Woodinville Warehouse District, Kevin Correll

Barrage Cellars is an absolute gem of a winery. Tucked away in the Woodinville Warehouse District, Kevin Correll’s lineup is legendary for anyone who appreciates big, bold, 100% single-varietal Washington wines.

The image you shared is like a visual roll call of some of their absolute greatest hits. Looking at that lineup on the rustic wooden counter, you've got an incredible cross-section of what makes Barrage so special:

• 2009 Trifecta Merlot: A gorgeous expression of Washington Merlot, known for being incredibly rich and velvety.
• 2010 Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon: Bold, structured, and packed with that classic deep Red Mountain dark fruit character.
• 2009 Outcast Cabernet Franc: Barrage completely excels with Cab Franc, and this vintage brings all those beautiful savory, earthy, and bright red fruit notes.
• 2009 Secret Weapon Syrah: True to its name, their Syrah (soured from the famous Boushey Vineyard) is a powerhouse of dark berry, pepper, and silky complexity.
• 2013 Le Banni Cabernet Franc: Another stellar example of Kevin's mastery over the Cabernet Franc grape.

You can even see their iconic chalkboard menu blurred in the background of wine, teasing their white wines like the "Concrete Blonde" Viognier and "Nuclear Blonde" Chardonnay.

It really is an unmatched tasting experience—stepping into that unpretentious, working warehouse space, getting to chat directly with the winemaker, and pouring wines that are uncompromised in their purity.

Since you love their bottles the best, I put together a blog post dedicated to the unique charm and incredible craft behind Barrage Cellars.

Uncompromising Purity: Why Woodinville’s Barrage Cellars is a Red Wine Lover's Paradise

When you spend an afternoon exploring the Woodinville wine scene, it’s easy to get swept up in grand estates and sleek, manicured tasting rooms. But for those who judge a winery purely by what lands in the glass, the real magic happens away from the main strips. Tucked inside the bustling industrial rows of the Woodinville Warehouse District lies a true artisan treasure: Barrage Cellars.

If you ask any serious local wine enthusiast to name their favorite hidden gem in Washington, Barrage routinely tops the list. A glance at a premium lineup like the one captured in the photograph tells you everything you need to know about owner and winemaker Kevin Correll’s philosophy. There are no gimmicks here—just exceptionally crafted, bold, and expressive liquid history.

The Garagiste Way: 100% Varietals

Established in 2006, Barrage Cellars operates in true garagiste fashion. Kevin is largely a one-man powerhouse, handling the barrels, the bottling, and the pouring himself. But what truly sets Barrage apart in a region famous for its masterfully blended red wines is an unyielding commitment to 100% single-varietal winemaking.

When you drink a Barrage wine, you aren't tasting a clever camouflage of different grapes. You are tasting a singular varietal pushed to its absolute peak performance, allowed to speak clearly of the soil, the sun, and the vintage it came from.

A Lineup of Legends

The bottles standing proudly on the wood counter in an example represent a golden era of Washington winemaking.

• The Merlots: Washington Merlot is world-class, and the Trifecta Merlot shown on the far left is proof. It manages to be big, structured, and muscular while retaining a plush, velvety texture.
• The Cabernet Sauvignons: The Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in power. Sourced from legendary, sun-drenched vineyards, it offers dense dark fruit, cedar, and an unforgettable, seamless finish.
• The Cabernet Francs: Cabernet Franc can be a tricky grape to master, but Kevin treats it like royalty. Bottles like the Outcast and Le Banni showcase the grape's signature violet aromas, dark cherry core, and gorgeous savory undertones.
• The Syrahs: Standing tall in the lineup is the Secret Weapon Syrah, a wine that lives up to its name by delivering explosive, savory, and dark berry complexity with every pour.

Where Friends Gather

Beyond the award-winning juice inside the bottles, the allure of Barrage is the experience itself. Walking into the warehouse tasting room feels like stepping into a friend’s working cellar. You are surrounded by the actual barrels where the magic happens, the background menu board lists cheeky favorites like the "Nuclear Blonde" Chardonnay, and you can almost always find Kevin standing behind the counter ready to swap stories.

It’s a place where pretension is left at the door, and the focus remains exactly where it belongs: on pouring some of the highest-quality, most distinctive wine Washington state has to offer.