Slightly disappointed following our visit. My girlfriend and I were stranded for a few hours when the ferry broke down, and stopped in for a tasting. Not sure if our host was having an off day or was distracted, but we did not feel very welcome. We were left alone for around 20 mins after being poured our first tasting (we were the only customers in the shop). After tasting, we purchased what we thought would be a 750ml bottle of vermouth (discount for 750ml bottles and ciders after tasting) only to later find out the bottle is half the size (375 ml). Not complaining, just felt a disclaimer might've been good.Otherwise, shop was quiet and clean, and the wine was good.
Teresa Harrison
Quaint, fun, inviting space with an exceptional product. Must visit if in Friday Harbor!
Christine B.
Came here for a tasting in the afternoon. The back patio was great. Tons of space and a nice little oasis. We ordered two flights and sat outside and waited for them to be brought to us. The women working were great. Friendly and welcoming. The wine was great. Good portions and refreshing.
Sarah McElhaney
A must stop in Friday Harbor if you’re looking for a local drink. Their selection of ciders and wines are deliciously dry. We love sitting on the back patio with a glass or taking a couple of the new cans to go. Perfect for summer picnics!
Jessica M.
So nice I came back twice! This place is an absolute gem. I stopped two days in a row to enjoy some delicious small bites and ciders! I sat on the back patio, which was beautiful and shaded. It was so refreshing after a day of mopeds and bike riding. I got the cider flight the first day, which was perfect to help me decide what to get a glass of when I stopped by the second day! And they have happy hour which is a bonus!! Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Friday Harbor! Thanks for taking care of me Barb.
Matt Wade
Cute ambiance and good service with the wine and cider tastings. Buuut, the wines and ciders were so bad tasting. And smelled so bad. Wish I didn't have a nose here. At least now I know to avoid Madrone wherever I go.
Adriana L.
This was an awesome place to stop. The wine was very good, but the staff working last Saturday, made the experience even better. She really enjoys being there and it shows. We really enjoyed our time at Madrone.
Wynn Geary
Amazing outdoor back patio area! Loved the sparkling Pet-Nats.
Michelle Kinsley
Very unwelcoming place
Melissa M.
Great service and we loved the patio. They really helped us pick out the ciders we would like best and kept checking on us and offering water which was appreciated.
We missed our opportunity in 2020 to do a private tasting with the owners. Due to the pandemic and other issues we weren't able to do this. We came back to the island two years later and this place is a business now. Thankful they weren't affected by the fire as much. We were greeted by the nice woman with dark hair behind the bar and the local man at the end of the bar. I get a nice look around and enjoy the structure and how nice and quaint the place looks. They have the main room which has a small bar area, little room next for sitting, and an additional room with some seating. Then you have the back deck which has plenty of room. It's quite amazing outside. I love the bathroom. It has a unique map of all the wineries, breweries, distillery and ciders on the islands. I looked at the menu and they have cider, wine and sparkling wine flights. I asked if we can mix and match and she was so nice and said yes. We had the Riesling which on the nose had a delightful and smooth smell to this dry wine. It was fruit forward and stainless, then we had the Cabernet Sauvignon which had a nice aged barrel smell to it, it wasn't Smokey but it had a medium body formation to it and tastes amazing. One of the best Cabs that I've tried in a while. Moved on to the local blend of dry apple cider that was aged in French oak for 6 months. It was impressive, it had enough hint of the oak on the nose for a colorful splash towards the end. Lastly we had the kiwi which wasn't one of my favorites. It was dry and you can really taste the kiwi. Just wasn't digging the flavor. Overall from customer service, to sampling and having a glass of the Cabernet Sauvignon I was impressed. I look forward to visiting in the future when we return to the island.
Cindy Pealstrom
Madrone is a very unassuming cute little spot that we almost passed right by! Thank goodness we didn't!We were greeted by two very lovely ladies and decided to do tastings instead of glasses of wine. She offered to bring them out to the lovely deck and of course we agreed on such a gorgeous day!We sampled 5 wines, each one unique in flavor and body. All were delicious! The deck is stunning having just been rebuilt after a devastating fire 6 weeks prior.Service was great, wines were great and the area was great! We'll definitely be back!
Mike Flaherty
I passed by this place a buncha times, thinking that wines produced on SJI couldn't be that good. Holy smokes, was I wrong! Thank goodness I figured it out, because it's also a really luvverly place to relax - fun and serene at the same time. Photo is San Juan Island still life with Kingston cider.
Cindy P.
Madrone is a very unassuming cute little spot that we almost passed right by! Thank goodness we didn't!We were greeted by two very lovely ladies and decided to do tastings instead of glasses of wine. She offered to bring them out to the lovely deck and of course we agreed on such a gorgeous day!We sampled 5 wines, each one unique in flavor and body. All were delicious! The deck is stunning having just been rebuilt after a devastating fire 6 weeks prior.Service was great, wines were great and the area was great! We'll definitely be back!
