Winery & Tasting Room
23501 North Highway 101
Just South of Hoodsport, WA  98548
(See Map)
 

Phone: 360-877-9894 or 800-580-9894
Fax:  360-877-9508

Email:  wine@hoodsport.com 

Website:  www.hoodsport.com
 

Winery Information

Proprietors:
The Patterson Family and Shareholders

Winemaker: 
Bret Trela

Products: 
Island Belle/Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Lemberger/Cabernet,
Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc,
Madeleine Angevine, Sauvignon Blanc,
Raspberry, Loganberry, and
Rhubarb Fruit Wines.
Also Cordial-Style Fruit Wines

Vineyard Acreage: 
Contract with selected vineyards of
the Puget Sound region, including the Historic Stretch Island Vineyard, as well as vineyards in the Yakima Valley and Red Mountain regions.
 

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Hoodsport Winery... then and now
Preserving and making history

    Once upon a time... before Washington was a state, a man in a flat-bottomed skiff rowed throughout the quiet, protected waterways of Puget Sound in search of a perfect place -- a place for a home and a vineyard.  Lambert B. Evans had only recently come to this land... only after his release from a Florida prison for Confederate soldiers at the end of the Civil War.

       Stretch Island, an "early ripening" spot in the southern reaches of Puget Sound, became Evans' new home in 1872 and the location of his vineyard.   Evans' grape-growing success attracted others to the island, and a period of experimentation ensued.  The light-bodied "Island Belle" hybrid grape was one of the successes of this experimentation.  The grape became the most commonly grown in the Puget Sound region.  In fact, in 1918 the Island Belle Grape Growers' Union was formed to help market the grapes.  Prohibition got in the way, but shortly after its repeal, three wineries opened on Stretch Island between 1933 and 1936. 

       By 1978, a total of 17 wineries operated in Washington State; one of them was the Patterson family's Hoodsport Winery, the only winery that continues to use the historic Island Belle grapes from Puget Sound's Stretch Island.  Hoodsport Winery got its start with fruit wines, taking advantage of the area's famed produce.  The family's first vintage of grape-varietal wine was its 1981 Island Belle wine produced from a bumper crop harvested from the historic Stretch Island vineyard that year.

 

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       This wine started a strong move into other varietals and blended wines which served the pioneering winery well as it went on to produce award-winning grape wines in the coming years.  Port-style and still fruit wines remain a staple of Hoodsport's product portfolio, as does the continued, although limited, use of Island Belle grapes.

       The winery's location on beautiful Hood Canal (a protected waterway of Puget Sound) frequently rewards the visitor with sightings of Orca whales.  Over the years, the Patterson family has watched, as the number of whales that feed and frolic in front of their winery has shrunk.  In 2005, the family decided to take an active role in contributing to the awareness of the Orca population's plight.  Hoodsport Winery teamed up with the Orca Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the Puget Sound Orca population and to educating the community about what can be done to help ensure their survival.  

       Hoodsport's Orca Series Wines were introduced and have become an important part of the winery's portfolio;  a portion of sales is contributed to the Orca Network.  The whale on the front label is an adaptation of “Orca,” the creation of artist Clarence Mills, a member of the Haida Nation of British Columbia. 

       The Orca Network and Hoodsport Winery host a series of promotions and educational seminars highlighting the plight of the whales.

    Visit Hoodsport Winery for a distinctive experience -- an experience of taste, beauty and local history.  Who knows?  You might even see a pod of playful whales.

Featured Hoodsport Wines
(Most current vintages of wines are shipped)
Discounts: 
15% off case orders

 Ordering:  hoodsportstore.com
 

       Hoodsport wines are available at supermarkets and other wine retailers in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and parts of Canada. You may purchase some of the more limited varieties at the winery, by mail, telephone or from our Secure Online Store

        For help finding wines or placing an order call 1-800-580-9894.

STILL WINES

Madeleine Angevine
Puget Sound
$12.99
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Made with certified organic wine grapes harvested from Hughes Vineyards on Lopez Island.  This wine is distinctively aromatic and balanced with nice floral and spice characteristics. Try with poultry.

