Sparkman Cellars

Went to a wine dinner that featured Sparkman, loved the wines, and decided to visit and taste more of their lineup. Craig Walker, who presented the wines at the dinner, helped arrange a tasting and tour at their Woodinville location. They had just completed harvest and we got a chance to talk to the winemaker and see the production area. The tasting area is really beautiful, and the wines speak for themselves - hard to choose a favorite! I highly recommend visiting Sparkman. Thanks, Craig, for your great hospitality and a wonderful visit! We'll be back.

My wife and I went to this as a gift from our Granddaughter. We didn't know what to expect. We were thrilled by the performance and the quality of the music. The venue was subdued and was quiet and peaceful. The music was unamplified so I didn't have to wear my earplugs. I recommend it.

Absolutely amazing! My husband and i went to the Candlelight Concert for our anniversary and LOVED it! Expressive, friendly and masterful musicians! The candles casted the room in a soft orange and flickered gently. We were able to take photos and videos during the last song. The ONLY problem was the tiny, unpadded seating. Near the end my husband and I were both readjusting constantly to find a more comfortable position. I would LOVE to go back for another one of their concerts but maybe with a puffer jacket to sit on so I can be completely immersed and comfortable.

Such a fantastic performance of some of Nirvana's best tracks! We had a great time & loved our photo shoot. The wine & venue were amazing as well.

This was my 3rd Candlelight concert and my favorite so far! The music was so beautiful, the venue was perfect and the wine was so good. We also both agreed that the length of the performance is just right.

and more so, the musicians are BRILLIANT, and bring these iconic Beatles songs to symphonic life. So worth the money. A very memorable night. I'm already looking for our next candlelight show!

Fun little spot for doing a wine tasting! We got lucky and showed up with no reservation but still able to get in for a tasting. The staff was super knowledgeable and conducted a fun, professional tasting. Plenty of more affordable wines as well as some top tier wines. We bought a few bottles and look forward to enjoying them.

Beautiful venue,tasty wines and a spectacular string quartet. Will definitely come again and bring more friends with me.

I recently atteneded a live symphony performance at the winery, and it was an unforgettable experience! The candlelit venue created an enchanting atmosphere, perfectly complementing the beautiful live music. As the sun set, the soft glow of the candles added a warm, intimate feel that made the evening truly magical. The symphony itself was captivating; the musicians were incredibly talented, and their passion for the music was palpable. Each note resonated beautifully against the backdrop of the vineyard, enhancing the overall ambiance. Sipping on wine while surrounded by the sounds of the symphony was a dream come true. It felt like a perfect blend of art and nature, making for a night of pure bliss. I can't recommend this experience enough--it's a must for anyone looking to enjoy a unique and romantic evening! I do wish they had the option to serve light bites.

Went to a wine dinner that featured Sparkman, loved the wines, and decided to visit and taste more of their lineup. Craig Walker, who presented the wines at the dinner, helped arrange a tasting and tour at their Woodinville location. They had just completed harvest and we got a chance to talk to the winemaker and see the production area. The tasting area is really beautiful, and the wines speak for themselves - hard to choose a favorite! I highly recommend visiting Sparkman. Thanks, Craig, for your great hospitality and a wonderful visit! We'll be back.

We came here for a candle light music event by Fever. The tasting room has an old world barn feel with modern touches. The tasting room staff were friendly and helpful when we asked multiple questions before settling on a bottle to drink without tasting. We reserved a 4 top table and had a perfect view of the stage in an intimate setting. I highly recommend this location for an event! There are restaurants near by to eat dinner ahead of time. We went to Vons 1000 in Woodinville and cruised right over in just 2 minutes from parking lot to parking lot. We didn't sample food from their tasting room because there wasn't anything available, not sure if they have anything during the day.

