Lisa Packer, Warr-King Wines

On this episode, we interview the Double Gold award winning owner and winemaker, Lisa Packer of Warr-King Wines. She discusses the power behind her wines’ namesake, her winemaking style and business philosophy.

We recommend a visit to Warr-King in Woodinville, WA. You’ll realize immediately after stepping through the doors at Warr-King, that this is not your average tasting room. There’s a warmth and coziness that is partially due to a focus on artfulness; colorful, whimsical paintings adorn the walls, the barrel cabinets behind the tasting bar and the surprisingly mysterious, dark ceiling. On our first trip, and a recent follow-up, the tables were almost always full. This is not unheard of, but may be an indication that word has gotten out—Lisa Packard makes great wines.

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Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine

Held at the Columbia Tower Club in Seattle, WA, this highly anticipated event showcased trendsetting women chefs, winemakers and sommeliers of the Northwest. Sandi delivers the event 411 and dishes about a few of her favorite winemakers.

Lisa Packer (left) and the awesome Warr-King tasting room staff.

Warr-King wines lineup

Beautiful barrel shelves at Warr-King Wines.

Artful glass lighting with dark, exposed ceiling creates a modern look at Warr-King Wine’s tasting room in Woodinville, WA.

Have a blast with friends at Warr-King Wine’s tasting room in Woodinville, WA.

Colorful and whimsical art creates a fun and warm atmosphere at Warr-King Wines.

Spectacular view at the Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine event in Seattle, WA.

Chef Amy Beaumier features pork roulade with pistachios, fig jam, mustard seed cracker with vadouvan curry aioli at Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine.

Chef Nicole Matson features salt cod & sunchoke baccala with pickled onion on crostini at the Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine.

Sonoris wines by Hillary Sjolund at Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine.

DAMA wines by Mary Derby at Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine.

Robert Ramsay wines by Casey Cobble at Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine.

Welcome Road wines by Leigh McMillan at Northwest Women Stars of Food & Wine.

Wines we loved

Warr-King Wines

2017 Marie Noelle Rosé
Winery notes: This dry Rosé is light in color with aromas of strawberries, rose petals and a hint of lavender. Nice acid, great texture with an elegant mineral finish.

2014 Syrah
Awarded Double Gold Winner by San Francisco Chronicle Wine Awards 2018.
Winery notes: This wine has an old-world elegance; blackberry, olive and rosemary on the palate, with a peppery finish. Subtle with a lingering and memorable finish. The perfect wine to pair with all your BBQ favorites!

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery notes: This is our first ever Red Mountain Cabernet and it is stellar. Nice acidity with prominent tannins. Black cherry and cocoa powder on the nose, bursts of blackberry and baking spices on the palate. The finish is bold, yet elegant and complex.