Guardian Cellars
Founded in 2004 by Jerry Riener, a former chemist and police officer, and Jennifer Sullivan, a former reporter, Guardian Cellars is a boutique Washington winery crafting wines from premier local vineyards. Their diverse portfolio spans white varietals like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to bold reds including Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, earning consistent 90+ point scores from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. With their secondary Newsprint label launched in 2013 and exclusive wine clubs, Guardian Cellars offers Washington quality at remarkable value.
Style profile
A boutique Washington winery founded by a former police officer and journalist in 2004, Guardian Cellars sources fruit from notable vineyards across the state to produce both approachable Newsprint label wines ($23-38) and premium Guardian blends ($40-58), with a portfolio spanning crisp whites to structured Bordeaux-style reds and Rhône varieties.
~$25 tasting fee(verify — fees vary)
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Tasting rooms
Maltby - Winery and Tasting Room
9206 200th St SE B-2
Snohomish, WA 98296
- Fri
- 12 PM – 7 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 7 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 6 PM
Woodinville - Tasting Room
14525 148th Ave NE, Suite 122
Woodinville, WA 98072
- Mon
- 12 PM – 6 PM
- Tue
- 12 PM – 6 PM
Upcoming events
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Primary varietals
Amenities
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Region
Washington
Vineyards
Conner Lee Vineyard · Corfu Crossing · Coyote Creek · James Vineyard · Obelisco · Quintessence · Stone Tree Vineyard
Accolades
- ★Consistent 90+ point scores from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast
- ★Noted as a Washington value leader by multiple regional publications