About
Eight Bells Winery is a nautically themed urban winery in North Seattle's Roosevelt/Ravenna neighborhood, established in 2009 by partners Tim Bates, Andy Shepherd, and Frank Michiels, now led by second-generation CEO Taylor Michiels. They produce approximately 2,000 cases annually of hand-crafted red and white Washington wines sourced from acclaimed vineyards like Red Willow and Boushey. Voted the Best Winery and Best Wine Club in the PNW three years in a row, including 2025.
Wines from Red Willow and Boushey Vineyards
Sangiovese and Syrah from Red Willow
Urban winery in North Seattle
Family and friends operation
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What They Make
David’s Block
Bordeaux-style field blend from Red Willow Vineyard
Sangiovese
Sourced from Red Willow Vineyard, sells out quickly
8 Clones Syrah
Award-winning Syrah from Red Willow Vineyard, Washington’s first Syrah vineyard
Chardonnay
Chablis style from Boushey Vineyard in Yakima Valley
Awards
Silver Medal, Washington Wine Awards 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Private events hosted at the winery
Member Events
series of member events
Series of events for wine club members
Latest News
Voted 2025 Best Winery in the PNW; Best Winery and Wine Club in PNW 3 years in a row; coming big move from Roosevelt location