Austin Robaire Vintners -- MikeL's Guide to WA Wineries

MikeL's Guide to WA Wineries Austin Robaire Vintners 19501-144th Ave NE Suite D-800, Woodinville, WA 98072 Phone: 206-406-0360, Fax: 425-402-1756

[label source: Beth Schoenberg]

Tours: by appt.
Tasting room: 12-5 First and Third Saturdays, and by appt.
Official website: http://www.AustinRobaire.com/
email: click to email (general)
BW-WA-324; Bonded: 2001; first vintage 1999; Tasting room opened 2001
Owners: Ron Yabut

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Page last updated: 29-Jan-2003, Page generated: 11-Sep-2005

Newsletters: Jan 2003 (.pdf 19k).
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Production: 1999 (220 cases), 2000 (300 cases), 2001 (500 cases)
Vineyards: none: contracts with :Columbia Valley Appellation (Artz, Elerding, Inion, Kestral Estate, Portteus, Snipes Canyon, Waddle)
Distribution: Mailing list, tasting room, select local wine shops and restaurants

History:
Another case of a little hobby that became an obsession. Ron started out as a home beer brewer and soon jumped feet first into home winemaking. In his first year he bought nearly one ton of grapes. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and even 300 pounds of Pinot Noir that he picked himself. Soon home winemaking was no longer enough to contain Ron's enthusiasm and passion. He entertained thoughts of opening a commercial boutique winery. And so begain Austin Robaire Vintners.
Sources: [the winery]

The Wines:
As the winery has an official website with detailed wine notes, I'll leave this section to them. Please visit the link (above) for current wine info.

Winemakers:
Ron Yabut 1999 - present

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