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 experien

ce 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.

09/10/2026

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

Since 2012, we have had the privilege of having Tom as the consulting winemaker for Ambassador Wines 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 winemaker, 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 wine.

Here is why winegrowers 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 wine.

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 winemaking, quality always beats quantity.

Long holiday weekends call for digging a little deeper into the cellar. Our long time club member opened this beauty: ou...
09/07/2026

Long holiday weekends call for digging a little deeper into the cellar. Our long time club member opened this beauty: our 2009 estate Syrah from our 2024 Library Club release! Whether you’re searing prime ribeye, smoking ribs, or simply unwinding on the patio with friends and family, here’s to celebrating the fruits of our labor.
Cheers to a restful, delicious holiday weekend!

While the crew is hard at work bringing in the first picks of the year, our tasting room is pouring fresh, vibrant fligh...
09/04/2026

While the crew is hard at work bringing in the first picks of the year, our tasting room is pouring fresh, vibrant flights to kick off your holiday weekend. Come sit with us, enjoy the early fall weather, and experience how past vintages set the standard for what's currently coming off the vines.

Whether you're looking for a crisp glass of Rosé on the patio or settling in for a preview of our estate reds, we have a glass ready for you.

Thanks to moderate temperatures across the region this summer, our vines have been working steadily without the usual mi...
09/03/2026

Thanks to moderate temperatures across the region this summer, our vines have been working steadily without the usual mid-season heat shutdowns. When temperatures spike above 90–95°F, grapevine photosynthesis naturally stalls—but with only a handful of extreme heat days this year, the fruit has developed beautifully and right on schedule.

Mike and the vineyard crew kicked off picking with our Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Over on Red Mountain the energy is electric. The reds are tracking close behind with balanced canopies and dialed-in crop loads across the board.

Big smiles for first-time wine club milestones! A huge welcome to Lauren, our newest Ben Franklin Club Member. Ambassado...
09/02/2026

Big smiles for first-time wine club milestones! A huge welcome to Lauren, our newest Ben Franklin Club Member. Ambassador is her very first wine club membership ever, and we couldn't be more honored to be her home winery. Cheers to many shared bottles and great memories ahead.

08/29/2026

Who needs a jewelry store when your wine cellar comes with its own bling?

08/29/2026

First pick of the season is in! Kicking off Harvest 2026 with Boushey Sauvignon Blanc heading straight into the press. Let the madness (and magic) begin!

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

Opening Hours

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

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(425) 949-8322

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