{"id":2949,"date":"2017-04-25T10:43:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T15:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/?p=2949"},"modified":"2017-07-02T11:11:46","modified_gmt":"2017-07-02T16:11:46","slug":"2949","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/2017\/04\/2949\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day of Winetasting on Washington’s Bainbridge Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve wet your whistle in Seattle<\/a><\/span> or ventured up to Woodinville<\/a><\/span> for some wine tasting, but still want more liquid grapes, hop a ferry to lovely Bainbridge Island. The island, a mere 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle, is a charming, laid-back spot to spend a day. It really feels as if you’re a world away.<\/p>\n

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The ferry ride alone is a trip in itself offering beautiful views of the Seattle skyline.<\/p>\n

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For such a small place, the island offers a wide variety of activities including museums, parks, and of course shopping. There were even a couple of breweries on the island. But I was pleasantly surprised by the island\u2019s wineries. There are several wineries within walking distance of the ferry terminal and a few more than can easily be reached by bike or car.<\/p>\n

Island Vintners<\/a> (Amelia Wynn & Fletcher Bay Wineries)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Part winery and part art gallery, this is the cozy home of Amelia Wynn Winery. The tasting room also serves the wines of Fletcher Bay Winery, so you get double the wine fun. [Note, the main Fletcher Bay winery is a few miles from the center of town and is not really within walking distance.]<\/p>\n

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Given its proximity to the ferry, Island Vintners is the perfect spot to chill if you\u2019re headed back to Seattle and have a bit of time. Amelia Wynn focuses on Bordeaux, Rhone, and Northern Italian varieties all sourced from notable Washington vineyards, including the esteemed Red Mountain. The tasting room also offers up small nibbles and cheese and charcuterie plates. And I can’t say enough about the friendly service.\u00a0Standout Wine: 2013 Giovanni Columbia Valley, which was a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Eagle Harbor Wine Company<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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Situated in a shopping strip on the island, this one is almost easy to miss. You can\u2019t ask for better or more engaging service and while the setup inside can be a bit cramped, sitting outside on the charming patio area allows you to stretch out and do some people watching. The focus here is on red wines as five of the seven wines available were red, including Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc from Red Mountain. (Told you I am a fan). Not a problem here. Standout Wine: 2013 Eagle Harbor Red Mountain Cabernet Franc.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Eleven Winery<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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