Structure Cellars

Structure Cellars’ SoDo tasting room in Seattle, Washington, pairs an urban winery setting with an architectural streak that runs from the room names to the bottles. Behind it are winemaker Brian Grasso and Brandee Slosar, whose love of architecture helps give Structure its identity. The winery’s roots reach back to a licensed basement operation in their Ballard home in 2011; its SoDo spaces—the Blueprint Room, the Cellar, and the Extended Cellar—give that small-start story considerably more room.

The architectural references carry through to Oculus Viognier, Piloti Cabernet Franc, Bauhaus Syrah, and Craftsman Cabernet Sauvignon. Those wines sit alongside the Foundation series, with Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Rhône-style blend. There is more to explore here than a single signature grape, and the six-pour tasting rotates weekly rather than locking visitors into one permanent selection.

At 3861 1st Avenue South, the tasting room opens Thursday through Sunday, with noon starts on weekends and table reservations available. Food makes a longer stop practical: a $20 cheese-and-charcuterie board serves two, while jalapeño artichoke dip comes with warm toasted baguette. For travelers planning a city wine afternoon rather than a vineyard outing, Structure fits the brief.