Après by Aluel

Ballard • Greater Seattle

Après by Aluel

Ballard • Greater Seattle

★ 5.0 (25) Google Reservations Required
Tasting Fee: $25.00 (Waived with $75+ to-go wine purchase)
★ 5.0 (25) Google Reservations Required
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Après by Aluel is a Ballard wine bar, tasting room, and bottle shop with an après-ski lodge theme. Its wine program explores different regions, countries, and styles rather than pouring the same list year-round, with bold reds and crisp whites in an old-world style. Artisanal imported and domestic cheeses, gourmet charcuterie, and small bites are available alongside the wines.

What Makes This Place Special

Bold Reds
Confirmed during in-person visit
Crisp Whites
Their focus on elegant wines in the old-world style likely includes well-crafted white varieties, as suggested by the mention of Entre-deux-Mers in their founding story.
Family-Owned
Founded by Alex Oh and Samuel Hilbert who met in 2010 and turned their passion for wine into a business in 2012.
Food Available
Visitors can enjoy artisanal imported and domestic cheeses, gourmet charcuterie, and small bites alongside their wines.