J. Bookwalter Tasting Studio Woodinville

Ok this is strictly off service and feeling like it was way too expensive. Came here with 5 friends. The wine was actually good, not great but good. So there were two options for flights a $30 flight and a $35 flight. The $35 flight was accompanied by chocolates. With a $40 wine purchase your tasting was free. Once we ordered our $35 wine with chocolate flight and had our first pour our, host mentions that if we purchased a bottle of wine to waive the tasting, the chocolates would have to be charged separately because they technically weren’t included in waiving the tasting fee. At that point it was kind of too late to back out. We wish they would have informed us ahead of time especially since we had been wine tasting all day and had spent some cash. So all of just hoped the chocolates were reasonable in price. The chocolates were tasty but honestly we all dropped $70 to a $100 for this tasting because of being nickel and dimmed. Probably won’t be back unfortunately. Way too expensive for a chocolate and wine tasting

This bistro has fantastic service and is dog friendly! They brought Lucy the dog some water, and had a secret kids menu. My husband and I loved our meals. The best part was the truffle aoli that came with the frités. I was only a little disappointed in the amount of local wine on the menu, but the Brút Rosé and Blood Orange Cider were both very good.

My husband and I spontaneously decided to try a wine tasting in the Woodinville area and blindly picked this place. Well, we are HOOKED! The outdoor seating is pretty scenic during sunset, though cold. We chose the Reader wine tasting for our first time. Our server, Josh, is so friendly and energetic and just ON IT! He brings wines like clockwork and takes time to explain each one so we know what to look for. This was only our second wine tasting so that’s very helpful. The wines themselves are tasty, smooth, and distinct. We actually went away with a bottle of their merlot. It was so enjoyable to sit in the crisp Fall sunset, drinking new local wines and reflecting on life. We heard from another patron that their wine club is actually worth trying as well so we might hop on that. Thank you, Bookwalter!

We recently hosted a fundraising event at J. Bookwalter and had an incredible experience from start to finish. John, the manager, was fantastic in the lead-up — always quick to answer our questions and even on hand the night of the event to help with small tweaks that kept everything running smoothly. Jessica and her fellow wine steward were amazing during the event itself, handling all the inevitable chaos with calm professionalism and even helping with on-the-spot decision making. The space was beautiful, the team was outstanding, and they made hosting an event there truly seamless. We can’t recommend J. Bookwalter enough for anyone looking to rent a venue for a special event.

Came up to finally experience this beautiful location, so happy I did. Jessica did such a great job hosting us and was extremely knowledgeable. Chocolate+ tasting pairing was FANTASTIC. Highly recommend!

I enjoyed my wine tasting here, it was outdoors under a tent on a nice day, so that helped. I'm not a big wine drinker, but the winetender picked out a few she thought I might like based on what I told them. And they were mostly right, the sweeter wines were fun to taste. We also got some sharable plates w/ Hummus, cheese, charcuterie, etc and they were great. Definitely hit the spot.

