Facelli Winery

You've quite possibly never heard of this small winery, and you are unlikely to accidentally find yourself there, as it is hidden in a business park in Woodinville, mixed in with auto body shops and construction supply companies. They do have a little sign on the road. I drove by it for many years without every stopping in. My mistake.

Winemaker Lou Facelli and his family are very friendly and make very drinkable and affordable wines. Their Late Harvest Syrah was my wife's favorite wine last year, until we drank it all. They also have a stable of honest reds that are inexpensive enough to drink with Tuesday night's pasta. And its always great to go to a wine tasting where the people who make it are there and happy to see you.

Tastings are noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Their space is small. They say they only take groups by reservations, which should help keep the tour buses from ruining your experience. As an editorial aside, people - most of the wineries in Woodinville are small and simply not set up for large groups. Do yourself a favor - find a designated driver and tour with four people or less. You'll have more fun and you won't end up bugging me!

Facelli Winery
16120 Woodinville-Redmomd Rd. N.E.
Suite 1
Woodinville, WA 98072
http://facelliwinery.com