
Winemaking Inspiration
Becoming your own winemaker mirrors the journey of becoming your own person. You learn from those around you, take what resonates and leave all that doesn't. Here, I highlight some the people that have shaped me as a winemaker. I wouldn't be where I am without this group of mentors, friends, and (in some cases) family!


Mike Januik
Novelty-Hill/Januik - Winemaker | Woodinville

Dru Seed
Hops & Seed - Brewmaster | Woodinville

Andrew Wright
Merryvale Vineyards - Winemaker | Napa Valley

John Bigelow
JM Cellars - Winemaker | Woodinville

Andrew Januik
Andrew Januik Wines - Winemaker | Woodinville &
Mendoza Argentina

Marco Gressi
The Napa Valley Reserve - Winemaker | Napa Valley

Sadie Drury
North Slope Management - Winegrower | Walla Walla

Jared Funk
Saviah Cellars - Assistant/Winemaker/Viticulturist | Walla Walla & Cape Town South Africa
Brooke Robertson
Delmas - Director of Winegrowing | Walla Walla

Matt Wenk
Smidge Wines - Winemaker | Mclaren Vale, Austrailia

