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Proprietor What led you into the world of wine? Family business runs deep in my blood, moreover team Anelare’s blood. From a young age, I was taught that hard work and patience will create great things. I had the opportunity to work at my Grandfather and Father’s doctors' office for many years, filing, answering phones, and much more. I also was able to clean the shop for … [Read more...] about Kahryn Campbell of Anelare Winery

Winery Founder What are you most passionate about? As we approach our 30th anniversary, I have so enjoyed this incredible journey as winery founder and owner. From the delight of experiencing a wonderful new vintage, to the acquaintances that have developed into longtime friendships, I am truly blessed by the people I have met and the wines we have shared. Cheers! Tasting … [Read more...] about Joanne Dunham of Dunham Cellars

Family Owner / Operations and Marketing What are you most passionate about in your field of work? EFESTE was founded to continue our long-time Ferrelli family tradition of winemaking dating back to Calabria, Italy. Our passion and dedication to excellence starts with careful grape selection from top Washington sites, including our 60-acre vineyard on Red Mountain. Guided by … [Read more...] about Angela Taylor of EFESTE Winery & Oldfield Estate Vineyards

Owner What are the moments that define your work or career? Succession Wines was established in 2015 to follow a passion, focus on the important, and build a family legacy. The acquisition of Alta Cellars allowed for continued growth, supporting our overarching goals. Through it all, my career in this industry has been built on hard work and defined by moments of creativity, … [Read more...] about Erica Lindsay of Succession Wines and Alta Cellars

Executive Manager, Sales & Hospitality What does your ‘happy place’ look like? My happy place is at Succession Wines. Seeing people in the Tasting Room enjoying wine and creating relationships, new and old. It’s the way Brock and Erica truly envisioned us all creating the future of Succession together. I love that wine brings us together and hospitality keeps us together. … [Read more...] about Becca Hines of Succession Wines and Alta Cellars

Co-Founder What challenge excites you most? Getting the word out about Washington wines. Everyone knows of Napa and France, but Washington is still relatively new to the marketplace. But I think if you can get people to try Washington wines, they are impressed and a little shocked by the value for the price. As for the future, we’re excited to open a new tasting room in Walla … [Read more...] about Brenda Mercer of Mercer Wine Estates

Winemaker / Owner What are you most passionate about? My passion is driven by the opportunities for women in winemaking and enology and the creativity we have in this field. Having passion for winemaking drives me to reach beyond the boundaries set and to differentiate myself from the way other winemakers approach varietals. My goal is to let the varietals express themselves … [Read more...] about Pamela Adkins of Adrice Wines

Assistant Winemaker, Club & Tasting Room Manager What area are you most passionate about? I love to introduce our wines to new friends and share what makes us different. The care and thoughtfulness we take with each step shows itself in the finished product. I enjoy sharing the process and watching our guests recognize how the choices we make in the winemaking translate … [Read more...] about Hannah Lewis of Adams Bench Winery

General Manager What led you into the world of wine? I began helping Alphonse in 2006 when he was making wine with a group of friends on Bainbridge Island. As a graphic designer, I designed a label for our newly bonded winery in 2007. My tasks changed daily working in our small boutique winery. I have participated in all aspects of running a winery from production, marketing, … [Read more...] about Danna de Klerk of Rolling Bay Winery

Lindsay Krug, Tasting Room and Marketing Manager, Co-Owner Karen Krug, Founder and Winemaker, Co-Owner   What are the moments that define your work or career? Our estate vineyard celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. This was a big moment of reflection of the passion, love and hard work that Karen dedicated to establish the foundation for our family winery … [Read more...] about Lindsay Krug & Karen Krug of Spoiled Dog Winery