the summer time. I have been here in the early winter before and we reserved the igloo to sit in. That was a fun experience enjoying some good wine and charcuterie with some girlfriends. These igloos become quite popular during the holidays. If you haven't checked it out yet, you should! Take your family/friends:)

This place is gorgeous, spacious, great wine and wine pairings, decent service, what's not to like?

We visited Chateau Ste Michelle Winery for lunch on 4/26/24 and it was such a pleasant experience. The property was so lovely and quiet, which made the overall experience so relaxing. Once we got inside to the winery/lunch area, we were overwhelmed with the amount of wine choices they had. Racks and racks of bottles you can choose from to either take home or enjoy there. We grabbed a bottle of Cabernet to enjoy with our Parmesan Fries, Flight Bites, Shrimp & Grits, and Flatbread. All of the staff members were so helpful and friendly (since it was our first time). I will definitely keep this place in mind for future Washington trips.

Walked in on a busy day but was instantly approached by a nice gentleman who walked us over to the bar and sat us down for a wonderful time. It's so vibrant and beautiful inside.

Came on beautiful Saturday afternoon. The weather was perfect. Pros: -Beautiful Grounds -Not Crazy Expensive -Really great food - high quality, fresh, and nicely assembled / thought out. The Burrata and Tomato board ($30) and Chateau Cheese Board ($30) were solid. -Tastings for $30 Cons: -Commercialized feel, some will like this though -First come first serve style seating (unless you have a reservation) so kind you will have to be lucky to get a seat if it is crowded. The entire process of getting seating is sort of confusing, to be honest.

I loved this place !! The ambiance , the wine , the service , all 10/10. I made a reservation about 3 weeks in advance for a wine tasting and I'm glad I did because this place gets packed. I was with my toddler and they allowed her inside while my party of 3 tasted some wines . We had 4 of their top picks , all delicious but I'm a Sauvignon blanc type of gal and so I asked to try their horse heaven Sauvignon blanc and it was delicious. I had to take 2 bottles home with me and I live in NJ! Since we did the wine tasting we did get 15% off our bottles. We also decided to do the food pairing with the wine and choose the flight bites. They are literally bite size but all paired well with the wines and were delicious . I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that comes to visit or is in the area .

Maddie!!!! This manager was sooooo attentive and working her butt off so much I couldn't tell she wasn't one of the regular working staff. The live music here was top notch and the wine of course spectacular. I would hands down go back!!!!

Super disappointed. In my Woodinville research, this came up as a must stop and I was expecting a beautiful historical French chateau style place. It was a rainy Nov day, so the reservations were indoor, and I was startled to walk into a tasting room that started with a gift shop and then felt like a food court at a Vegas hotel. Super commercial, no ambiance. All 4 wines in the Feature Flight tasting were bad (and I liked everything at other wineries before this). Not much interest or overview from our server as we were just one table of many. No food options offered. To make matters worse after some time passed, we still had a decent amount of pours left when someone came by to inform us we have to leave in 10 mins (aka two hours before closing) for a private event! No one mentioned this when we prepaid the reservation ...or when we were checked in ...or when we were seated. All in all, a massive letdown and I would fully recommend skipping unless weather is nice and you are here for the outdoor grounds, which seemed nice.

Went to a paid tasting of Artist series wine. Great quality and satisfying. Came with a small cheese plate. Overall very enjoyable and no pressure to buy bottles. I highly recommend it.

What a stunning place! The atmosphere, the people and of course, the wine are all amazing. I can't wait to come back during the summertime!

I loved this winery!! I honestly had low expectations for the Woodinville wineries, having grown up with Napa Valley as my standard, but I thought Chateau Ste Michelle was amazing and comparable to some of the ones I've been to in Napa. The grounds were beautiful, and on our walk to the tasting room we passed by groups of people just sitting on the grassy lawns and having a picnic and just enjoying the sunshine. The indoor tasting room was also pretty as well. Our server was nice and friendly, and I also thought that the wine itself in our Feature Flight tasting was really good, with generous pours. Overall, I had an excellent experience, and it won't be long before I'm back to try their other selections!

My friend and I spent a beautiful, gloomy afternoon here. The Winery grounds are peaceful, welcoming and I can only imagine how fun it would be to catch a concert there in the summer. We walked in without reservations and were welcomed in quickly and given options for tastings, individual glasses or just lunch. We did a classic tasting and had some lunch; getting the cheese board and a salad with chicken. Service was great and the gift shop has great snacks, books and household items. They also sell Fran's chocolates!

