Family-owned winery with a Pacific Northwest focus is coming to Pierce County
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- Spruce Hill Winery plans to open Gig Harbor tasting room mid-January at 5229 Olympic Dr.
- Owners Mark and Jo Bader produce small-batch wines sourced in the Pacific Northwest.
- Tasting room will be open from Friday to Sunday and offer wine, beer and small bites.
Spruce Hill Winery, a family-owned operation that specializes in producing small-batch wines sourced from the Pacific Northwest, will open a tasting room in Gig Harbor in mid-January.
Once open, the tasting room will host customers Friday through Sunday afternoons at 5229 Olympic Dr., Unit B, across from Harbor Greens. A loose leaf tea shop called Everything Tea formerly occupied the space.
“Bringing our wine to Gig Harbor has always been a dream. We love this community and are excited to have a warm and inviting space to showcase our wines,” Spruce Hill co-owner and winemaker Mark Bader said in a press release. “We have always envisioned a second tasting room that the South Sound community could feel a part of. Seeing it come to life is incredibly special.”
Spruce Hill owners Mark and Jo Bader are Gig Harbor residents, according to the release. Their Gig Harbor location will be the business’s second, after their first production facility and tasting room opened in 2023 south of downtown Seattle.
Spruce Hill’s “winemaking philosophy is centered on capturing the heart and soul of the Pacific Northwest in every bottle,” their website reads. The business features an array of Washington state wines, from a 2023 Merlot sourced from the Yakima Valley to a 2024 Rosé of Cinsault sourced from the Rattlesnake Hills area in the south-central region of the state.
Their range of “familiar and unique wines” includes “Southern Rhône varietals such as Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, to Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Carmenère, to Spanish varietals such as Tempranillo and Albariño,” the release says. “All Spruce Hill wines are produced in the classic fruit-forward style for which Washington State is famous.”
Besides pouring wine, the new tasting room will also offer small bites, a selection of Washington beers and seasonal events, serving as a “community gathering place,” the release says.
“Guests enjoy hearing the stories behind how each wine is crafted, especially when paired with a delicious food experience,” co-owner and assistant winemaker Jo Bader said in the release. “During our wine club releases, we feature curated bites of food that highlight the flavors of each new wine. Bringing together wine, food, and education is one of our favorite ways to connect with our community and showcase what makes each bottle unique.”
Spruce Hill Winery has yet to release their official opening date. The business is hiring and taking resumes at info@sprucehillwinery.com, per the release.
