Bookwalter's Woodinville location offers the same upbeat service and comfortable surroundings as does its award-winning Flagship tasting room in Richland - just in a condensed version.
The Wines: The Bookwalter family makes sure their wines take on the family name; varietals are titled Bookmark, Footnote, Protagonist, Subplot, and Notebook you get the idea. You might not take this seriously until you discover they are sourced from 30-year old vineyards. The age of these vines limits yields, and small lots can sell out quickly - it took 6 months for the new vintage of their signature Subplot red to reappear on shelves. Wine club members are quick to save 25% and snatch up several cases at less than $20 per bottle.
Woodinville Studio: While much smaller, Bookwalter's Hollywood location reflects the same tasteful design as its Richland sibling, with super cushy lounge chairs for outside dining (albeit with gas torches for crisp evenings). Food offerings are minimal in the wintertime, but from spring to fall the winery partners with the catering department at the Hollywood School House, serving a delicious array of Hors D'oeurves, sandwiches and other edibles. After a bite to eat and a glass or two of wine, you may need to be pried off of the couch!
