Our Crew
Jody Elsom, Winemaker
Jody’s a travelling spirit. If you ask her what inspires her, you get a million glimpses of the world she’s seen. This old world teaches us a lot, if we slow down and let it.
And, if we sit across a table from a stranger with a couple glasses of great wine, before long, it’s surprising how much we all share. Wine gathers its taste from everything it encounters. The earth. The air. Everything leaves a mark. So do people.
Jody's passion for wine began in the Napa Valley and further explored through numerous experiences in the vineyards and wineries throughout Italy and France. Formally educated as one of the first graduates from WSU's extension studies of Enology. Jody has a passion for developing wines that best represent the possibilities for Washington Wines.
John
John is a craftsman- A guy who makes things. Good things. With his keen eye and bare hands. Need a table? Done. But good things are not that simple. The difference between building something and crafting it has a lot to do with the care involved in the transaction between human and hammer and wood. The same goes for the craft John and Jody bring to fine wine making. Measure twice, blend once. Patience. It’s worth it. The final product is crafted with genuine pride.
The Kids
Winemaking is a family business - a legacy that passes through generations. Lessons learned about making wine, about care, and patience, and the joy of creating something that brings people together are learned at a ripe young age.
That’s how it is with winemaking families. And in this family, the fruit doesn’t fall far from the vine. For the kids, being around the winery, is a bold adventure, a chance to share in something that pays off every day in smiles. You can see it in their faces, and in the art they create.
Countless Friends & Family
It takes a village to make a fine bottle of wine. Friends and Family have been our village. Thank you for yourr commitment, muscle and support.
