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WOODINVILLE

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It’s an easy 25-minute drive northeast of downtown Seattle to reach Woodinville, a winemaking mecca boasting more than 130 tasting rooms and wineries. An excellent place to start is the glorious estate of Chateau Ste. Michelle (14111 NE 145th St), with 87 acres of neatly manicured grounds that are perfect for alfresco dining—you can book a picnic in the fragrant rose garden, complete with wine and a curated selection of gourmet snacks.

In a sleek, contemporary space with garden-side heated tasting areas, Novelty Hill-Januik (14710 Redmond–Woodinville Rd NE) pours first-rate wines, and Friday through Sunday you can feast on thin-crust pizzas with fresh seasonal toppings. DeLille Cellars (14300 NE 145th St) serves award-winning Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines at its superb restaurant and airy tasting rooms in a beautifully converted former brewery. Nearby, amid the dozens of wineries in the lively Hollywood District, Maryhill Tasting Room & Bistro (14810 NE 145th St) occupies a charmingly restored former schoolhouse, and Patterson Cellars (14505 148th Ave NE) offers tastings on the cheerful patio it shares with popular Vivi Pizza.