Overview: Good wine tasting room. It seems to be among the more popular ones in the Woodinville wine tasting area. They cater to both casual and serious wine drinkers. They serve snacks as well. They have indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking a parking lot and street. Context: We went around 4 PM on a summer Saturday. Tastings: They have three tiers of 2 oz. wine tastings - $12 basic tier (3 wines), $20 luxury tier (4-5 wines), $20 premium tier (2 wines, special single vineyard of $100+ wines). The glasses are tapered at the top and made all of the wines smell perfumey. Wafting is probably the best way to smell the wines. The basic tier is either all white and rosé, all red, or a mix. The wines were quite nice, with balanced acidity and body. We were told that all of the wines were produced by a guy who is leaving to start his own vineyard. Starting next year, wine profiles may be different, but I am optimistic about quality. The luxury tier was comparable to the basic tier in terms of quality (in my opinion). The main difference seemed to be that the luxury tier wines were mostly from single or few vineyards while the basic tier usually had fruit from various vineyards. The premium tier consisted of primarily (95%+) cabernet sauvignon wines that were picked from single vineyards from grapes that were grown closest to the wine (meaning ripest grapes). At $10 per pour, these wines may seem expensive, but for the two wines we tried you could definitely taste the differences in terroir. Just completely different profiles for very similar compositions. I highly recommend this tasting for wine lovers. Value: These prices were comparable to other wine rooms in the area - ~$4 per pour, or $20 for 4-5 wines. Wine rooms usually waive a tasting with the purchase of a certain amount of bottles. 3 bottles to waive a basic tasting or $50+ purchase of wine to waive a luxury tasting. The value isn't as great on these deals as at other places (which is usually the purchase of a single or two wines of any price waives a tasting). Service: Water was initially stingy, but once we started asking for water more aggressively, they came by and gave us more more frequently. :) Our server was fairly knowledgeable about the winery and some of the wines, but you can find spec sheets online for the basic wines and they will provide paper copies for the luxury and premium wines upon request. All of the workers were constantly moving and busy, but they seemed to enjoy the work. We were kindly told that outside food was not allowed, but they sell their own nuts and small snacks as well. Overall: We ended up buying 3 bottles of wine. Most wines were dry or semi-dry styles and acidity was balanced very well. We would go again, despite the busy-ness because all of the wines were delicious. Service was good overall, but I think they should invest in a water tank. 4.5/5 would go again.

Hands-down our favorite! The atmosphere is chill and welcoming, perfect for unwinding with friends. The wines are bold and flavorful, and we loved the storytelling behind each bottle. Don’t miss their food menu too — it pairs beautifully!

This place is wonderful! All of the reds we tried were 10/10. I've never felt like I wanted to sign up for a membership so quickly! The staff were just as impressive as the wine. Everyone was incredibly warm and welcoming, stopping by to check in and say hello. They went above and beyond by showing so much love to our two dogs, treats, pets, and genuine kindness all around. I'll absolutely be returning sometime soon

I absolutely loved doing a tasting here. They weren't quite open yet but they invited us in anyways. The tasting experience was lovely and the wines were some of the best we tried. The tasting room is quaint but comfortable.

Positives: -The wine is generally par for the course in Washington with a few standouts from their cellar collection. -nice outdoor seatings and vibe Negatives: -Really poor service. We did not receive ANY information about ANY of the wine in our flight beyond the grape varietal, which I could've found out myself by reading the label on the bottle. -At the end of the experience, we were incorrectly charged for two glasses of wine which we did not drink, and the itemized receipt was not shown so it was not until we were checking the email receipt after we already left the store that we realize we were charged incorrectly and had to leave dinner and drive back. Mild verbal apology was given, we were refunded as due, but nothing was done to make up for the inconvenience....

This place never disappoints!! Perfect place to be for some wine tasting. With the weather lately you can sit inside or enjoy their gorgeous patio outdoors. You can choose a tasting or grab bottles. Wine here is 10/10. I do love their reds but with the weather lately I'm definitely enjoying their rośe. Service here is exceptional, regardless of how busy this place gets you will see the team here smiling and pouring away. Jessica is a rockstar !! Knowledgeable on the wine , has awesome recommendations and is always on her A-game. You can see her walking around and pouring away and ensuring all the tables are in a good spot. You can also bring your snacks to the winery here or order from next door. Great location for events or larger parties. They also have trivia nights so check their website as well.

Came here again for another Yelp tasting and ended up buying a bottle to take home. This time I chose a bottle of the 4th Edition, vintage 2020 with grapes from Conner Lee Vineyard. This mostly a white with Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. The flavor is nice with notes of different fruits. This place is super pretty inside with both indoor and outdoor heated seating and more. Great staff as well.

This was a great place to stop and have some wine tasting. We ended up leaving with several bottles. I have to say that the Service Mike provided was excellent! He was very detailed and thorough when explaining the difference wines during our tasting. I will definitely be back the next time in Washington. Your friend from Desert Rock Winery in Scottsdale.

We had such a great time here! The wine tasting lasted around an hour. We went at 3 pm, and it was a quiet, relaxing environment with beautiful views. The servers were super friendly and did a great job introducing each wine. They can also accommodate large groups, I'll bring my friends here again!

