We are SO excited to have Bainbridge Vineyards coming out to Gobble Up November 25th! We are so proud to have such amazing small makers coming to share their passion, their work and their love for what they do with all of you.
Where does your passion for food come from?
We’ve been growing grapes on the same vineyard land for 40 years. The wine we drink and the food we eat are the landscape we create, and that means a great deal to us. Being 100% estate grown means that each and every day you can walk out into this incredible vineyard and look at your grapes and see them change from vintage to vintage, when you are that connected to the wine you make, it is hard to not be passionate!
Tell us about your culinary journey.
Our first vintage was in 1982 and we have been selling and making wine on Bainbridge Island ever since. We were the first winery on Bainbridge and were even instrumental in creating the Puget Sound AVA (American Viticultural Area). Our original owners have since retired leaving the winery in the hands of a younger generation of grape growers, wine makers and story tellers.
Where is your favorite place to eat?
Around a bonfire on the farm! Having farmer friends makes for incredible potlucks!
Where do you source your ingredients?
On our 7 acre vineyard on Bainbridge Island (no where else!)
Tell us about a new product you are working on.
We are toying around with a new red wine blend and have also been dabbling into whole cluster fermentation.
What will our fans find at your booth this fall?
We will be pouring a variety of cool maritime climate wines, mostly white and a few dessert wines too! Our wines are perfect for holiday meals, and are bright, crisp and really unique. We are excited to share them with you all!
What are your goals for your business in the next year?
Bainbridge Vineyards hopes to keep spreading the love of Puget Sound grown grapes, one taste at a time! You can find us at U-District and West Seattle Farmers Markets as well as a few hand selected local retailers.
What was your biggest challenge when starting out?
The misconception that you cannot grow grapes in Western Washington because it rains all the time! Totally not true, when you plant the correct grapes, they grow so well here!
What’s your favorite part of this food movement?
Hearing the stories behind the products and meeting the people that share a passion for growing and making yummy things!
What’s the best part of your job?
Changing peoples perception about white wines and talking to folks from all over the place!
