About Category 5 Cellars
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. Single-vineyard expressions include 2020 Petit Verdot from Dineen and Dionysus vineyards, 2020 Syrah from DuBrul, and 2021 Counoise from Lonesome Springs Ranch.
Varietals
Cabernet SauvignonMalbecRoséAlbariñoPetit VerdotSyrahCounoiseRieslingCabernet Franc
When to visit Category 5 Cellars
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 about Category 5 Cellars
Can you visit Category 5 Cellars? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Category 5 Cellars has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 5, 2026).
What wines does Category 5 Cellars specialize in?
Category 5 Cellars focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Rosé, Albariño and 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).
Where is Category 5 Cellars located?
Category 5 Cellars is at 19501 Ne 144Th Ave Ste D900 in Woodinville, Washington. Phone: +1 425-209-0016.
When was Category 5 Cellars founded?
Category 5 Cellars was established in 2017.
Who makes the wine at Category 5 Cellars?
The winemaking at Category 5 Cellars is led by Jason Smith.
What are Category 5 Cellars's tasting hours?
Category 5 Cellars is open Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Where to find Category 5 Cellars
Category 5 Cellars is at 19501 Ne 144Th Ave Ste D900, Woodinville, Washington, United States.