I'm much more of a beer guy aswell, but the mrs and I like to check out wineries when we travel. When we were in the Seattle area a couple years ago, we checked out Chateau Ste Michelle, which is a really beautiful winery.
Their Ethos Reserve line is insanely good, especially the Late Harvest Chenin Blanc:
http://www.ste-miche...es/ethosReserve
Also for people that like sweet wines, try an Ice Wine from a winery located in a climate with cold winters. It's like nothing you've ever tasted before. They run about $50 for the half-bottle, but trust me, it's worth it.