We love our tasting experiences at J. Bookwalter! We have been members since 2020 when my husband joined in a move to impress me when we first started dating. And it worked! Their wines are rich, complex, and age beautifully. It's hard not to open a bottle right away, but if you can sit on them for a couple years, they just get better and better. Their library series wines are phenomenal - especially the Volume 11 - don't miss it! The service at J Bookwalter is always fantastic and the winery is always beautifully decorated. Bonus: the are open 7 days a week and have lots of outdoor seating, both uncovered and covered/heated!

Here for a Yelp event and decided to buy two bottles of their 2022 READERS SAUVIGNON BLANC which we found to be delightfully crisp, fruity, and refreshing. Who knew grapefruit essence would really make the taste so appealing?! The staff always are nice and the vibe is pleasantly chill. We have been here before for other Yelp events and also purchased wine for home because we enjoyed them so much. We already know we will be back to enjoy more wine in the future!

Two friends and I booked a reservation for a Saturday at noon on the patio. Since the weather turned out to be cloudy, there weren't many customers sitting outside. Normally, tables are reserved for up to 90 minutes, but since the patio wasn't full, they kindly let us sit there and catch up with each other for a few hours. The studio offers two different tastings - the Reader's Tasting ($15) and Luxury Tasting ($25). Each one comes with five wines. Our server explained that the wines in the Reader's set can be found in retailers, whereas I believe the ones in the Luxury set are their reserve wines. I got the Luxury tasting which came with two white wines and three red wines. It started off with 100% Chardonnay and ended with 100% Syrah. While I'm not a wine aficionado, I enjoyed trying the variety and did my best to detect the flavors as described on the menu. Their food options were pretty slim and we ordered three of their snack items to share. Contrary to earlier Yelp reviews, they no longer allow you to bring outside food in. + Parmesan Crisps ($6): These were prepackaged from the vendor, Joyful Bakery. They were thin, salty and nice to munch on. + Hummus & Pita Bread ($6): Triangles of lightly toasted pita bread and some crackers came served alongside a small cup of red pepper hummus. The cup of hummus was tiny, so you could only spread a super thin layer on the bread. I thought it would have come with at least a small bowl of it. + Patio "Picknick" ($15): This snack kit included Calabrese salami, provolone cheese, olives, fig jam and four small packs of crackers. I enjoyed the salami and cheese, but this item seemed pretty overpriced for what you get. The service was great! Our server poured each sample one at a time rather than in a "flight" style all at once. I could tell he was really passionate about wine as he energetically described each one. There were only two servers for all guests, so they had to constantly monitor all the tables outside and inside to judge when each person was ready for their next pour. The patio is perfect for sunny days as they have tables with umbrellas and also a tent with about six tables if you want some extra shade. Additionally, there is plenty of parking unlike some of the other wine spots in the area. My friends and I had a nice time here enjoying a little wine, each other's company and the springtime weather.

The very knowledgeable staff was excellent in providing all of the details of the grapes and wine we tasted. They were friendly and welcoming and the prices are very fair given the higher quality of the wines we tasted. Their very economical 2022 Readers Rose was exceptional without being too sweet. The 2021 Chapter 12 was one of the best wines that I have tasted in quite some time, just excellent. A beautiful patio area and one part was tented as well if weather is iffy. We were not crowded which was great also. We will be back and bring some friends next time! Highly recommended!

I love this tasting studio in woodinville! It is such a nice place to sit outside in the sun and enjoy good vibes and wine! Also they have a fun book club each month! Who wouldn't want to drink wine and talk about a good book? This tasting studio has a few fire pits outside on the patio too that makes me excited to come back on a summer night with the girls and just hang out. Also feel free to bring your doggos! They are dog friendly out on the patio.

