Ambassador Wines Of Washington

Ambassador Wines Of Washington Ambassador Wines of Washington is a 100% Estate grown winery located on Red Mountain in Washington State. This was the case with our founding partners.

Ambassador was founded on the simple belief that no other experience is quite as enchanting as drinking wine. We know that something magical happens when you drink wine with friends; good wine becomes great wine and good friends become better friends. An eclectic group of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds, their lives and friendships have been forever altered by the shared experience of creating and drinking what we believe to be a fantastic wine. Formed in 2004, and named after the mystical vineyard that has been so good to us, Ambassador’s vision is to become the top estate producing winery on Red Mountain. To succeed in this vision, we live and work by three guiding principles: 1) Take the process, not ourselves, seriously 2) Life is too short to drink anything other than spectacular wine 3) Only put our name on a bottle of truly spectacular wine. In other words, make great wine and have as much fun as possible while we do it. Producing only estate wines allows us the unique ability to control the wine making process from vine to bottle. Our vineyard is young but under the expert care of our vineyard manager, Dick Boushey, it has produced some of the top tier grapes on Red Mountain. Combine this with the handcrafted expertise of our winemaker, Sarah Goedhart and the end product is magic in a bottle! We invite you and your friends to experience the magic of Ambassador Vineyard.

Sorry, we are closing early today, Saturday 9/19 at 5:30pm. We will be back to regular hours tomorrow, Sunday 9/20 from ...
09/19/2026

Sorry, we are closing early today, Saturday 9/19 at 5:30pm. We will be back to regular hours tomorrow, Sunday 9/20 from 12pm to 5pm.

09/18/2026

Say hello to the early days of autumn with our sophisticated estate favorite: the 2020 Estate Envoy. This Bordeaux-style blend is a true charmer—earning 92 points from the International W**e Report. Come in this weekend to try our featured w**e of the month.

The Exclusive Offer:
- Everyone: Enjoy 10% off
- Club Members: Receive your standard club discount + an extra 10% off on top of it.

As the season shifts, our tasting room is the perfect spot to unwind and take in the sights and aromas of harvest season...
09/17/2026

As the season shifts, our tasting room is the perfect spot to unwind and take in the sights and aromas of harvest season. Whether you’re settling in on our soft seating for a seated flight or grabbing a glass pour of your favorite estate blend, we’re ready to welcome you.

📍 Tasting Room Open: Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm, & Sunday 12-5pm

Halloween Speed Puzzle Challenge! Looking for some friendly Halloween competition? Put your puzzle-solving skills to the...
09/16/2026

Halloween Speed Puzzle Challenge!

Looking for some friendly Halloween competition? Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test on October 31st from 2:30 PM
to 5 PM!

- Team Size: Up to 4 people
- Entry Fee: $20 per team

Prizes & Perks: The winning team gets 50% off their tab for the day, plus all participants get to keep their puzzle!

Spots are filling up fast. Call us or visit our website to secure your team’s table! Grab your team ticket via the link in the bio.

One of the most dramatic biological events in a vineyard happens midway through the growing season: Veraison (pronounced...
09/15/2026

One of the most dramatic biological events in a vineyard happens midway through the growing season: Veraison (pronounced veh-ray-zon).

Originating from the French word meaning "change of color," veraison marks the official transition from berry growth to berry ripening.

Here is what is happening at a chemical level inside every single berry during this window:

Color Pigmentation: Green chlorophyll breaks down. Red grape varieties begin synthesizing anthocyanins (red/purple pigments), while white grape varieties soften and turn translucent golden-yellow.

Acid Drops, Sugar Climbs: Up until veraison, grapes are small, rock-hard, and intensely acidic. At this stage, cellular expansion occurs: the berries swell, harsh malic acid rapidly drops, and natural sugars (glucose and fructose) accumulate.

Aromas Develop: The green, vegetal pyrazines begin to diminish while signature varietal aroma compounds and floral terpenes start developing.

The Countdown Begins: Veraison is the grower’s visual clock. For most varietals, harvest typically follows roughly 40 to 60 days after veraison completes.

The next time you enjoy a glass of w**e, it all started with this midsummer transformation!

Say hello to the early days of autumn with our sophisticated estate favorite: the 2020 Estate Envoy. This Bordeaux-styl...
09/13/2026

Say hello to the early days of autumn with our sophisticated estate favorite: the 2020 Estate Envoy. This Bordeaux-style blend is a true charmer—earning 92 points from the International W**e Report.

It opens with delightful raspberry jam aromas and a touch of cedar. Taste is consistent with its ethereal nature, revealing inviting layers of toffee and caramel. It is, quite simply, charming.

The Exclusive Offer:
- Everyone: Enjoy 10% off
- Club Members: Receive your standard club discount + an extra 10% off on
top of it.

09/10/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and consulting w**emaker, Tom Rinaldi. Tom was a true Napa Valley visionary for more than half a century. After beginning his w**emaking journey at Freemark Abbey, he became the founding w**emaker at Duckhorn Vineyards, famously putting Three Palms Vineyard Merlot on the global map. Later, as Director of W**emaking at Provenance and Hewitt, he crafted the 2010 Hewitt Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, earning W**e Spectator’s #4 W**e of the World.

Since 2012, we have had the privilege of having Tom as the consulting w**emaker for Ambassador W**es of Washington. But beyond the accolades and legendary vintages, Tom was simply unforgettable. He was the life of every party, generous with his knowledge, quick with a story, and always armed with his humor and sound effects. We will miss him more than words can say. Please join us in raising a glass tonight in honor of an extraordinary w**emaker, mentor, and friend.

Our hearts, thoughts, and deepest condolences are with his loved ones. Cheers to you, Tom!

Red Mountain is known for its warm days, cool desert nights, and signature minerality—elements that give our estate reds...
09/10/2026

Red Mountain is known for its warm days, cool desert nights, and signature minerality—elements that give our estate reds their structured tannins, concentrated fruit profile, and incredible ageability.

This weekend, join us in the tasting room to explore our current flight of estate reds and taste the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

📍 Tasting Room Open: Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm, & Sunday 12-5pm

Why do grape growers cut perfectly healthy grapes off the vine and drop them on the ground? It’s called crop thinning (o...
09/08/2026

Why do grape growers cut perfectly healthy grapes off the vine and drop them on the ground? It’s called crop thinning (or a "green harvest"), and it is one of the most vital viticultural techniques for producing high-end w**e.

Here is why w**egrowers deliberately reduce their yield mid-season:

Energy Concentration: A grapevine has a finite amount of energy, water, and nutrients produced through photosynthesis. By reducing the number of clusters, all that energy channels into the remaining fruit rather than spreading thin across a heavy crop.

Phenolic Ripening: Less fruit means better concentration of color, aromatics, and ripe tannins, avoiding thin, diluted, or overly green flavors in the final w**e.

Uniform Maturity: Vineyards aren't uniform. Removing clusters that are lagging behind ensures that on pick day, every grape in the bin is at the exact same stage of peak ripeness.

Airflow & Canopy Health: Removing excess clusters prevents bunch-rot and mildew by allowing air and dappled sunlight to circulate freely through the vine's canopy.

It might feel counterintuitive to drop fruit, but in fine w**emaking, quality always beats quantity.

Address

19501 144th Avenue NE, Suite C400
Woodinville, WA
98072

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(425) 949-8322

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