It is not uncommon to read about a winery that has been five or more years in the making. But how often do you find one with a gestation that spans five decades?

As a young family with two growing boys, my wife Lenore and I are no strangers to dining on a budget. Even when we have to cut corners, we have determined that fun and quality dining fare should never be a sacrifice. Therefore, we had to find a way to enjoy the finer things in life without over indulging, and more importantly, over spending. The solution is one of mankind’s greatest inventions—Happy Hour.

What do a contractor, an anesthesiologist, two attorneys, a dentist and a marketing guru have in common? They represent the six partnering couples who own Sammamish-based Rock Meadow Cellars.

The three wine cellars featured have two things in common. The first is that each of the couples “found” the space for the cellar as they were adding on to their home. The second is that each of these wine cellars is for more than just storing wines; they are an extension of the hospitality offered by the hosts.