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Fairwinds Winery
Come for a visit and you will enjoy seeing our unique winemaking techniques. You will also have a chance to chat with the winemaker about the process and his resulting wines. Whether you have a sophisticated palate or just like tasting great Washington State wines, you will find something to enjoy at FairWinds Winery.

Port Townsend has a long maritime heritage, and our former careers were involved with the sea where the phrase, "Fair winds and following seas." is a special salute to a fellow mariner. Our label recalls those days when "fair winds" brought exotic cargoes from around the world. We wish you "fair winds and following seas" and believe the ship on this bottle will bring you a refreshing experience from the wonderful world of wine flavors!
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We'll have: Free TastingFun Photo BoothGames For DiscountsWine FlightsOutdoor SeatingA whole lot of fun! Here's what you need to know: This is a 21+ event tickets are $35 in advance and $50 at the door the day of the event. General admission includes a delicious plate of food-bratwurst, coleslaw, and beans AND a choice of.
Reviews (17)
Glen Simecek
Glen Simecek
Sep 05, 2021
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Fun tasting with Michael the owner, head winemaker, CEO, et al. Small, entertaining family owned winery-oh and the reds are good too.
Nate DeMars
Nate DeMars
Jun 28, 2019
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Looks like a nice place. Waited for 20 minutes for them to open and nobody showed up. Whom I believe is the owner was working on a tractor nearby, saw me, and never acknowledged my presence. Left and found a few other awesome wineries close by.
Roy P.
Roy P.
Feb 19, 2018
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Had the Red Wine Cider and Chocolate tour this weekend and I have to say this winery was the best by far! I'm a sucker for Cabernet Sauvignon - and they had the 2005 and 2007 to choose from. We enjoyed the chocolate fountain they had for dipping and Jim gave us an awesome breakdown of how they create their works of art! Every wine we tasted was delicious - and they took an opposite turn to each wine with deliberate intention! I can appreciate their efforts! The Gewurztraminer was not overly sweet as one would normally expect, and the Merlot was much tastier than I had ever had! All in all
Dighina C.
Dighina C.
Jul 24, 2017
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Joe was a lovely host. The wines were delicious! It was wonderful and the Mead and Merlot were fantastic!
Todd W.
Todd W.
Apr 30, 2016
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Not worth the trip, they are on the WA wine passport list(only place in Port Townsend) they refused to honor the free tasting that the passport offered. So I felt this place was a waste of a trip. Will never go bad.
Rachel T.
Rachel T.
Jul 05, 2015
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The place is cute and the labels are unique however I really didn't like the wine. It tastes bitter. The staff was super sweet and the fee was very reasonable it might be worth checking out for yourself maybe my pallet was just off for that day.
Colleen J.
Colleen J.
Aug 02, 2014
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The gentleman serving the wine was very friendly and nice to talk to. The wine tasting included 7 wines, one which included a delicious mead. The tasting had a good selection, taking us on a nice flavor trip. The tasting was inexpensive. The price of the bottles seemed just a bit high but I still highly recommend a visit!
Shelley P.
Shelley P.
Dec 01, 2013
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Not bad. It was just OK. The wines are good but nothing outstanding. Reasonable fee $3.00/2@$5.00
John D.
John D.
Jun 28, 2013
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I LL GIVE YA FIVE, AWESOME GUY, WITH SOME very unique and spectacular wines, what else is there, free pick up at seatac airport, ????
K. C.
K. C.
Jul 23, 2011
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Always a stop on our to-do list while visiting Port Townsend. FairWinds Winery Port O'Call is one our favorite port's as well as the Fireweed Mead. Great local stop and a MUST visit.
Shy A.
Shy A.
Dec 12, 2010
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This place is the BOSS!

Bill (I kept calling him Doug?!? Possibly too much of their great wine!) was our host when we decided to visit. We were the only ones there so he took us on an entire tour of their wine making process! After visiting several wineries in the past, I've NEVER gotten such an in-depth tour. It was informative and fun.

We left with six bottles. LOL. And some really dope wicks to make all of our leftover wine bottles into cool candles!

Some highlights: The Mead--WHAT?! Yes. Mead. It's so legit, I can't even explain it. I highly recommend it. Their Gweurtztminer
Veronica A.
Veronica A.
Jul 18, 2009
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Michael is a very friendly guy. His wines are unique, too. The Lemberger is distinct in that its aroma is very grapey but the finish is smooth and dry. The Mead is also exceptional; I've never tasted anything like it! I also like that he has rice crackers to cleanse your palate.
Erin K.
Erin K.
Apr 28, 2009
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Have been back a second time and can tell you that the Lemberger is always a hit at parties, as is the Cab-Merlot blend. The people who own and run this place are so helpful and accommodating and a joy to do business with.
Angelina L.
Angelina L.
Apr 06, 2009
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I visited this place many moons ago with a couple girlfriends from San Francisco when we stayed in Port Townsend (Port Charles as they call it) for an all girls weekend.

Listening to my free spirit, I decided to enjoy the sun and take the non direct route back to Seattle from Whidbey Island (Keystone to Port Townsend to Bainbridge Island to Seattle).

Being in Port Townsend, I thought I'd stop by and taste their latest selection of wines since we enjoyed them before.

Getting to their tasting room was a little off the beaten path and I started wondering to myself if I was heading to the
Lisa W.
Lisa W.
Jan 11, 2009
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We decided to take a spontaneous day trip up north and found ourselves in Port Townsend, which I haven't visited since high school. We didn't get a chance to really delve into the city (and it was cold and rainy anyway), but we did stop at FairWinds Winery on our way out. The outside of the tasting room looks like a big barn, surrounded by tractors. The inside is small and cozy, with a variety of wine-related gift items for sale (wine toppers, picnic sets, etc). The tasting was $3 per person, $5 per couple, and there was a wide variety that was being poured, whites, reds and dessert
Raven V.
Raven V.
Apr 06, 2008
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Great wines. This is a pleasant setting for a wine tasting year round. The owner is very helpful. All around thumbs-up!
Marie B.
Marie B.
Apr 11, 2006
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Their Port O' Call and Gewurtztraminer are outstanding. This is known to be the area's first winery. Their wines are made only from WA grapes.

Prices are good.