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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Woodinville offers four distinct wine districts: Warehouse, Downtown, Hollywood, and West Valley. Travelers can explore the region in one day, enjoying its reputation for tasting rooms and outdoor concerts.
Colonization began when Ira and Susan Woodin filed a National Homestead Act claim for 160 acres. The Sammamish people were pushed out long before Woodinville became famous for its wineries.
Northstar Winery offers a $95 Food & Wine Pairing Experience featuring Merlots from critically acclaimed winemaker David 'Merf' Merfeld, whose wines have won Best in Washington State.
The historic Hollywood Tavern, originally named the Hollywood Corner Service Station, sits next to Woodinville Whiskey Company. Visitors can sample whiskey and enjoy a burger on the patio at what was once "Mabel's Tavern."
Best to park at the Woodinville Sports Fields and walk the Sammamish River Trail to explore the area. The SOMM Hotel and Spa features unique mushroom furniture and Sasquatch artwork worth a brief stop.

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