Woodinville Wine Country promotes regional tourism, partners with Kirkland and offers two passport‑to‑taste giveaways
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Adam Ocampoor of Woodinville Wine Country described the region’s 100+ wineries, partnership work with Kirkland tourism and announced two 2026 passport‑to‑taste prizes (about $500 each). Listeners can enter by emailing communications@kirklandwa.gov by noon Jan. 21.
Adam Ocampoor, executive with Woodinville Wine Country, told Kirkland’s official podcast that the organization promotes the greater Woodinville area as a wine tourism destination and partners with nearby cities — including Kirkland — to bring media and travel trade to the region.
"Woodinville Wine Country has been around since 2002," Ocampoor said, and the association now represents more than "100 plus" tasting rooms. He said the organization treats the destination as a regional experience, noting anything within roughly seven miles of downtown Woodinville is part of the visitor draw.
Ocampoor described visitor experiences that link Woodinville and Kirkland, including guided winery excursions, luxury shuttles, waterfront boat rentals and concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle. He recommended Duffy electric boat rentals on the Kirkland waterfront as a family‑friendly activity and highlighted Chateau Ste. Michelle’s lawn concerts where attendees often bring picnics.
On incentives and promotion, Ocampoor announced two 2026 "Passport to Taste" prizes on the podcast — two passports that cover approximately $500 in tastings each across participating wineries. To enter, listeners were told to email communications@kirklandwa.gov with their first and last name and something they love about Kirkland by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21; winners will be drawn and announced on the next podcast episode.
The hosts emphasized responsible travel and safety, suggesting rideshare options from Kirkland to Woodinville to avoid drinking and driving. The segment framed Woodinville Wine Country as a regional partner helping to drive visitors and economic activity to Kirkland’s restaurants, waterfront and retail districts.