Washington wine country has two hearts. One beats 20 miles from downtown Seattle, in Woodinville. Though the area has little more than decorative grapevines, it’s now home to over 100 wineries and tasting rooms.

The other is in Walla Walla. Once known mostly for its wheat and sweet onions, in the last 20 years it has become Eastern Washington’s wine haven, with a dramatic expansion of wineries and tasting rooms—now numbering over 120.

Together, Woodinville and Walla Walla account for nearly a quarter of Washington’s 1,000 wineries. This year the Covid-19 pandemic has put serious limitations on actual travel, so here’s a guide to the best wineries each area has to offer—whether you’re planning a safe trip (if you must go to the source, embrace the patio), or placing an online order at your local wine shop so you can travel by the glass.

In This Feature:

Walla Walla's 48 Best Wineries, Mapped

The heart of Washington wine country has no shortage of producers. Here, in no particular order, are the ones to seek out.

10/02/2020 By Sean P. Sullivan Illustrations by Mike Holm

Complete Guide to Visiting Walla Walla

Where to go, what to do, and where to dine in Washington’s world-class wine country.

10/02/2020 By Allison Williams

4 New Walla Walla Wineries Worth Your While

Standard marketing avenues vanished this year. But don’t let that keep you from up-and-coming producers.

10/02/2020 By Sean P. Sullivan

Woodinville's 25 Best Wineries

The epicenter of Western Washington wine overflows with vintners. Here are the ones to try now.

10/09/2020 By Sean P. Sullivan

Complete Guide to Visiting Woodinville

Where to go, what to do, and where to dine in Seattle’s next-door wine-tasting enclave.

10/08/2020 By Allison Williams

Woodinville Wine Is Once Again in Flux

Given over to warehouses and agriculture, the town has always been an odd place to host a wine tasting hub. A few new projects show that’s changing.

10/21/2020 By Sean P. Sullivan

Great Chelan Patios, with Great Wines

Long a travel destination, Lake Chelan is also an AVA. Here are three wineries with dazzling views and wines to match.

10/12/2020 By Sean P. Sullivan

3 Yakima Valley Wines to Find Now

Washington’s first federally approved wine region always produces excellent wines.

10/13/2020 By Sean P. Sullivan