“This place is amazing, I love how friendly everyone is; it's such a peaceful place to be in the center of a world full of chaos. They have great produce and meat; I also love the flour and turkey eggs for baking. They also have a nice walking area and a small farm, God has definitely blessed anyone here today.”
“Wonderful wines, grounds, and experience! The gals working there are so incredibly friendly and welcoming. It felt like being at a winery run by my best friends. Highly recommend!”
“I am a tour guide who spends a lot of time in the Woodinville wine districts. Pondera is one of my favorite wineries to bring my groups. The entire slate of wines are always great. I don’t know of any winery that wins more accolades from the Washington Wine awards.
My groups consistently purchase wine from Pondera. Today was no different with a couple cases loaded in the back of my van.
The owners and staff treat me and my guests like family.
One huge bonus is the dual purpose of the Pondera tasting room. This space doubles as showroom for the Howard/Mandville Gallery. A wonderful collection of amazing paintings from around the world.
I highly recommend Pondera.”
“Beautiful new tasting room in Wine Alley! I hadn't realized they opened 2 years ago during the pandemic Era but am so glad I was able to visit recently! They have a 5 wine tasting menu for $20, or waived with a $40 bottle purchase as well as glass pours and truffle popcorn. My friend and I dropped in for a class of their 2013 Cabernet library pour and the truffle popcorn. The space was absolutely beautiful and inviting. They didn't pressure us to join their wine club. Instead, there was information available at every table in the place. They offer a happy hour on Thursdays and Fridays with pours being half off. We will definitely be back to try other wines!”
“Had an amazing family dinner here. It’s a gorgeous view and the food surprised me. All our dishes were excellent. My fave was the tartare, beet salad and the seafood pasta. Table of 18 was super happy, the wine helped too, really enjoyed the cab franc and the Sauvignon”
“We have been members of EFESTĒ since its inception, and over the years they have continued to build on their tradition of superb wines into creating a truly wonderful tasting room experience. On our most recent visit the Efeste team took us through a bespoke tasting to help us select wines for a forthcoming dinner party, alongside serving a lunch worthy of the best restaurants in the Puget Sound Area - with special callouts for the Salmon Rillettes and the Meatballs, alongside the 2021 Estate Grenache!”
“Incredible wine and ambience! Quiddity is a gem amongst wineries in Woodinville. Greg is such a knowledgeable and kind host! Absolutely love his wine and company!”