Port Gardner Bay Winery

In the barrel room at Port Gardner Bay Winery, Chris Covington stays vigilant watching over casks of reds and whites with the anticipation and pride of a master winemaker. After learning that their engineering and chemistry knowledge could be put to use fermenting grapes and crafting unique alcoholic nectars, Chris and his wife Linnea began experimenting the wine-making process, eventually producing their own wines independently. Together, they now craft vintages ranging from cabernet sauvignons and merlots to malbecs and gewürztraminers, earning them a spot in Evening Magazine's "The Best of Western Washington". In addition to their day-to-day production duties, the couple also hosts frequent events, from tastings featuring live performances from local musicians to wine classes that discuss the wine-making process and dispel rumors that the best way to crush a grape is by breaking its heart.