March is always an exciting time at EFESTĒ. Not only does it mark the start of the early spring season, bringing the warmth of the sunshine we’ve missed all winter, but it also brings with it our much-anticipated Spring Release for club members!
While allocation time happens multiple times a year, such as Fall Release and June for our Winemaker’s Reserve members, Spring is always a special time around the winery. It’s a time when we release new vintages, set up the patio umbrellas, and watch our vineyards start to emerge from their winter hibernation. Spring brings with it the promise of a new growing season and the opportunity for another vintage of outstanding wines!
What’s in a Membership?
Spring Release is also the best time of year to join our wine club! Whether you’ve been thinking about joining for a while, or you’ve just recently discovered us, now is the perfect moment to become a member. Release time is packed with special events for all club members, as well as exclusive offers on wine sales and so much more, all month long.
One of the highlights of club release is our All-Access Saturdays, hosted in the Woodinville cellar. Here, we open the space exclusively to club members to come and taste up to 16 wines that can be found in the new club releases, paired with delicious chef-curated bites, all complimentary to our members. Club members can also bring up to two guests with them free of charge, introducing them to the member experience!
Live Music Fridays are also a huge hit with our members during release time. We host this every Friday during Club Month from 4-7pm in our Woodinville location, featuring talented artists such as Jaeden Luke, as seen on The Voice! And don’t forget about Bingo on Tuesday, April 1, where you can sip on wine and play to win fantastic prizes while DJ Jay Hayes plays all your favorite tunes.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It!
Club Month and all our events are our way of saying thank you to our members for their continued support of EFESTĒ, our family, and our wines. These special events, along with the club shipments, which include exclusive, unreleased wines, are just a few of the perks our members enjoy. If you’ve been considering an EFESTĒ Wine Club Membership, here are some insights from some of our valued club members:
“We have been members since 2008, joining shortly after the club was launched! When we started tastings in Woodinville, we used a winery map as our guide and decided to give EFESTĒ a try. After a couple of visits, we knew we wanted to be members – great wine, a great story, and a warm community.
We love the sense of family that the club has brought, the ambiance of the tasting room, and, of course, the delicious wines. It has been a very special treat to get to know Daniel and Helen and many members of the family and staff who have been so hospitable towards us. We feel more like extended family members. And the stories behind each wine are heartwarming!
Of course, the wine speaks for itself. From the beautiful crispness of Evergreen to the robust warmth of Big Papa. EFESTĒ wines find their way to our table and special occasions. Pizza night-Upright, Thanksgiving dinner-Evergreen, the SODO room before baseball games, and lots of fun options for food paring or vertical tasting parties with friends.
If you are looking for a wine club that we think you will love, come join us. We look forward to getting to know you!” – Gary & Jane Karns, members since 2008
“When we were looking to join a winery, our friends suggested that we find a winery where we like the wine, but also a place that has fun events. After tasting the wine at EFESTĒ, they were a strong contender. As we kept coming back, we realized that we liked EFESTĒ wine with each of the varietals coming in strong. The tasting room staff is always fun and a pleasure to be around and we always feel special when we come in. The events have not disappointed! From the wine releases with cheese pairings and food pairings to Bingo Night, happy hour, Rockin’ Sips fundraiser and more. Lastly, with the delicious pizzas, charcuterie and other foods that come out of their kitchen, we knew and continue to know that we found our home.” – David & Laura Devin, members since 2022
“We found EFESTĒ when we went to our first Passport Woodinville event. We had spent most of our time in the warehouse district that day. EFESTĒ was our last stop after a few decent wines, but nothing that we really loved. We walked into a just opened EFESTĒ and we were hooked. My husband had the winemaker at the time (Brennan) pull him aside for a barrel tasting of Big Papa, I tasted a couple of REALLY great reds and we were hooked. We joined the wine club that day, I think we were member number 98 and we have been members ever since. Big Papa is by far our favorite, in fact we have every year in our Library, waiting for a special occasion. The wine continues to be fantastic, the tasting room welcoming, and the amazing EFESTĒ owners and staff who always welcome us and make us feel like family will keep us coming back and bringing friends and family!” – Elizabeth & Matt Westphal, members since 2008
Ready to Join Us?
Our Wine Club options make it easy to select the membership that best fits your specific wine needs! The Connoisseur, Enthusiast, and Aficionado clubs offer 12, 6, and 3 bottle options, respectively. An exclusive Winemakers Reserve 6-bottle add-on is also available for wine lovers looking to grow their cellar or who simply appreciate exceptional wine. Year-round discounts on wine purchases are included with all of our clubs, along with complimentary tastings or glass pours for members and up to two guests on every visit.
