 "One of the Northwest's emerging superstar wineries." (Wine Press Northwest) Barrister Winery produces small quantities of Bordeaux varietal wines and syrah. Our total production in 2008 will be approximately 2,500 cases. Most of our wines are sold at the winery or through our mailing list. A limited quantity is available in a select number of Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and Seattle’s finest restaurants and wine shops.
A Little History
Founded in a garage by Greg Lipsker and Michael White, two attorney/winemakers, Barrister Winery is now located in a 100 year-old brick building in the historic Davenport Arts District in downtown Spokane, Washington.
In the fall of 1997 we bought our first 5 gallon home winemaking kit. Since then winemaking has become the “little hobby” that got out of control.
In 2001 we took the quantum leap from home winemaking to becoming a bonded winery. Producing only red wine, our grapes come from some of Washington’s most prestigious vineyards (and a couple sleepers). Our grapes are all hand picked, fermented in small lots and barrel-aged in French and American Oak for 16 to 30 months. We are both pretty passionate about wine and we try to make wine in the style we like to drink. We are striving to produce only premium quality wines. Although it’s a business now, it is still a labor of love. Hours and Visiting Tastings - Fridays from 12 noon until 6pm and Saturdays from 11am - 4pm. We invite you to visit our tasting room, meet the winemakers and linger a bit while you explore our wines. Tours - It is important to us that we have a personal relationship with each of our customers. We hate to say "by appointment” - it sounds so stuffy. We would love to have you come visit. Our production tours are very special. You will be personally guided by either Greg or Michael, learn how our wine is made and taste samples from the barrel. We try to tailor each visit to the interests and knowledge of our guests. Please call if you would like a tour and we will arrange a time that works for all of us.
Our Special Events
ART IN THE ALLEY
On First Friday each month we feature a different artist with an artist's reception from 5:00pm - 9 :00pm Come relax, enjoy the arts and a glass of wine. From 7pm-10p.m. enjoy accoustic blues by "Lonesome" Lyle Morse. A great way to spend the early evening - a little slice of Europe, right in Spokane.
Your Special Events
We are now booking the winery for special events on a limited basis. From corporate board meetings to wedding receptions and intimate candle light wedding rehearsal dinners in our wine cellar. If you are looking for something different for that special occasion, we just may be what you are looking for. Believe it or not, people are already booking 2008 Christmas parties. Finding Us
Our address is 1213 W. Railroad Avenue. We are between Adams and Jefferson Streets and between First and Second Avenues, immediately South of the railroad viaduct. Directions:
Drive West on Second Avenue to Jefferson (about 12 blocks west of Division St.). Turn right on Jefferson and left onto Railroad Avenue (immediately before going under the railroad viaduct). Note that Railroad Avenue is on the South side of the railroad overpass. Don’t be confused by Railroad Alley which is on the North side of the railroad overpass. Lost? We're only hard to find the first time. Just call us if you need directions or have problems finding the winery - you won't be the first (465-3591).
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