Barrister Winery in Spokane, Spokane County, United States | Winery

Welcome to Barrister Winery, Spokane, Washington, United States. Founded in a garage by Greg Lipsker and Michael White, two attorney/winemakers, Barrister Winery is now located in a 100 year-old brick building in the historic Davenport Arts District in downtown Spokane, Washington.
In the fall of 1997 we bought our first 5 gallon home winemaking kit. Since then winemaking has become the ?little hobby? that got out of control.

In 2001 we took the quantum leap from home winemaking to becoming a bonded Winery. Producing only red wine (well, okay, so we make a hundred cases of white), our grapes come from some of Washington?s most prestigious vineyards (and a couple sleepers). Our grapes are all hand picked, fermented in small lots and barrel-aged in French and American Oak for 16 to 30 months.

We are both pretty passionate about wine and we try to make wine in the style we like to drink. We are striving to produce only premium quality wines. Although it?s a business now, it is still a labor of love.

Hours and Visiting
Tastings - Fridays from 12 noon until 6pm and Saturdays from 12 noon - 5pm. We invite you to visit our tasting room, meet the winemakers and linger a bit while you explore our wines.
Tours - It is important to us that we have a personal relationship with each of our customers. We hate to say "by appointment? - it sounds so stuffy. We would love to have you come visit. Our production tours are very special. You will be personally guided by either Greg or Michael, learn how our wine is made and taste samples from the barrel. We try to tailor each visit to the interests and knowledge of our guests. Please call if you would like a tour and we will arrange a time that works for all of us.