Brian Carter Cellars · Woodinville & Vancouver, WA

Built on the art of the blend.

Since 1980, winemaker Brian Carter has pursued one idea in every bottle: balance. European-style blends made to taste good on release and to reward the cellar.

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European-Style Blends

Three collections, Core Blends, ONE, and Heart & Soul, from Washington State terroir.

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Order online for direct shipping or pick up at the tasting room.

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Recognition

A trophy case, vintage after vintage.

Brian Carter Cellars has been named one of Washington's most decorated wineries by the press and by the industry.

2025

Heritage Award in Washington Wine

Washington State Wine Awards

2023

Pacific NW Winery of the Year

Great Northwest Wine

2023

Top Wineries List

Seattle Times Best in the Pacific Northwest

2020

Grand Vin Award

Washington Winegrowers Association

2018

Winery of Distinction

Northwest Wine Summit

2015

Winery of the Year

Wine Press Northwest

Featured in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Vinous (Jeb Dunnuck, Owen Bargreen)
Twice named Winemaker of the Year by Washington Magazine
Three-time Grand Prize, Pacific NW Enological Society
Honored Vintner, 2007 Auction of Washington Wines

Also Poured in Seattle

Brian Carter Cellars wines are poured at The Tasting Room, Wines of Washington, a shared tasting room at 1924 Post Alley in Pike Place Market, downtown Seattle. It is a partner venue, not one of our tasting rooms.

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Brian's Thoughts · November 5, 2025

2025 Harvest Report: Brian Carter's 48th Vintage

Day one was September 9th. Brian reports from his 48th harvest with notes on ripeness, Solstice vineyard, and why the 2025s may drink younger than usual.