About Us
Winemaker Mike Scott has spent his professional life in the North Central Washington Tree Fruit Industry. With Horticulture and Agricultural Economics degrees from WSU and working experience in nursery care, orchard development, fruit storage and packing, he was ready for a new challenge when his employer, Jack Jones, moved into wine grape production in Mattawa, Washington in 1996.
Mike was, as anyone would be, impressed with the “focus on quality” of the Washington Wine Industry and its key producer Stimson Lane. Jack was aggressively committed to developing large tracts of varietal wine grapes (Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Gewurtztraminer and Riesling) under contract with Stimson Lane. Mike was deeply involved in site selection, plant propagation, planting, irrigation, training and harvesting of the grapes.
In 1999, Mike and wife co-winemaker, Judi called upon their contacts at Stimson Lane and made several trips to U.C. Davis and the surrounding wine country. It didn’t take long for Mike and Judi to decide to try their hands at wine making. Winemaker Judi Martin-Scott is particularly well-suited for this adventure. With a degree in Bacteriology and Public Health from WSU and Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California, and a professional career in hospital laboratory processes and management, quality control, compliance and software, she brings a sense and reality of quality care to their endeavor.
Martin-Scott crushed a small amount of Cabernet (26 cases) and Syrah (73 cases) in the fall of 2000. Their present intent is to explore wine making on a small scale with sales through their own wine tasting room and a modest amount through local retailers.
Their home, orchard and vineyard are perched above the Columbia River near East Wenatchee and Pangborn Airport. They have planted varietal winegrapes, (Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, and Syrah). While still immature, this site, with deep sandy to gravelly soils and moderate to very steep slopes and southern exposures, appears to have great potential for wine grape production.
Their goal is simple: to remain small and unique with an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality wines possible. We think you’ll agree with each sip of Martin-Scott wine that they’ve met this goal.
