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Category 5 Cellars

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Jason Smith, raised on a Wenatchee pear orchard, trained through the Winemaking program at Northwest Wine Academy and interned for two years at Patterson Cellars, founded Category 5 Cellars in Woodinville in 2017. The portfolio spans nine varietals, from Albariño and Riesling to Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Petit Verdot. Firewall Red, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec blend, is priced at twenty dollars. Single-vineyard expressions include 2020 Petit Verdot from Dineen and Dionysus vineyards, 2020 Syrah from DuBrul, and 2021 Counoise from Lonesome Springs Ranch. The Hacker Rosé is priced at twenty dollars.

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Varietals

Cabernet SauvignonMalbecRoséAlbariñoPetit VerdotSyrahCounoiseRieslingCabernet Franc

When to go

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Good to know

Category 5 Cellars focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Rosé, Albariño, Petit Verdot, and more. Signature bottles include Firewall Red (Cab Sauv & Malbec Blend), The Hacker Rosé, 2022 Albariño, 2020 Petit Verdot (Dineen Vineyard), 2020 Petit Verdot (Dionysus Vineyard), 2020 Syrah (DuBrul Vineyard), 2021 Counoise (Lonesome Springs Ranch), 2019 Malbec, The Phisher (White Wine), 2022 Dry Riesling, 2022 Blanc Franc (White Cabernet Franc). When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Category 5 Cellars is in Woodinville, Washington. Phone: +1 425-209-0016. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Category 5 Cellars was established in 2017, giving the estate 9 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Category 5 Cellars is led by Jason Smith. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: Closed | Friday: 3:00 – 6:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

19501 Ne 144Th Ave Ste D900
Woodinville, Washington, United States of America

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