Leading up to the opening of Warr-King Wines in 2013, Lisa completed the Wine Technology Program at Lake Washington Technical College and a two-year certification program in Enology from Washington State University. She spent two years with Patterson Cellars learning the ropes of the business and finding her winemaking style, then a harvest at Chateau Ste. Michelle making large-scale white wines. Lisa is happiest when the fruit rolls in and her hands are stained purple, so when a space came available in the Woodinville Warehouse District, she jumped at the opportunity to start the winery with her husband Alan and a few very encouraging friends.
Lisa takes a minimalist approach to winemaking and believes in honoring the fruit as it is grown. She embraces vintage variation and is dedicated to producing wines that are true to a varietal. Warr-King sources from some of the best vineyards in Washington state and works with notable growers that value sustainable practices and consistently yield high-quality fruit. Warr-King Wines intends to stay small and stay focused, offering a limited production of single vineyard, single varietal wines, and unique blends that showcase the exquisiteness of Washington wine.
Warr-King Wines is a women-operated winery producing elegant old-world style wines that highlight Washington’s distinctive new world terroir. Winemaker Lisa Warr-King Packer has built a strong following with her award-winning wines and mission to support her local community, especially other women pursuing the sciences and wine industry.
Leading up to the opening of Warr-King Wines in 2013, Lisa completed the Wine Technology Program at Lake Washington Technical College and a two-year certification program in Enology from Washington State University. She spent two years with Patterson Cellars learning the ropes of the business and finding her winemaking style, then a harvest at Chateau Ste. Michelle making large-scale white wines. Lisa is happiest when the fruit rolls in and her hands are stained purple, so when a space came available in the Woodinville Warehouse District, she jumped at the opportunity to start the winery with her husband Alan and a few very encouraging friends.
Lisa takes a minimalist approach to winemaking and believes in honoring the fruit as it is grown. She embraces vintage variation and is dedicated to producing wines that are true to a varietal. Warr-King sources from some of the best vineyards in Washington state and works with notable growers that value sustainable practices and consistently yield high-quality fruit. Warr-King Wines intends to stay small and stay focused, offering a limited production of single vineyard, single varietal wines, and unique blends that showcase the exquisiteness of Washington wine.
This world-class vineyard gets beautifully ripe and maintains acidity while building sugars toward harvest. It has one of the most diverse clonal selections in Washington State and is ideal for reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
Royal Slope
Columbia Valley Washington
Fractured rock and sandy loam soil
1,400 ft
One of Washington's best and hottest vineyards, these vines can produce big, bold, age-worthy red wines.
Red Mountain
Southern, central Washington
Silt and sandy loam
670 to 980 ft
This pioneering family vineyard was planted in 1975 and primarily showcases Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wines tend to produce small grapes with thick skins, showing complex flavors and powerful tannin.
Red Mountain
Southern, central Washington
Wind-blown loess
670 to 695 ft