My jaw dropped when I walked into this place! Endless options and loved the gift shop entrance. We were greeted by the hostess and they asked what we were looking for in tastings. We wanted a variety so we were guided to the Enoteca upstairs. James was our winery host and really helped assist us in andwering our questions and making sure we knew about the different options and tastings. I REALLY enjoyed 14 Hands options from dessert to dinner pairings. My husband fell in love with Erath the pinor. This stop is a must see!

Had a fabulous time doing a pick your own flight with Jason upstairs in Enoteca! They have all kinds of wine flights, even pairing them with food. The ambiance was fun and light hearted. All walks of life were in there. The gals up front and the staff in general were super nice and attentive.

I joined their 4 bottle wine club and both times was sent duplicates of the wine so really only 2 varieties. My friend has been member for years and never gotten duplicate. When I called to inquire they were rude and dismissive. For the price it was sub par wine and service.

First time doing a wine tasting and Jake was freaking amazing. He was very knowledgeable about wines. He was very friendly yet professional. He was attentive, available and very accommodating. The wines were excellent. The atmosphere was awesome. This was a great first experience.

Actually more like a 3.5 stars. But I didn't get full experience bc I was just here for the Beabadoobee concert, so idk about the actual winery part. That being said, beautiful scenery, very organized, lots of staff directing people. However, I think their stage could have been taller and wider, especially for how large the crowd area was. Also a big screen above the stage showing the singer would have been perfect!! Bc it was sometimes hard to see the stage (I had lawn tickets but still, I should be able to see)

What an amazing Winery , tour and tasting! The gardens are absolutely stunning! The staff is super delightful and the wine is, as expected, Amazing! If you only visit one winery in Seattle then this is the one. Relax in a comfortable space and enjoy your wine selections, maybe even take some home!

We had a great wine tasting experience at the Chateau. If you are coming to woodinville for the full wine experience I think this is the place to visit. The grounds are beautiful, there are many seating options both inside and out (so I highly recommend looking online and making a reservation) and their team here was really nice. Joseph was the best. He went above and beyond answering our questions and provided a great experience for us. We had a group of 6 and only one person in our party actually loves wine. By the end of our time here, we each had a favorite and learned a little something along the way. He was ready for each question and made the experience a lot of fun, he even gave us a fun little tasting challenge at the end which we all were really into. We came without reservations and waited a little over 30 min for a table. We were pleasantly surprised to find we could order a glass at the counter while we waited around so you're never thirsty and the time just flies by.

We visited the winery last summer with my family. I originally wanted to do a tasting and/or try out some different flights of wine, but we arrived about 45 minutes before closing and unfortunately did not have the time for it. Instead, we made our way to their incredibly large tasting room and perused the area. There were various sections upstairs and downstairs with well appointed seating areas and IG worthy spots. We browsed their wall of wines that provided a wide selection of bottles and chose a handful to taste test. They gave us some cups and we opted to enjoy our drinks outside and soak in some fresh air during a lovely summer afternoon which many people were doing as well. We found ourselves a small table outside and enjoyed each drink. They all tasted nice and smooth and we were able to finish a few bottles which set us up nicely for our next destination (dinner). Highly recommend a stop here if you're in the area or interested in doing some wine tasting. It's lovely and surely has something for everyone. I only wish we had more time to do a tour or check out the other buildings.

Such a beautiful place to go. Great food and service. I like a lot that's winery I will come back definitely .

This was a stellar experience. Yes, their wine is in every grocery store. They are a huge producer and an icon of Washington wine. The property is beautiful, both the grounds and the buildings. We signed up for the tour and had a very well done food and wine pairing. Our guide was very knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic. It is well worth a visit

Unfortunately, this place has gotten much worse than before. This used to be my favorite wine tasting place, but after today, this will be my least favorite. First of all, i didn't have a reason to get kicked out from a tasting room. This white lady with glasses stopped me at the entrance, telling me the tables are all full. I was going in to order a wine tasting and was going to sit outside anyway. And then i saw other caucasians walking in like no problem. Also the way she said the tables are full was rude and not very welcoming. Well i hope you get to work there for a long time, lady. $25 bucks per person for mediocre 4 wine tasting was also mehhh. We got here at 3 pm and they said they are closing the bar at 3:30 pm, so we didn't even get to enjoy it and had to rush to chug so we can complete the tasting. Why do you say you close at 5 pm if the bar stop serving at 3:30 pm? Do not mislead customers. After today's service, i don't think i will want to come back here. Rather choose a new wine tasting place somewhere else where it's worth spending money. Do not recommend this place no more.