Brynn writes:
Well you’re probably getting sick of me writing about upcoming meet the winemakers weekends on Bainbridge Island, but guess what? I’ve got another one to tell you about.
Over Memorial Day Weekend the winemakers will sacrifice their three-day free time by opening their doors to let you in to taste their most cherished creations. In some cases the wineries have released wines since the last time they held this event, or they’re planning to release by June. (So, if you’ve already gone this year, you may want to call ahead to see if there’s something new to try).
Assuming the weather will be nice — and frankly that’s an assumption I wouldn’t bet the farm on knowing our spring so far — it could make for a nice day trip if you’re looking to stay close to home this year. Note the winemakers will be open all three days of the three-day weekend, not just Saturday and Sunday like all the other weekends.
So, once again, here’s the details for the weekend:
Wineries will be open Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30 from 12 to 5 p.m. Fees range from free to a few dollars.
Note for groups and tours: our wineries are all very intimate and cannot accommodate large groups or buses (all the better for the rest of you!). If you are a group of more than 6 people, you must call ahead to make arrangements in advance. Thank you!
Here’s a map showing all the locations (includes both satellite tasting rooms and winery locations – navigate carefully!). Note: this map may not get you all the way to the winery in all cases. When the wineries are open, there will be signs directing you to the exact locations.
The Wineries of Bainbridge Island are:
- Amelia Wynn Winery, 206-842-8323
- Eagle Harbor Wine Company, 206-227-4310
- Eleven, 206-780-0905
- Fletcher Bay Winery, 206-650-4753
- Perennial Vintners, 206-200-5902
- Rolling Bay Winery, 206-419-3355
- Victor Alexander, 206-234-8845
