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Viscon Cellars
WEST SEATTLE
At Viscon Cellars, the premise is simple: Owner-winemaker Ben Viscon and
his wife, Susan, believe that great wine should be a part of everyday life.
It's a passion the couple discovered in the late '90s when they moved to
Seattle and fell in love with Washington wines and the diversity of the Pacific
Northwest's viniculture.
Once Ben tried his hand at making wine—even attending the University of
California, Davis–College of Viticulture and Enology to perfect his knowledge—
there was no looking back. His craft has since grown from a small basement
hobby to a flourishing boutique winery in urban West Seattle.
What sets Viscon Cellars apart is the locally produced feel of the brand
and their wines, with small-lot production that sources fruit from premier
Washington grape growers to yield award-winning—yet approachable—wines
that are just as delicious when paired with an everyday meal as with a special
occasion.
The Viscon Cellars portfolio predominantly focuses on Bordeaux varietals
including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. Rhône
varietals include Syrah and Viognier, and there's also a Chardonnay in the mix.
The Viscons love the community that wine creates, and their warm, mid-
century modern winery is a testament to that neighborhood spirit. They
feature local artists on rotation every quarter at the winery and also actively
participate in the West Seattle Art Walk.
LEFT Winemaker and owner of Viscon Cellars, Ben Viscon,
is on hand at the west Seattle tasting room to help you enjoy
Viscon Cellars wines.
ABOVE LEFT: Iconic Vine Etched Sign for Viscon Cellars in
West Seattle.
ABOVE RIGHT: Viscon Cellars is pouring four to six wines at
any time. Customers can sample and buy the wines directly
from the tasting room in West Seattle.
Photographs by Richard Duval
