Vintner, Grower
& Vineyard Worker Spotlight

What’s the story behind the wine in the bottle?

What brought the winemaker to Washington, how did the grower pick a specific site for a varietal, what are some of the challenges of harvest?

With over 1,000 wineries in our amazing state, learn more about the people and their passion in bringing joy to your glass.

Armstrong Family Winery
Jul 1, 2024

Armstrong Family Winery

This month, we shine a spotlight on Armstrong Family Winery who make Bordeaux-style wines focused on bringing out the unique characteristics of each variety.

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Tim Armstrong

Winemaker/Co-Founder

Nick Mackay

Director of Vineyard Operations, Results Partners

Julio Villagomez

Crew Boss, Results Partners
Jun 1, 2024

Revelry Vintners

This month we shine a spotlight on Revelry Vintners, a winery offering a complete lineup of wines, each a pure representation of their origins in the Columbia Valley.

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Jared Burns

Owner/Winemaker

Brandon Beightol

Vineyard Manager, Phinny Hill

Eulalio Trejo

Vineyard Foreman, Phinny Hill
May 1, 2024

Avennia

This month, we shine a spotlight on Avennia, a winery that is dedicated to sourcing fruit from acclaimed vineyards to create wines with a distinctive voice.

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Chris Peterson

Winemaker

Dick Boushey

Vineyard Manager, Avennia Estate Vineyard

Elias Barboza

Farm Foreman, Avennia Estate Vineyard
Apr 1, 2024

Upsidedown Wines

This month, we highlight a small, family-operated winery located in Yakima Valley.

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Seth Kitzke

Owner/Winemaker

Mark and Debbie Roy

Growers/Owners, Equus Vineyard

Gabriel Renteria

Vineyard Foreman, Equus Vineyard
Mar 1, 2024

Fielding Hills

This month, we shine a light on this family-owned, multi-generational winery whose focus is small-lot, handcrafted winemaking.

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Mike Wade

Owner/Founding Winemaker

Tim Welsh

Vineyard Manager

Joe Garcia

Day-to-Day Operations
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Feb 1, 2024

JB Neufeld

This month we shine a spotlight on JB Neufeld, a winery focused on creating wines with a sense of place with minimal winemaker intervention and maximum terrior expression.

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Justin Neufeld

Winemaker

Kade Casciato

Vineyard Manager/Viticulturalist, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Cristal

Cristal Farias

Crew Lead/Logistical Coordinator, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Jan 1, 2024

Hoquetus Wine Co.

This month, we shine a spotlight on Hoquetus Wine Co., a small-batch winery in Walla Walla focused on producing wines of place and sourcing sustainably-sourced grapes.

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Robert Gomez

Owner/Winemaker

Francisca Van Heezik and Tim Rogan

Owners, Francisca’s Vineyard

Jose Alcantar

Crew Boss, Francisca’s Vineyard
Oct 1, 2023

Brian Carter Cellars

This month we shine a light on Brian Carter Cellars, a small winery in Woodinville producing handcrafted wines that showcase exemplary European-style blends from Washington.

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Brian Carter

Winemaker/Managing Partner

Patrick Rawn

Vineyard Manager/Co-Owner, Rawn Farm Management

Belisario Guirao

Team Leader, Rawn Farm Management
Sep 1, 2023

Rocky Pond

This month, we shine a light on Rocky Pond; a winery focusing on 100% estate grown fruit who petitioned for their own AVA due to their soil’s unique characteristics. Rocky Reach AVA was approved in 2022, and Rocky Pond is currently its only operating winery!

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Elizabeth Keyser

Winemaker

David Dufenhorst

Owner/Grower

Javier Rocha

Vineyard Manager
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