Innovators like this boutique warehouse winery have helped to shape Woodinville’s reputation as a destination for world-class wine. Page Cellars was started two decades ago by James and Rothelle Page. Upon retiring last year they relayed the baton of ownership to Todd and Dee Krivoshein, former club members as well as cellar volunteers who were keenly familiar with the operation. In early 2021 the Krivosheins were searching for a suitable business to purchase after Todd’s management position had been eliminated during covid, and they happened to come across a winery listed for sale. “When Dee read the description, my immediate response was, I bet you that’s Jim Page. Well, it was and the rest is history,” affirms Todd.
Todd was exposed to the wine industry early—in 1998 his uncle founded Russell Creek Winery in Walla Walla, where Todd spent a lot of time learning every task. “My uncle had a unique way of making wine. His style reminds me very much of Jim Page’s style,” comments Todd with admiration. He shadowed Jim Page for a year before taking over as winemaker, with Jim Page consulting. “My intention is to build on the heritage and continue to produce high quality wine in the style Page is best known for,” Todd says. The flagship wines are big, bold, handcrafted Red Mountain AVA wines that attract a steady stream of devotees.
Todd and Dee have refreshed the tasting room decor and expanded the interior, taking on an additional 2,000 square feet of space, giving them more room for hospitality and wine events. “Our goal to consistently create an experience that our customers will remember,” says Dee. “Page Cellars is a dream come true in owning our own business and doing it in an industry we both love,” says Dee.
The bold caliber of these wines display careful attention to detail.
Visit: $15 tasting fee, refundable with purchase of one red or two white wines. The winery and tasting room address is 19495 144th Ave NE B205, Woodinville; (206) 769-7800, open Fri-Sun, check website for hours at www.pagecellars.com.
Below are 3 releases we recently reviewed:
Page Cellars 2018 Tryst Red Wine
93 pts.
This Red Mountain wine is Cabernet-dominant and broadly structured, revealing voluminous depth to the blackberry, cherry paste and licorice flavors embedded into the palate. Multi-faceted, with expressive cola, graham, tobacco and caramel notes swirling amid sweet tannins and barrel spice. Still young, this will benefit with age in the cellar. $49
Page Cellars 2019 Red Mountain Syrah
93 pts.
Flanked by spice, oak and crushed rock details, this red shows an intensity and concentration that spans out with silky black currant and blackberry fruit layered with blueberry, cigar box, peppercorn and black olive notes. Firm and structured on the grippy finish. $47
Page Cellars 2020 Columbia Valley Riesling
92 pts.
A standout, this moves with silky gracefulness along the lithe structure, gently evolving with floral honeysuckle, jasmine, peach and apricot. The mid-section reveals clean acidity wrapped around honeydew, orange blossom and lemon notes set with mineral and stony accents. $24