Gewürztraminer
Kiona Vineyards, Yakima Valley
$12.99
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Intense floral and spicy aromas, especially of rose petals and oil of bergamot. Citrus flavors linger with slight anise and grape undertones on a balanced mostly dry frame.
One of the best in the northwest. Medium dry white wine with floral and spice characteristics. Enjoy with Asian foods or a traditional turkey dinner.  Residual Sugar: 1.0%

Island Belle™ / Merlot
Stretch Island (Puget Sound)/Yakima Valley
Blend: 54%/46%
$16.99
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A rogue wine, combining the best of the West and East sides of the mountains.  Intense fresh grape fruitiness with blueberry and black cherry overtones over a spicy layer of vanilla. This wine goes well with fruit, cheese and smoked salmon or try with any hearty pasta or meat dish. This wine is also excellent with wild game, venison and turkey.  Historical Note:  Island Belle was first planted in middle 1800's with some replanting in the 40's, 50's and 80's.  Residual Sugar:  0.88%

  • Nick Tomassi WINE OF THE WEEK: “...the best of eastern and western Washington joined in a great, full-bodied, fruity red to complement beef, barbecue
    and pasta."

Other Hoodsport Still Wines

ORCA SERIES WINES

       A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Hoodsport Orca Series wines benefits the nonprofit organization Orca Network; dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific Northwest, the organization runs promotions and seminars to educate the public to the plight of the Pacific Sound Orca and the importance of providing them healthy and safe habitats.



2005 Orca Series Cabernet/Merlot
Columbia Valley
$12.99  [Order Now]

With a lot of fruit in the nose, our Hoodsport Cab-Merlot teases your palate with flavors of berries, vanilla, plum and chocolate before parting ways on a smooth peppery finish that is just right. Fire up the Weber, throw down some burgers and grill some wings. Too tired to cook? Get the door, it's.... (60% Cabernet 40% Merlot)

 

2005 Orca Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley
$12.99  [Order Now]

The soft fruits and herbaceous notes of this wine will warm you up for something to eat. The rich red hues call for some comfort food; the taste of pepper on your palate will have you leaning toward a big cut of steak.  The Grapes were harvested at 25 brix, crushed and destemmed into stainless steel tanks leaving 30% whole berries.

2004 Orca Series Sauvignon Blanc
Columbia Valley
$9.99  [Order Now]

This is a bright and lively wine. The aromas and flavors of grapefruit and pears are abundant from the moment the bottle is uncorked. Finishing with great acidity this wine is an excellent example of the essence of Sauvignon Blanc in the Northwest.  93.07% Sauvignon Blanc/ 5.86% Chenin Blanc and 1.07% Riesling
 

Other Orca Series Wines


PUGET SOUND FRUIT WINES

Raspberry
Grown on independent farms in Western Washington
and the Willamette Valley of Oregon

$12.99 [Order Now]

Dark ruby red. Intense characteristic fresh raspberry flavors that are lightly floral. 
A pleasant sipper with a long finish.  This is an excellent sipping wine and complements many foods including wild game, pheasant, duck, game hens, pork and salads. It also goes especially well with rich deserts and chocolate.  Serve chilled. A consistent gold medal winner.  “Essence of raspberries; light and fresh.” - Wine Spectator.  Residual Sugar: 4.0%

Rhubarb Wine
Grown on independent farms of the
Southern Puget Sound valleys
$12.99
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Characteristic fresh rhubarb flavors that are lightly floral. A pleasant sipper. Light pink salmon color.  This is an excellent sipping wine and goes well with many foods including turkey, baked ham, salads and particularly salmon and watermelon.  Serve chilled.

Other Hoodsport Fruit Wines
 

CORDIAL-STYLE WINES

Three cordial-style Hoodsport wines include Bella Cranberry, Loganberry Dream and Stella Raspberry.  These aromatic wines are full bodied with an intense fresh fruit taste. The beautiful deep blue 375ml bottle makes it a perfect choice for that special occasion. $16.99 per bottle;  $45.88 when you purchase three bottles.

Bella Cranberry
$16.99 375ml bottle [Order Now]

Bella Cranberry is a rare treat with the aroma and essence of fresh cranberries. This aromatic wine is full bodied with an intense fresh fruit taste. 14.5% alcohol.

Loganberry Dream
$16.99 375ml bottle
[Order Now]

Loganberry Dream is an intense, aromatic and full-bodied wine capturing the essence of fresh loganberries.  Alcohol 14.5 % by volume.

Stella Raspberry
$16.99 375ml bottle [Order Now]

Stella Raspberry is an intense aromatic wine, full bodied with rich flavors of fresh pressed raspberries.  Alcohol 14.5 % by volume.


Where to find Hoodsport

Map to Hoodsport Winery - Washington's Puget Sound appellation
 

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Last revised:  07/27/2007