In 1992 as a hobby wine maker my excitement for making wine was all consuming at times but never did I imagine the following would unfold. Growing up in Sonoma County near the Russian River and Dry creek Valley I had the company of plenty wine enthusiasts to explore wine, wine making and food with in those days. Over the years I became more involved with people in the industry and learned from them as much as I could.
In 2002 I had the opportunity to leave the stresses of corporate America and start over doing something I enjoyed for a living. {At the time I thought my passion for wine could lead me to Oregon or the place I affectionately refer to as “THE PROMISE LAND”.} I went back to school to study viticulture and shortly there after got a cellar job with White Oak Winery in Healdsburg, California. I moved on from there to Deerfield Ranch Winery as the assistant winemaker and vineyard manager where I spent two of the best years of my life. But the call of Oregon was too strong for me to ignore and in 2006 had the opportunity to make a dream come true and move to “The Promise Land”.
Now in 2010 my Journey has brought me to the Eola Hills in Oregon where I have found a beautiful place to call home and have launched the Quest Cellars Label. My first release is a 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. I plan on expanding the product line over the next few years with more Pinot Noir from select vineyards, Riesling and Chardonnay. I hope you will follow along with me and enjoy the wines on your journey.