Came here for a yelp halloween party and it was really fun. I am not much of a wine drinker but it was cool to learn about each wine and their wine making process. Their wine library sparked more wine interest in me. The employees here are really friendly and certainly made sure we all had a great time. I love that they host fun parties and events like this year round! They are available to the public too. You just gotta check out their website and social media for info. Highly recommend for groups of friends or couples for a fun date night.

Gave the Candlelight Concert at Sparkman Cellars featuring music of Hans Zimmerman. We chose this venue(as there are spots in Seattle as well) because it was the closest venue. You walk in and it's a very clean and nice establishment. We ordered a bottle of wine for the even as well as a small charcuterie package. They asked if we wanted two waters and we of course said yes(bring your own water, we were unaware they were $4 each of 16.9oz), we would have skipped the water. Most of the servers were happy and helpful, but it seemed that we got the one that was annoyed to be there. The charcuterie board was not our forte, the fig was delicious, but the provolone block and smudge of goat cheese weren't the best. The Brie was good as well as the almonds and crackers. Overall a good mix, just not my favorite. The wine we bought was great. To the show, it was fantastic. Four very talented musicians, comical at times. They played for about an hour, but we could have stayed for way more. We bought seating B, which was mid level in price. There's not a bad seat in the house. We have already booked the next show and invited friends. Seating C seems to be the best seating for the price. Everything is first come first serve, but C comes with a table. I have already recommended this to many friends. If you're looking for a great date night this is it!

I thought the tasting room had a bit of an odd set up and I assumed they had smaller private rooms down the hallway? When we made reservations, my friend said the hostess was pretty rigid on when our time window and wasn't very inviting. I almost suggested we punt, because there were plenty of other places to visit. But we stuck it out, had some nibbles and did a tasting. We did bring some bottles home, but it was a bit of challenge flagging someone down.

I've been here twice and both evenings were delightful. This latest visit included a quartet that played cover songs of Taylor Swift while surrounded by candles. It was a fun unique time. The space is large and interesting. I would come here again for an event. Parking was pretty easy as well. A memorable night.

I've come on jazz night so can't comment on the music yet. The ambience is nice dark candlelit the candles are electric but they're still cool . They don't have wine flights for this event nor do they have the flatbread pizzas. The crowd is mostly older caucasian if that matters

We visited this tasting room and loved the layout with the big open room, modern design, and comfortable seating. A group of us went wine tasting and we had reservations and were seated at a huge beautiful table with tastings laid out before us. Those pouring for us were helpful and knowledgeable about their wines and did a great job explaining the subtly of the notes that I could never hope to distinguish myself. The rose was a big hit with my friends and they took home a bottle each. I was partial to the reds but really everything was quite tasty. We look forward to returning in the future to sample their offerings for the new year.

Celebrated my birthday with a wine tasting here. My first time and first time seeing their space in Woodinville! Beautiful space outside and inside. Our wine educator was lovely and gave me a complimentary taste of rose. The only downside is we didn't get any explanation of the wines so we had to listen to another wine educator explain to another table. The wines were lovely and we walked away with 4 bottles :) We will be back and hope to learn more about the wine.

Sparkman was awesome! I love the new tasting room! I got the red tasting and it was amazing. All Cabernet and Cabernet blends and everything was super tasty! Nothing was sweet, good amount of dryness. How wine is supposed to be! Also had a good snack selection which is often missing from tasting rooms! I got the charcuterie and the hummus and both were amazing!

Our first visit to Sparkman in their new digs! The space is beautiful and the wines fantastic... we made a reservation for 4 on line and had a lovely space to ourselves on the couches. Our server was pleasant and helpful My one "ouch" right out of the gate were the prices -- $35 for a standard tasting of 5 wines is really expensive and not in line with other Woodinville wineries... refundable with 2 bottles, which means I have to buy 4 bottles to get that hefty tasting refunded. Our lovely server did wave both with 3 bottles purchased. To go with our wine, we ordered a charcuterie plate -- $20 and I was highly underwhelmed... we won't order that again :(. I almost debated on 3 star overall review as a result, but the ambience, service, and wine deserved 4 stars.

