Winemaker Lance Baer founded Baer Winery in 2000 with a single passion-to bring something unique to Woodinville. After years of working with some of the most prestigious wineries in the area, Lance wanted to take his winemaking skills in his own direction. Ursa, a feminine expression of red wine, predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, was soon followed by Arctos, a bolder Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend.
As operations moved from an apartment in Redmond to a converted property on six rural acres in Woodinville, the winery was able to grow in production. Lance's passion went from just 200 cases in 2003 to over 3,000 cases now.
As operations moved from an apartment in Redmond to a converted property on six rural acres in Woodinville, the winery was able to grow in production. Lance's passion went from just 200 cases in 2003 to over 3,000 cases now.
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Growing up in an Air Force family, Lisa has traveled the U.S. and the world and in the process gained an appreciation of food and wine. When her brother, Lance, and her father, Les, founded Baer winery in 2000 Lisa jumped in to offer her marketing background to help with the family's new enterprise.
Reviews (10)
Kathie S.
Dec 07, 2021
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Hidden in one of the side buildings in the Woodinville Warehouse Wine area is Baer Winery. The wines are tasty and the tasting room pretty quiet. The staff were attentive to making sure that we had wine in our glasses. I wish the rating tab had a 3.5 as that is what I would have chosen instead of a 3. You will not be disappointed with the beautiful wines that they have to offer. I just think I would have liked a little more ambiance for my tasting experience. Again, great wine and the tasting room people were nice.
Michelle H.
Oct 15, 2021
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I like this wine - the wine maker is very talented, however the staff attendants are quiet rude. I have gone several times over the years and experience the same feeling every time. They are much nicer to club members or older audiences and are fairly snotty to the 20/30 population. It hurts me to write this review but I do want the wine maker to know her product is good, but the service is off putting and downright upsetting. Customer services makes the experience, not the wine.
Carolyn P.
Nov 01, 2019
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Elizabeth N.
Sep 17, 2019
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Baer was my top tasting room pick for 2016, but it's slid a bit in the standings since. The tasting room is quite small, but the staff are great and are extremely accommodating. You'll see folks with babies in tow and new walkers.
They do occasionally have quite the bargain available, and the wine club is one of the more reasonable options. Unfortunately, on my most recent visit in 2019, I just didn't care for much of the wine. Hoping next year's batch is more to my liking, but after all, it's a matter of taste.
They do occasionally have quite the bargain available, and the wine club is one of the more reasonable options. Unfortunately, on my most recent visit in 2019, I just didn't care for much of the wine. Hoping next year's batch is more to my liking, but after all, it's a matter of taste.
Guido Van Helvoort
Aug 17, 2019
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Janelle S.
Aug 06, 2019
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Darling winery, good service, and great vibe! This place is super laid back and the wine is great! I went home with a bottle of the Callisto - a really good, fairly dry, peppery wine. I really liked the Ursa as well. I had a hard time picking between 3 different bottles (I only had enough room and weight limit in my luggage to pick one). Also, love the logo and cute box that the wine comes with too!
My friend, who RARELY drinks enjoyed a tasting and bought a bottle of Callisto as well. Very good! :)
My friend, who RARELY drinks enjoyed a tasting and bought a bottle of Callisto as well. Very good! :)
Max K.
Jul 20, 2019
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I just opened a bottle of their Ursa from the year 2000 and it was still fabulous. I think this really a testament to the quality of their wine if their red blend lasted 19 years and still tasted perfect. It was incredibly smooth. The bottle is signed by Lance Baer, Rest In Peace. Thank you for this wonderful journey back in time and if you like the signed bottle back, just let me know :)
Gus F.
Jan 04, 2016
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Baer is tucked away toward the back of the Warehouses, sort of off by itself and a little hard to find but worth the effort you'll invest to do so. They make at least one white, but it hasn't been open on either of our two trips there, so I can only comment on the reds -- all the standard Bordeaux varietals with the occasional interloping Syrah. There's a fairly consistent style across the board and all of the wines are complex, interesting and full of surprises. Sure, there's fruit on the palate, but there's also a nice complement of dried herb, coffee and chocolate
Mark Y.
Mar 02, 2013
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Go visit here.. i forget the tasting fee but it's either free or $5..
you get 3 wines - a chard, and a couple of reds..
The story here is the cool part. The son who was the winemaker/founder of the winery passed away so his parents took it up for him and continued his passion/dream.
it's amazing.. really. the wine has been excellent.
Our favorite year in and year out is the Ursa..TRAGICALLY (great for the owners) for us, the 2008 got on the top 10 list for the wine spectator.. bad bad bad.. made it impossible to fine, and prices subsequently went up.. no surprise..
It's still
you get 3 wines - a chard, and a couple of reds..
The story here is the cool part. The son who was the winemaker/founder of the winery passed away so his parents took it up for him and continued his passion/dream.
it's amazing.. really. the wine has been excellent.
Our favorite year in and year out is the Ursa..TRAGICALLY (great for the owners) for us, the 2008 got on the top 10 list for the wine spectator.. bad bad bad.. made it impossible to fine, and prices subsequently went up.. no surprise..
It's still
Justin B.
Jul 27, 2011
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