Colorado_jonathan
nice lunch plate is available to have with your wine tasting. Comfortable sitting area to relax as well.
Slightly disappointed following our visit. My girlfriend and I were stranded for a few hours when the ferry broke down, and stopped in for a tasting. Not sure if our host was having an off day or was distracted, but we did not feel very welcome. We were left alone for around 20 mins after being poured our first tasting (we were the only customers in the shop). After tasting, we purchased what we thought would be a 750ml bottle of vermouth (discount for 750ml bottles and ciders after tasting) only to later find out the bottle is half the size (375 ml). Not complaining, just felt a disclaimer might've been good.Otherwise, shop was quiet and clean, and the wine was good.
Quaint, fun, inviting space with an exceptional product. Must visit if in Friday Harbor!
Came here for a tasting in the afternoon. The back patio was great. Tons of space and a nice little oasis. We ordered two flights and sat outside and waited for them to be brought to us. The women working were great. Friendly and welcoming. The wine was great. Good portions and refreshing.
A must stop in Friday Harbor if you’re looking for a local drink. Their selection of ciders and wines are deliciously dry. We love sitting on the back patio with a glass or taking a couple of the new cans to go. Perfect for summer picnics!
So nice I came back twice! This place is an absolute gem. I stopped two days in a row to enjoy some delicious small bites and ciders! I sat on the back patio, which was beautiful and shaded. It was so refreshing after a day of mopeds and bike riding. I got the cider flight the first day, which was perfect to help me decide what to get a glass of when I stopped by the second day! And they have happy hour which is a bonus!! Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Friday Harbor! Thanks for taking care of me Barb.
Cute ambiance and good service with the wine and cider tastings. Buuut, the wines and ciders were so bad tasting. And smelled so bad. Wish I didn't have a nose here. At least now I know to avoid Madrone wherever I go.
This was an awesome place to stop. The wine was very good, but the staff working last Saturday, made the experience even better. She really enjoys being there and it shows. We really enjoyed our time at Madrone.
Amazing outdoor back patio area! Loved the sparkling Pet-Nats.
Very unwelcoming place
Great service and we loved the patio. They really helped us pick out the ciders we would like best and kept checking on us and offering water which was appreciated.
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We missed our opportunity in 2020 to do a private tasting with the owners. Due to the pandemic and other issues we weren't able to do this. We came back to the island two years later and this place is a business now. Thankful they weren't affected by the fire as much. We were greeted by the nice woman with dark hair behind the bar and the local man at the end of the bar. I get a nice look around and enjoy the structure and how nice and quaint the place looks. They have the main room which has a small bar area, little room next for sitting, and an additional room with some seating. Then you have the back deck which has plenty of room. It's quite amazing outside. I love the bathroom. It has a unique map of all the wineries, breweries, distillery and ciders on the islands. I looked at the menu and they have cider, wine and sparkling wine flights. I asked if we can mix and match and she was so nice and said yes. We had the Riesling which on the nose had a delightful and smooth smell to this dry wine. It was fruit forward and stainless, then we had the Cabernet Sauvignon which had a nice aged barrel smell to it, it wasn't Smokey but it had a medium body formation to it and tastes amazing. One of the best Cabs that I've tried in a while. Moved on to the local blend of dry apple cider that was aged in French oak for 6 months. It was impressive, it had enough hint of the oak on the nose for a colorful splash towards the end. Lastly we had the kiwi which wasn't one of my favorites. It was dry and you can really taste the kiwi. Just wasn't digging the flavor. Overall from customer service, to sampling and having a glass of the Cabernet Sauvignon I was impressed. I look forward to visiting in the future when we return to the island.
Madrone is a very unassuming cute little spot that we almost passed right by! Thank goodness we didn't!We were greeted by two very lovely ladies and decided to do tastings instead of glasses of wine. She offered to bring them out to the lovely deck and of course we agreed on such a gorgeous day!We sampled 5 wines, each one unique in flavor and body. All were delicious! The deck is stunning having just been rebuilt after a devastating fire 6 weeks prior.Service was great, wines were great and the area was great! We'll definitely be back!
I passed by this place a buncha times, thinking that wines produced on SJI couldn't be that good. Holy smokes, was I wrong! Thank goodness I figured it out, because it's also a really luvverly place to relax - fun and serene at the same time. Photo is San Juan Island still life with Kingston cider.
Madrone is a very unassuming cute little spot that we almost passed right by! Thank goodness we didn't!We were greeted by two very lovely ladies and decided to do tastings instead of glasses of wine. She offered to bring them out to the lovely deck and of course we agreed on such a gorgeous day!We sampled 5 wines, each one unique in flavor and body. All were delicious! The deck is stunning having just been rebuilt after a devastating fire 6 weeks prior.Service was great, wines were great and the area was great! We'll definitely be back!
nice lunch plate is available to have with your wine tasting. Comfortable sitting area to relax as well.