J Brookwalter stood out for my little wine tasting friends for a few reasons. While the ambiance is fairly basic and nothing of great note the service and the wine was delightful. I very much appreciated that we had options here. I opted for the Readers Tasting while my friends tried the Luxury Tasting. They very much enjoyed their wines trading tasting notes and discussing flavors. The staff here was very engaging. They told us the history, the grapes, the vineyard. They told us stories and asked us where we had gone. It was a very welcoming environment which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I've been a member of Maryhill for years but never made it to J Bookwalter until yesterday during the Yelp event. I'm not a rose gal but theirs wasn't too bad. My favorite was the Conflict that had chocolate and cherry notes. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable and I walked away with a few bottles to enjoy at home. I love small boutique wineries and this one definitely has the perfect boutique winery feel. I'll be back soon

We had reservations for a party of 8 for June 19th to see Brian James play. We didn't realize the seating would be outside & several people didn't bring sweaters or coats. John, the manager, was very accommodating in moving our table to an area near the band and out of the wind. We ordered food from The Bistro at Hollywood Schoolhouse next door which was delivered to our table. We enjoyed 4 bottles of the wineries great 2021 Readers Merlot while enjoying the music. The service was great even though the waiters were kept very busy with the large crowd. We will definitely return again this summer for a wine tasting and to enjoy more music out on their large patio.

Such a fun theme. It feels like they could really amplify the storytelling in their website. Their employees live the product and love books. They even have a book club paired with one of their wines, which was fun. I only found a sav blanc I liked. All the others were not my favorite. The location is pretty subtle on the outside. It's in the parking lot on the backside of the Maryhill Tasting brick building.

J Bookwalter Tasting Studio is a great place for some wine and company. The atmosphere really is the winner here, as it seemed to be the place to hang out at on a Friday evening. My friend and I did some wine tasting on a Friday afternoon and stopped at J Bookwalter for a tasting. They offer two different tastings: the readers and the reserve. The readers tasting is a more basic tasting with classic wines versus the reserve, which offers wines that are more bold. My friend and I each tried the readers tasting, which came with six different wines: one rose, two whites and three reds. Of all the wines, I liked the cabernet sauvignon the most, as it had the most body than the others we tasted. I found that these wines were approachable, so would be great for someone trying to figure out their favorite kind of wine or someone who doesn't often drink wine. Staff was very friendly, and I loved that they were dog-friendly! The outdoor space was really nice too, as it was large, with many tables and chairs, and a fire pit. You can make reservations ahead of time, which I was able to do so via e-mail, and was responded back to the same day. J Bookwalter is a great place to kick back, relax, with a glass of wine on a sunny day.

Delightful and engaging staff enjoys sharing their delightful wines. This fantastic space is great for groups( make a reservation if more than 4 people) or by your self tastings. They have beautiful in door and out door seating and access to food near by allows for a fuller service kind of experience. Grab a friend and check them out. .

So if you love juicy amazing WA wines, this is the place for you! They have the best Syrah around. Both the Readers Syrah and Antagonist are amazing. If you want a spicy and juicy wine, Conflict is for you (my personal favorite). We are members here and love coming over for a glass of wine, wine tasting, and buying a few bottles of the Readers Syrah! Pro Tips: Woodinville is biking distance from Redmond! Take the trail up! Wine bottles also fit on the water bottle spot of your bike, at least puts do! ;)

Just did a mystery dinner. It was so much fun. Could have been more clear with what the objective was but had a great time dressing up. Wine is okay! The staff that put this on they are amazing!!!

Covid safe wine tasting with friendly staff and generous pours for tasting. As you enter, there is a hand sanitizer and they asked the usual covid symptom questions before seating us. They had indoor and outdoor seating. They have a large outdoor seating. They had 5 different wines to taste as part of their regular tasting menu. Beautiful glasses used to serve the tasting. Their red wines tend to have plum notes and my palate isn't the biggest fan of plum taste. Overall, a lovely experience. They were also friendly to recommend ordering and bringing food from the bistro next door. The bistro's food was awesome and quick service for pickup for appetizers!

I love J Bookwalter for their red wines. The Antagonist, Conflict, suspense, and Protagonist are Devine. The absolute best is the Volume 7 and Chapter 8. The staff are always friendly and their newly remodeled tasting room is nice. Love the outdoor fireplace and heaters with the seating area. Join the wine club to get great wines and the reserve tasting when you go in.

