On my visit to Seattle I simply had to check out some of the local wine bars. The first one I found happened to be my favorite of the whole trip. 106 pine was small, comfortable and cool. These are characteristics I would not expect from a wine bar lodged in the middle of downtown Seattle.
106 Pine boasts a broad selection of wines from throughout the northwest and also doubles as a bottle shop. The staff was friendly and more than happy to open up a bottle not on their glass pour list. This fact alone gives them a serious leg up on the competition if you ask me. Their glass pour list ran the gambit from the subtle flavors of a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (and yes I am slowly gaining a appreciation for Pinot Noir) to the other side of the spectrum with some seriously chewy, meaty, smoky Washington Syrah, and a nice selection of whites as well. 106 Pine also offers small plates if you are hungry and has a awesome sweets shop right next door.
In summary 106 Pine must be doing something right, because I went back all three days I was in Seattle, and each time the experience got better and better. I almost felt more like hanging out at a friends house than being in a bar in the middle of a downtown area.
Posted by ericnoreen 
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