If I could give Sparkman Cellars million stars I would. One of my favorite aspects of the winery is the ambiance. The building is beautiful and well laid out, the wine and food is amazing and the service is phenomenal. The owners, Kelly and Chris, are so hands on and personable. They greet you like they've known you for years and can often be seen jumping in to help as needed - bussing tables, pouring wines and greeting guests. I love seeing them interact with their team as you can tell they genuinely care about their employees. Every employee I've encountered has been knowledgeable and personable. Our server today (I believe her name was Sarah) was the sweetest and had excellent food and wine recommendations. Everything she suggested on the menu we loved, and would absolutely order again (looking at you, chips + dip and brisket/mushroom flatbread(s)!) 20/10 would recommend Sparkman to anyone and everyone. And I have! So thankful to be a wine member here! PS - it's a beautiful event space, too!

Went to a candle lit concert here and the venue was just amazing big open hall, small raise stage for the concert, and plenty of led candles lighting the entire room! Before the concert I tried one of their recommended rosé which was delightful.

Great service but a hiccup on the appetizer order. It did in no way keep us from coming back! As a matter of fact we have already planned it!

tldr: the charcuterie board was overpriced plane food... Food: 2/5 Drinks: 3/5 Vibes: 5/5 ‼Must-Orders: none... We went out for a double date to Sparkmans just over a week ago, and the vibes were quite immaculate. The set up was chic, socially-distanced, and well-lit. We enjoyed sitting and chatting among the ambience of the room. Unfortunately, the charcuterie board that was ordered was a whole disappointment and a half: it was a hefty $20, but served on a plastic plate, with each piece of cheese barely the size of your thumb. It was also served with plastic cutlery, which made a confusing contrast to the elegant effort put into the venue set-up. The wine itself was average, and while it was a nice deal to have the tasting fee waived in exchange for two bottle purchases, I would still lean towards trying another place in Woodinville for my next date idea, rather than returning.

One of the best wineries in Washington, I would say! A group of us went here over the weekend and the wine, the food, the service, and the place overall was just outstanding. First off, I tried to make two reservations for the same time because our group was larger, and I ended up getting two times that were farther apart then I wanted, but in the end they were able to make a small switch so we were able to go! They answered my call and email right away which is amazing and not always the service you get from some places where I wait days to hear back, and usually with an answer that isn't what you want to hear. Second, walking into the building it's open and not too crowded so our group was able to communicate with each other, but not have to talk over other people or talk quieter to be respectful. The sit down booth tables are also so adorable and great for groups. One of my favorite parts is that it's a family owned business, but the owners were actually there on site! I got to meet both Kelly and Chris, who are both so wonderful- now drinking the wine I brought home it brings me back to the winery itself and how amazing meeting them was. We were able to try the 2016 hallelujah port- if I can give any advice it would be to bring this one home with you! After trying this wine, all of my friends expressions were the same -WOW! Can't wait to go back here, really just such a great overall experience. Thanks!