Loved it here. The outdoor patio was beautiful with plenty of seating. They're both dog and child friendly which makes it a nice option to come out on a sunny and warm day with the family. They have a wonderful selection of wines here and we ordered Riesling and Rosè to continue the party. I decided to switch it up and tried the Riesling but it was so incredibly sweet. I had a tiny sip of the Rosè and it was good. But it took me nearly the whole time we were here to finish the Riesling and I don't like wasting! Don't get me wrong, it was good Riesling! It just was a lot sweeter than what I wanted at this point in the afternoon. Staff is super welcoming and make great recommendations. They have a nice selection of light snacks available up front. Really good option if you want to be outside in the sun! Located right near a lot of other awesome places to hop to.

Very disappointed in our tasting experience with J Bookwalter today. We are passport holders so I know that can skew some experiences. We arrived 15 minutes early to our tasting time while the tasting room was not very busy and the business definitely picked up while we were there. We opted to not pay extra for the full tasting flight and just do the 2 with our passport. We were poured the first and sat at our table and ignored for 35 minutes. We watched as the two older gentlemen sat and served tables around us for this time, even some getting multiple pours. Eventually, I had to go inside and ask for the 2nd pour and was given about an ounce of wine for one of our two glasses and a whole lotta attitude. Honestly if I would have known how we were going to be treated I would have valued my time at another winery instead of J Bookwalter. We have been to about 20 wineries/ tasting rooms with our passport and this was our first experience of poor service given the passport.

My fiancé and I decided to give this place a try as it was on our wine passport. Our server gave us the first three pours, and then completely ignored us. I'm not sure if it was because he just got busy with other customers or because we're not club members or what. Either way, he served everyone else inside the room and outside on the patio. After waiting 20 minutes for our next pour, we gave up and left. It's sad because the wines we did get to try were good, and we really wanted to like this place. However, after such poor service we will not be returning, nor will we purchase their wines in the future.

This was my favorite tasting studio that we visited. I loved the clean and crisp venue that still had a homey feeling. The staff was so incredibly friendly and outgoing that we stayed quite a while just chatting with the staff. They were very helpful and knowledgeable with the wines served. I loved that there was outside seating with a cute fire pit for warmer weather. They had a big parking lot with free parking so that was great and they offered a coat rack so you could be comfortable without fussing with winter clothing. The couches and other seating was very comfortable and the wine was delicious. My favorite was the Sauvignon Blanc. I highly recommend stopping by if you want a very enjoyable wine experience.

A lovely smaller tasting room in Woodinville. A terrific Chardonnet (Double Plot) for those who hate Chardonnet - so clean and fruity and fresh! And really good reds. (Cute new labels, too!) Super service (very friendly and knowledgeable) and a great monthly book club as well for fans of speculative writing, mystery, and poetry!

Our favorite winery in Woodinville! Amazing service and great wine! We always have a great time when we go!

First time visiting and tasting at Bookwalter. The tasting menu offered 2 whites and 3 reds; all of which were lovely! We went home with the Black label chardonnay and the Protagonist. It is normally $60/bottle, was offered for $40 so we decided to snatch it up. There are so many tasting rooms and it's always fun driving through town and picking a few new ones (and a couple favourites) to try out during the day's visit.

Such a great experience! This was my first time in woodenville and I'm an idiot and expected Napa/Sonoma but we're in Seattle! The waitress was very attentive and knew who's glass to fill even though some of the party arrived late. There is food you can order at the cafe next door. It was nice that they delivered your food to your table. I'd highly recommend!

Excellent wines. Super knowledgeable staff. Felt very covid safe outside by their huge fireplace. Huge parking lot. We will 100% go back!!!

Two tasting options: basic, and reserve. Great snacks menu. Great variety of wine. We tasted the basic option and were still impressed with quality and variety. All wines are named somehow related to books/literature which was very fun. Large spacious tasting room with some couches. Large patio area. Not one to miss if you have the passport. I certainly hope to be back.

Met Kevin, he's awesome. You can get food from the Bistro. It is halfway decent. Cool place to post up, they have their own parking and there are other places in the same spot. Big area to sit, top 10 places in Woodinville to check out.

