Everyone who lives in the Pacific Northwest has heard of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s oldest winery, and locals and out-of-towners flock to the elegant grounds and tasting room to sip estate-only wines. However, the winery also excels in making good wine approachable, and countless retailers around Seattle stock Chateau Ste. Michelle’s award-winning table wines for prices that won’t break the bank, from riesling to chardonnay to cabernet sauvignon. Chateau Ste. Michelle also hosts a series of outdoor summer concerts each year—fun events that bring generations of wine and music lovers together. 14111 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville, 488-1133
First runner-up: DeLille
Second runner-up: Airfield Winery
Honorable mention: Maryhill Winery, Charles Smith Wines Jet City
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