Brief: Great wine and cheese plate. Service is incredibly weak and lacks competency. Detail: We were fortunate enough to be given a table for a wine tasting because there was a no-show, but that's where the good service ended. Once seated, the pleasantry of the evening solely relied on each others' company and alcohol consumption. That said, our table of 2 out of 3 seats, have personally worked as servers in high-end restaurants as well as easy going pubs. Each stage of our service at Sparkman from our server had an unacceptable delay. Her section only had 3 tables seated, including us. We gave an order of 3 rainbow wine tastings and a single cheese charcuterie platter. Our wine took 15 minutes to come out. Our server said she would be back to walk through the wines in front of us. Twenty minutes passed with the wine sitting in front of us. We waited for her to explain our sampler while we watched her actually prioritize a table that got seated and order after us. We also watched her explain their wine. I finally called her over and asked if we were supposed to wait for her walk-through, then she animatedly leapt into the explanation with no acknowledgement of the wait. When finished, looked at the center of the table that had empty stacked plates and said "the food will right out!" Our cheese platter came out another 25 min later, which was 45 minutes after our original. I suspect that the order wasn't even entered into the system initially. There is no reason an order like that should take 45 minutes. We finally wished to cash out and called her over. She pulled up the receipt on her tablet and never actually even showed us the itemized charges. She turned the tablet around for me to enter in our tip percentage, and while I went ahead and entered in a number, a fraction of a second after I entered in my tip, it occurred to me the math didn't make sense. I then asked her what the total was of our receipt because the math didn't pan out. She checked again and immediately said it was the wrong check and proceeded to charge me the correct amount. Again, she didn't show us our itemized total and simply wanted me to enter in the tip. We asked for the refund receipt as well as our actual receipt. She assured us that we would get it. We each went to the restroom one at a time, sat and chatted, and another 20 minutes went by. We saw our server walk back and forth avoiding eye contact with us. We feel as though was hoping we would lose patience and just leave. We asked again, and only then did she approach the people at the hostess desk. She returned finally and told us neither receipt can be provided--neither in print nor in email. Puzzling. The woman at the hostess stand came over. I guess she may have been management. She wanted it to be clear that the refund was made, to go ahead and check our bank account the following day and call if there were any issues. I just feel like this could have been avoided if the server hadn't tried to hide the itemized receipt from the table BOTH times and only flipped the tablet over for us to enter in the tip. That alone, is truly questionable ethics. I have checked my bank account, and I can only roughly estimate that it is the correct amount charged, since I never found out my original total. At least there aren't two charges from Sparkman, but this is unimpressive service for such a beautiful, high-end venue. Service does not match their price point. People pay this much for an amazing experience. Otherwise, we would just get 2 bottles from total wine or the grocery store. Would I go back? The entire region is filled with wine tasting venues. I am more inclined to try other places at this stage. It's a shame, because we are the type of people to show intense loyalty to venues with great service. We are also notoriously good tippers. I still gave her a 25% tip despite the terrible service, but when things are excellent, I have given up to 50%. I was being generous. I shouldn't have even given that. I will not be recommending Sparkman to others.

We enjoy wine tasting and like to purchase wine for our cellar as a fun experience. Love Visiting woodinville to explore as there are so many wonderful wine options. Decided to try out the old red hook location this trip. Our first stop was Sparkman. Have been to their previous warehouse location years ago and enjoyed their wine. This location and experience was a huge disappointment. Upon entry the space is very nice and HUGE! Greeted with a "Do you have a reservation?" We did not... it was just two of us freely enjoying a wine day. I get the reservation trend and agree larger parties it's a must but I don't get not welcoming guests with a smile regardless. When a small group doesn't why not welcome them and let them know you will see what you can do for them kindly? We got the gruff.... No reservations stare and stood as two gals spent the next several minutes trying to work an obviously over complicated computer chart. When they finally looked back up to address us again I needed to give them a ton of personal information. Again waited several minutes while the two figured out how to input my personal portfolio. We were told that they allow only 1 hour and 15 minutes at the table. A bit off putting to be told as your being seated but ok... Then we were escorted to a room for the much anticipated wine experience. This room also had many tables and only 2 were occupied. So the winery was not that busy. We waited patiently for someone to return to give us the scoop on the wine. After about 10 minutes we joked that we now only had 1 hour and 5 minutes. As we waited another tables server checked on them as they looked to have tastings and several food items. Shockingly we heard their server tell them they had 15 min left and if they wanted anything else. Very odd way to treat a winery guests that had obviously bought in to the tasting experience full tilt. Wine multiple food plates. Our mood started to sour. When our server finally came (now we had 55 min left) we ended up just getting a bottle to enjoy as she couldn't really sell the tasting as she didn't know the % of blends or vineyards sourced. The bottle was good but due to the unfriendly and lacking customer service we didn't feel inclined to purchase any to take home. I get you need to have a policy for table time. But to train staff to lead with that is bad idea. If a party loitering and not buying wine by all means that is the time for staff to move them along. While we were there we did not see many bottles being sold to go home. And that is all because you've missed the mark on the experience. We walked over to Mark Ryan... place was busy we were treated like welcomed guests. A lot of wine being sold there. Good Luck Sparkman you have a beautiful location and do have good wine but some serious flaws on the service side. I

