Washington is the 2nd largest wine-producing state. There are over 650 wineries in Washington; most of them quite small. In contrast to the "factory" wineries that produce much of the wine in the U.S. today, the winemakers we feature have a true passion for their craft.
Woodinville, WA. Owners: Tim and Erica Blue. Winemaking Consultant: Chris Camarda
Cabernet & Cabernet Blends. Working with seven vineyards across the expanse of Eastern Washington, (in the Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley and Columbia Valley Appellations, as far South as Alderdale overlooking the Columbia River, as far North as the Frenchman Hills), Adams Bench is focused on very low yields, and the timing of harvest.
Spokane, WA. Owners: Greg Lipsker and Michael White
Founded in a garage by Greg Lipsker and Michael White, two attorney/winemakers, Barrister Winery is now located in a 100 year-old brick building in the historic Davenport Arts District in downtown Spokane, Washington. Producing only red wine the grapes come from some of Washington’s most prestigious vineyards. The grapes are all hand picked, fermented in small lots and barrel-aged in French and American Oak for 16 to 36 months.
Walla Walla, WA. Partners: Annette Bergevin, Amber Lane, and Gary Bergevin. Winemaker: Steffan Jorgensen
The Bergevins originally setteled in Walla Walla in the mid 1800s. Gary is a sod farmer and was one of the original partners in Canod Ridge Vinyard. Amber and Annette came home to found Bergevin Lane in 2001. The winery opened in 2003. learn more...
Bunnell Family Cellar Prosser, Wa. Owners: Ron and Susan Bunnell. Winemaker: Ron Bunnell
Ron is a Davis graduate who worked at Beringer, Chateau Souverain, and Kendal Jackson before moving to Wahsington to head red wine production for Chateau Ste. Michelle in 1999 where he also had responsibility for their Col Solare wines. In 2005 he started his own operation, River Aerie. The Bunnell Family Cellars focuses on Rhone Varietals. learn more...
Prosser, Wa. Owners: Ron and Susan Bunnell. Winemaker: Ron Bunnell
Ron is a Davis graduate who worked at Beringer, Chateau Souverain, and Kendal Jackson before moving to Wahsington to head red wine production for Chateau Ste. Michelle in 1999 where he also had responsibility for their Col Solare wines. In 2005 he started his own operation, River Aerie. The Bunnell Family Cellars focuses on Rhone Varietals. learn more...Bunnell Family Cellar Prosser, Wa. Owners: Ron and Susan Bunnell. Winemaker: Ron Bunnell
Ron is a Davis graduate who worked at Beringer, Chateau Souverain, and Kendal Jackson before moving to Wahsington to head red wine production for Chateau Ste. Michelle in 1999 where he also had responsibility for their Col Solare wines. In 2005 he started his own operation, River Aerie. The Bunnell Family Cellars focuses on Rhone Varietals. learn more...
Prosser, Wa. Owners: Ron and Susan Bunnell. Winemaker: Ron Bunnell
Ron is a Davis graduate who worked at Beringer, Chateau Souverain, and Kendal Jackson before moving to Wahsington to head red wine production for Chateau Ste. Michelle in 1999 where he also had responsibility for their Col Solare wines. In 2005 he started his own operation, River Aerie. The Bunnell Family Cellars focuses on Rhone Varietals. learn more...