Wine & wine! Great open spot? Check!! Selection of red, white and rose? Check! Stunning outdoor seating area?! Check!! Many afternoons spent here for passions and non occasions??? Check check check!! Their Rose is beautiful! Tastings are super affordable at $10! And bottles are even better. That parking lot outside is reserve for the winery next door as well and can get busy. But it's worth the hassle! I'm a huge fan of their cab-sauvgs and that outdoor seating area!! Many sunnny/ rainy afternoons are spent here! Love that stunning and spacious outdoor area! Add wine, birthdays, girls day!! It's the spot!!

We are regulars here. Fabulous wine and fabulous staff. Dog friendly, people friendly what more can you ask. We love Sue; and the have the most very wine educated staff.

I attended a private family event at this winery (which included children and grandparents) and the staff treated our party rudely from the moment we arrived. My parents arrived first to decorate the private room with a few birthday decorations for the party. During this time, the staff made my parents feel as if they were a bother to the staff, to the point where my parents thought there must be some mix up with the reservation and weren't actually supposed to be there. When asked, the staff confirmed we did have the room but emphasized we only had it for two hours. However, when the reservation was made over the phone, we were ensured we had the room until closing (more than two hours) - we asked about the time specifically and were reassured there would be no problem. Once our friends and family began arriving, the staff, including a woman who introduced herself as the manger, became increasingly unfriendly toward our guests. It actually felt like our party was being targeted by the staff unfairly. Here are the reasons why we felt that way: The bar area was full of other customers (not related to our party) and it was quite loud throughout the entire bar area (I certainly don't have a problem with that - everyone's having a good time), including 3 barking dogs (one of the dogs was even aggressive toward one of the children in our party), yet it was our party that the manager later claimed (after we had paid) that we had been too loud. This made no sense given the environment as a whole and the makeup of our party (a family event that included children). Later, we discovered we actually were being targeted by the manager as she went out of her way to call ahead to another business after she overheard that we were planning to visit in order to "warn" them of us. This action is appalling and totally unacceptable behavior - there was nothing that warranted what now was clearly an attack on us. To do something like this made no sense at all. We were simply being bullied by the staff from this winery. If there was such a problem that would justify something like this, we were never told of the offending behavior in the eyes of the staff and therefore never allowed the opportunity to correct the situation. This didn't happen, most likely because there was nothing legitimate to their claims of us that would withstand follow up questions. Our party spent a lot of money at this winery yet we were treated rudely, disrespectfully, and unprofessionally. Never in my life have I, or the others in our party, been treated so poorly. There are so many other wineries in Woodinville that value their customers, optimizes for a great customer experience, and simply treats people as human beings. J Bookwalter does not share these core business values. I will never again return to this winery and I highly recommend you skip J Bookwalter when visiting Woodinville if you want to be treated with decency.

Crowded and (painfully) brightly lit with loud music that made it difficult to have a conversation. Perhaps it was an unusual night. Rainy, so the outside area was not open. Great if you prefer mixing in a loud crowd, rather than enjoying wine-tasting with relaxed conversation. (We prefer the latter.) Despite the crowd the wait staff quickly noticed us and offered us wine. However, given the loud and bright ambiance, we declined and quickly fled.

Great Tuesday afternoon for some double gold award-winning red wine at J Bookwalter. Tons of space for groups both inside and out. Ability to order food nextdoor to make a great afternoon even better. They also have the best Chardonnay around, I'm not a Chardonnay fan generally but theirs is delicious! Great spot in Woodinville!!

Tricked at check out with charges that they mentioned after we tasted. Brad shame on you. We shared with you what we had been doing today. This will be shared to our friends.

My favorite tasting room in Woodinville! Large ordering station, banquet rooms and great ambiance, incredible outdoor seating area with cozy seats, fireplaces and beautiful decor. The winery in Tri-Cities is the best in the state and this compares very well in the level of quality and comfort. The wines are great and not snooty/over-priced.

On a day of winery visits, Bookwalter stood out above others! There were many delicious wines from the Columbia Valley in Washington. One of my favorites was Subplot No 30 - a 2013 red wine. The winery also has a magnificent arrangement with the Hollywood Bistro next door to provide lunch on request. Important for a day of tastings! A truly memorable part of my day!