We went to Sparkman yesterday on a beautiful perfect sunshiney day. Our party if 8 was split because of a rule about 6-top miaximums which certainly should have been discussed when the reservation was made... and we were seated in separate rooms. We were asked not to move back ans forth amo get the groups (essentially "stay at your table"). Tw members of our party inquired about moving at least closer so that we could at least converse, and because the tables with reservation cards had no one sitting at them and the server was sent to the table to tell us the manager said no. Side note one of our part ended up with a spider dropping down on her so that was an exciting exercise that allowes us out of our seats. Important to jote we were there to have a group discussion, also important to note one of our group are wine club members there. Overall it felt like we were third graders, the experience tainted any good vibe I could really get from the wine itself so I didn't enjoy and certainly wasn't going to dish out to buy food. The server came by to tell us we had 15 minutes left inour reservation and could she get us anything else... I asked for a glass of rose and she said "how fast can you drink"! What!? Are you kidding me? Ya. I will never go back. My advice is cater to your customers not to your elementary rules. And my advice to patrons is... there are so may really good wineries in Woodinville, wa..WA... skip Sparkman if you want to feel kike you are treated with respect. It's too bad. The location at the old Red Hook Brewery is actually really nice. Thus image is the pour I received at the end of our visit BEGORE I took a sip so I guess they didn't take my word for it that I could finish a glass in 15 minutes. Whatever.

Wonderful Candlelight concert. Tasty charcuterie boxes and wine. Well run and organized.

Wanted to give them a try but sign said only taking reservations and retail. There were very few people there. Not welcoming for spontaneous drop in and I didn't even try because I was also in my bike clothes. The Delille area looked pretty upscale too. I ride my bike and I feel welcome at Chateau Ste Michelle and have for many years, but none of these other areas on the other side. Sad.

The service here is stellar. I highly recommend making a reservation well in advance as they are super busy. Their checkin process was super easy and they were well prepared for us. We arrived at a reserved table printed with our name and the time allotted for our group. You can do two tastings: a mixed or all red. The last three wines were the same for both tastings. I tried a couple sips of the other reds and they were all so good. The Wonderland is so juicy and the Kingpin was such a bold cab sauv.

This place is huge and misses the ambiance mark for me. The rooms are very compartmented with no music and you are left alone for quite a long time before someone shows up to take your order. The way they market themselves the experience is quite the opposite. the candles are lame battery operated with dried-up flowers on the table. I was given a questionable glare when I asked them to move the dried dead flowers. They def can work on their ambiance and give a better customer experience.

What an absolutely amazing experience. I wandered in on a Saturday afternoon with my fingers crossed and no reservation. Mandy (sp?) at the front was so hospitable with a gracefullness you would find from a Maitre D in a Michelin Restaurant. She snuck me in swiftly to a comfortable sofa chair and table in the corner. I was greeted by Randi (sp?) who was nothing short of amazing while checking in on me and bringing water and helping me pick a flight. Melissa brought my flight and walked me through each or the wines presented with expertise, offering tasting notes and unique facts for each. I only wish I had more time to spend there, but as I left I made sure to message many local friends that Sparkman needed to be at the top of our destination list for our next outing.

