Our Wines
Oregon
Philomath, Oregon. Owner/Winemaker: Chris Heider
In his other life, Chris Heider is a consulting scientist in natural resources. He is a certifiable garagiste; the secret location he mentions on his website was formerly his three-bay garage.Chris sources fruit from Temperence Hill and Croft Vinyards. His total production is under 1000 cases per year. learn more...
Beaverton, Oregon. Owner: Fr. Robert Gross. Winemaker: Gilles de Domingo
Organic and biodynamic wines from the slopes of an ancient volcano. Cooper Mountain Vineyards got its start in 1978 when Dr. Robert Gross and his wife, Corrine, planted the first Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. The use of natural preparations, rather than manmade chemicals, works to enhance the vines by repairing and building the soils to provide ideal growing conditions.
Washington
Benton City, Wa. Owner/Winemaker: Charlie Hoppes
Charlie Hoppes has two decades experience in winemaking, including stints as head of red wine production at Ch. Ste. Michelle's Canoe Ridge facility, as well as founding winemaker at Three Rivers, and consultant for Ryan Patrick, Canon del Sol, St. Laurent, and others. The Fidelitas label dates from 2002.
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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.
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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...
Walla Walla, WA. Owners: Karen La Bonte' and Ed Dudley. Winemaker: Joe Forest
Patit Creek Cellars was originally founded in 1999 and bought by Karen and Ed in 2007. In 2008 they moved to a new facility in Walla Walla.They have expanded the traditional Patit Creek Cellars focus from being exclusively Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, to now include white wines. Joe attended the Institute of Enology & Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College, and worked as Assistant Winemaker for Dunham Cellars.
Kennewick, WA, Owners: Bill and Greg Powers & Tim and Caroyln DeCook. Winemaker: Greg Powers
Powers wines have been recognized by such notables as the Wine Spectator, which has referred to the winery as a "rising star", and recently Wine Enthusiast named Powers Winery as one of the "50 Great U.S. Cabernet Producers." learn more...
Saint Laurent Winery Wenatchee, Wa. Owners: Michael and Laura Laurent Mrachek. Winemaker: Craig Mitrakul
Mike Mrachek's family has been fruit growers in the Wenatchee area for over 100 years. Starting his own operation with 4 acres of cherries in 1978, "Lucky Bohemian Farms" now comprises 500 acres of cherries, apples, blueberries, and wine grapes with 260 acres of vinyard in the Wahluke Slope AVA. The first release of St. Laurent wines was in 2004. learn more...
Walla Walla, Wa. Owners: Jerry & Sandy Solomon and Trey Busch. Winemaker: Trey Busch
Launched in 2007, Sleight of Hand Cellars is a tiny “garagiste” winery located in the rolling hills of Walla Walla, Washington Born from a love of great wines and a passion for excellence, not to mention also having fun, Sleight of Hand Cellars is dedicated to producing extraordinary wines. Sleight of Hand Cellars was named as one of the "The Next Generation" of up and coming wineries in Washington State by Seattle Magazine. Learn more...
Lyle, Wa. Owners: James and Poppi Mantone. Winemaker: James Mantone
Originally from the Midwest, James graduated with a degree in Microbiology and Organic Chemistry before moving to Oregon to pursue winemaking. First hired as a “Cellar Rat” at Secret House Vineyards in 1995, James concentrated on furthering his education. The following year he moved to LaVelle Vineyards (Willamette Valley) and worked his way to winemaker of Custom Crush production. James currently consults for one other Washington winery.
Ryan Patrick Vineyards Quincy, Wa. Owner: Terry Flanagan. Winemaker: Craig Mitrakul
Terry returned to the cascade foothills in 1996 after an international corporate career. He established 3 vinyards in and around Quincy and Trinidad that supply the bulk of the grapes for the winery. Charlie Hoppes of Fidelitas made the wines until the 2003 vintage when Craig Mitrakul became full-time winemaker. learn more...
Walla Walla, Wa. Owners: Justin and Liz Wylie. Winemaker: Justin Wylie
Justin's family has been in Walla Walla for four generations. He and Liz planted 20 acres of Syrah, Cabernet, Petite Verdot, and Merlot adjacent to Pepper Bridge in 1999, and releasd their first wines in 2005. Our first wine from them, the 2005 Syrah, is made from estate fruit, and fruit sourced from Porteus, Lewis, and Ranch at the End of The Road. learn more...
Shelton, Wa. Owner/Winemaker: Lloyd Anderson
Lloyd Anderson makes Syrah in the middle of the woods on the Olympic Penninsula, sourcing fruit from Boushey and Destiny Ridge vineyards among others. learn more...