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19 In fact, when Decker is otherwise occupied and not at the winery, visitors familiar with Barrage Cellars are disappointed in his absence. Ask him what he owns at the winery and he'll tell you the forklift belongs to him! Guests enjoy connecting with Kevin and Bonni personally—and Decker when they get the chance—when they visit Barrage Cellars, located in the Woodinville Warehouse District. It's open on Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment and while there, guests can chat with Kevin about his winemaking philosophy and peek at the inner workings of the winery, including the 5,000-pound concrete egg where the Viognier is aged. You will even find Kevin offering barrel samples some days. Ultimately, it is the exceptional wine that tempts guest back to the winery year after year. Each wine showcases the best of what its vineyard has to offer. Flavor-packed fruit from Boushey Vineyard in Yakima Valley delights on the palate as it complements or comprises the winery's single vineyard Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, or Viognier offerings. Fruit from Red Willow Vineyard gives structure, character, and acidity to both the Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and Red Mountain fruit from Quintessence and Shaw Vineyards make the Cabernet TOP: You're more than just a customer when you visit Barrage Cellars tasting room, friendships are made around our table. Photograph by Richard Duval Sauvignon equal to none. As most winemakers are fond of saying, you can't make high-quality wine without high-quality fruit, and Kevin swears by the sentiment. The critics agree—Barrage Cellars wines are captivating, elegant, and highlight the region's different terroirs well. The AKA Columbia Valley Merlot is a favorite among Wine Advocate writers, receiving 90+ points for multiple vintages. The Cease and Desist Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc, crafted from fruit from Boushey and Red Willow Vineyards, wows with its drinkability, purity, and texture. It also received 90-92+ points from various publications while the Double Barrel 100 percent Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has been described as "sexy and voluptuous on the palate," by Wine Advocate. Finally, Kevin's Boushey Vineyard Syrah has been touted as "almost over the top" by Jay Miller, previously of Wine Advocate.