Bainbridge wines.
Too good to keep to ourselves.
Four decades ago, some foresighted people east of the Cascades thought that it might be possible to grow some pretty good grapes and make some pretty good wines in Washington. Today, Eastern Washington is justly famous for its premium, world-class wines.
What most people don’t know is that in 1976, two Bainbridge residents, Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn, started growing grapes and making wines on the island. Many prizes later, they still have their own vineyard and still make their own wines.
Today, there are six small, owner-operated artisanal wineries on Bainbridge. Two have their own island vineyards with grapes suited to the cool, marine climate of Puget Sound. Four wineries import their grapes from Eastern Washington.
Currently, three of the wineries operate tasting rooms within easy walking distance of the ferry terminal. Four of the wineries have regular tasting hours on weekends; all six have tastings on special wine tours. Harbor Square Wine Shop & Tasting Room, located close to the ferry dock, also offers wines from the island and select wines from around the world.
In addition to wineries, the island now has its own distillery. Bainbridge Organic Distillers plans to produce 3,500 cases of 100% organic spirits in its first year. For more, go to bainbridgedistillers.com.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WINERY MAP
Here’s a list of the island’s wineries:
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Eagle Harbor Wine Company
9445 Sportsman Club Rd NE
Bainbridge Island,WA98110
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Rolling Bay Winery
NE Beach Crest Dr
Bainbridge Island,WA98110
Phone: 206-419-3355
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http://www.rollingbaywinery.com/
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Victor Alexander Winery
Tasting room and gallery
120 Madrone Ln Ste. 100
Bainbridge Island,WA98110
Phone: (206) 234-8845
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http://www.victoralexanderwinery.com
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