First time at J. Bookwalter and what a great experience! They have a nice (COVID-safe) set up outside with heaters for those especially cold days. The wine is great, but the service is excellent. Kevin made our experience truly wonderful. He spent just the right amount of time describing the wines and explaining the different winemaking regions in Washington, while allowing us to explore each of the wines ourselves. Can't recommend this place enough. We'll definitely be back!

This is our summer go to spot.I almost hate writing this review because its my fave and I don't want it to be packed when people find out how fun it is. In the summer you can do S'mores on an outside fire pit. Over a half a dozen sunsets with wine at this cozy tasting room, I am truly a fan. The staff is very friendly and the ambiance does not get much better; that combined with great wine and a simple setting to gather with friends and eat and drink and that's that. Plus, if you are touring Woodinville wines, there are at least 4 more tasting rooms within walking distance from here.

What an incredible tasting room! It was a warm sunny Saturday and they had the sliding doors up and the wine beckoned us in to try. I'm so very glad we did because I have a new Red Blend favorite! Yes and it's only $20 reg or $15 wine club. That would be the Subplot. Last Saturday we tried both the 22 and newly released 23. Of course the 22 is incredible as it in nicely aged at this point but I like where the 23 is headed for sure! They say it will be best from 2012-2018. The subplot is a complex but incredible blend of Cab, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Cab Franc and Petite Verdot. Granted the 22 has more Malbec and Cab Franc which is why I probably adore it so, I love the bite of a Franc! The 23 has more Petite Verdot and very little Cab Franc so will end up with a more fruity finish, still good but I know I'll prefer the 22 in the end, thus I better get back there stat! However both vintages are amazing and they use a varied aging process for each of the grapes that lend to their complexity and character. An amazing wine for the price! The Tasting Studio itself is a gorgeous industrial type space with long family style tables with lots of seating to inspire one to sit down and enjoy the fruits of their labor. This could make a great place for an intimate party setting as well. The accent is dark stained wood and reds which give a dramatic feel against the pebble rock floors. The long tasting bar welcomes you and the pourers were knowledgeable and great hosts. The best part was they were also welcoming to our 4 legged companion, of which everyone knows, this will win me over every time! They had a great selection of whites but all in all the Subplot stole my heart and lasted the longest in my memory banks.

J Bookwalter is a winery out in Richland, and while they do not age their wines in Woodinville, they do have a tasting room as part of the Hollywood School complex, sharing the space with 3 other wineries. I never heard of the winery until we tried a glass of their Subplot no 26 at Bluwater Bistro in our neighborhood, and we were hooked. So when we saw that they had a tasting room in Woodinville, we stopped by. The tasting room is small, but there is a nice patio that just opened which is lovely in the summer. The tasting fee is $10 for 5 pours so it's in line with most places, and they will waive the fee with a purchase of $35 or more. It was my first time to J Bookwalter and the Hollywood School, but will definitely be back. It's a neat space and with four wineries in a row, very convenient!

A-MAZING Wines. Loved The Conflict hands down. Protagonist was pretty good too but I am definitely more of a Conflict girl. The tasting room is small, a studio like the title suggestions but definitely great wines that to check out.

What a great tasting studio in Woodinville. We came during the Thursday wine walk. Their wines were great. We ended up coming back after the wine walk and getting a bottle of wine. I'm not a wine afficionado, but I enjoyed their reds. The Conflict was mighty tasty and that was my fave. I also tried the Subplot No. 27 (?) and I liked that one a lot as well. We sat in their large outdoor seating area. We had a group of six and sat comfortably in large, cushy chairs. We ordered food from the food truck right outside. The food was AMAZING. Note: They do charge a corkage fee if you buy their wine and drink it there. If I'm not mistaken, corkage fees are usually charged if you bring outside wine to an establishment. But if you buy the wine there, they usually don't charge it. But it may be different at wineries...? I have no idea. It was also kind of funny because it was a screw top, so they charged us to unscrew the wine we bought from them to drink there. Oh well.

Elise and Kevin made our visit yesterday amazing. What a friendly staff. The wine was all first rate. We were impressed with the whole venue

The new outdoor menu and fish tacos were incredible as was the service and of course fine wine.