Hallelujah is a port-style dessert wine poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by Sparkman Cellars, a respected Woodinville, Washington producer, it is a rich, fortified Washington take on classic port. We pour it because it gives our after-dinner list a local, hedonistic option that finishes a meal on a high note.

About the Winery

Sparkman Cellars was founded in 2004 and is based in Woodinville, Washington, the heart of the state’s wine-tasting scene. The family-run winery is known for handcrafted, characterful wines and a warm philosophy of “Family. Good Livin’. Damn Fine Wine.” Hallelujah is its port-style bottling, named for the feeling of being handed one last delicious glass after a long, lovely dinner.

Region & Grape

This is a Washington dessert wine made in the port tradition, using Portuguese grape varieties grown in the Columbia Valley and fortified with grape spirit to preserve natural sweetness. Made far from the Douro, it is a New World homage to port rather than a Portuguese port, and it reflects the ripe, generous character of Washington fruit.

Tasting Notes

Expect a dark, opaque color and a rich, expressive style. Look for raisin and dried-fruit aromas with floral and cedar notes, leading to silky flavors of blackberry, cherry, caramel, cinnamon and bittersweet chocolate. It is full, balanced and lush, with a long, warming finish.

What to Pair It With

Hallelujah is built for chocolate and rich desserts. It is excellent with our Flourless Chocolate Cake and Mama’s Tiramisu, and it pairs nicely with the Charcuterie Board. Browse the full dine-in menu to round out the meal.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Sparkman Cellars Hallelujah Port is offered as a 1.5 oz or 3 oz pour at $12 / $18.

FAQ

Where is Hallelujah Port from?

It is a port-style dessert wine made by Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville, Washington, using Washington-grown fruit.

What does Hallelujah Port taste like?

It is rich and lush, with raisin and dried fruit, blackberry, cherry, caramel, cinnamon and bittersweet chocolate, finishing long and warming.

Is Hallelujah a true Portuguese port?

No. It is a Washington port-style dessert wine made in the port tradition. True port comes only from Portugal’s Douro Valley, but Hallelujah offers a similar rich, sweet, fortified experience.

When you visit, book a table, explore the full wine list, and the dine-in menu.