From jump the staff were so warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the flatbreads (brisket was my fave) and you really can't go wrong with any tasting option. Randi was our server and she is so great. I could sense her big smile regardless of the mask. Such a great experience and excited to become a Member today. Planning my next trip already! Did I mention they pair the wines to movies?! So fun! Highly recommend Outlaw (84% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Malbec), it's SO good.

Randi was the best server! She was so nice and helped us navigate the wine selection. The flatbread is so great, you can't go wrong. My fave wine was Outlaw and 2020 Pearl. I'll be back!

If you know good wine then this is not the place to go. We paid $55 for two tastings. The wine at best is maybe as good as a Barefoot wine. Their wine doesn't have much flavor and is weak. I'm not up to alcohol abuse, but we didn't even finish the wines. They shouldn't charge for the tastings.

Came for a tasting with family. One person was the designated driver so we didn't include them on the original reservation. The girl checking us in was set to not accommodate when we told her we had one extra person. She stated even though one person wasn't drinking she couldn't do anything about that and could only take 6 people back. My family told me they sat on sofas and there was more than enough room for me back there. I would say I won't be back but I didn't even make it in before being turned away. Very disappointed.

I was very excited to try Sparkman but it became our worst experience that day. We were sat, told about QR code menus and decided on the Rainbow Flight since it had a mix. She brought them out all at once anquickly went over each wine's notes - all at once. I prefer to get them throughout the tasting to match the wine you are on. The person helping us initially was kind though. We didn't see her for a bit and a woman, who I am assuming was the supervisor, came out. She came by the table and stated she had to send our server out on her break. She went around abruptly telling people how they only had twenty minutes. I get needing to turn a table but there is a soft way. There were many open tables and many employees standing around. She returned and seemed highly inconvenienced. I asked to try the Pearl, which we hadn't tried but was on our QR menu. She condescendingly said, "you will have to pay for that". I was like "ok". Then I said, "even though its on the tasting menu you are making us pay?" to which she got even more annoyed about it and said "no its not" . I told her Its not on the placemat but I pull up the QR code menu that we were told to use initially. She peers over with her readers perched and grimaces. She starts to enter the charges and I say "So you are going to charge for what is on the tasting menu?" She grumbles something, spins around and leaves. Our regular server brought it out but it was so uncomfortable after that. I regret having chosen that place for my nieces first experience. Regretfully, I bought bottles that after leaving, wish I hadn't after the way we were treated..... The other places we went before and after were lovely and relaxed.

Our friends just had a party at Sparkman cellars and it was amazing. Located at the heart of Woodinville's weekends' concerts' craziness, this place is cozy and private. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Food was delicious, service was great, very clean as well. I highly recommend.

If you are not going to require proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test, please at least allow your patrons to sit outside. It was a beautiful day today and we were forced to sit far in the back of the building with no ventilation. As long- time members it was extremely disappointing. Our local community deserves better.

Sparkman Cellars was an awesome, unexpected experience. The vibes, the wine, the atmosphere were so much better than some of the other Woodinville wineries. We had such a great time and can't recommend it enough!

Went to Sparkman's new spot in early December for a tasting. Didn't have a great experience. The wines are pretty good, but the service lacked. It took about 20 minutes (on a not very busy Friday afternoon) for our tasting to get to our table and it was so sloshed during the pour and transport that a couple of the bottoms of my glasses were covered in wine and got wine everywhere when I lifted the glasses to taste. It was so sloppy that I had to go ask for towels to wipe up the mess that was everywhere. Thank heavens we were tasting outside (Covid) so I still had my jacket on over my white top or I'm sure that wine would have stained me. And our attendant made no efforts to apologise for the long wait or the sloppy pours/transport. It was less than stellar and I'd take my tasting to another spot next time. Such a shame as I've previously had good experiences at the Sparkman location in the Warehouse.

Always a 5* experience at Sparkman. Love the staff, the wine and the new location is so tastefully done.

Amazing wines, fantastic service, wonderful venue/setting. We will be returning, a great place for great wine.